Looking for a new company

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by The Short One, Oct 13, 2017.

  1. The Short One

    The Short One Bobtail Member

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    I'm currently working for a big company that has a flatbed division dedicated to one shipper. Of course, most flatbedders I've encountered don't call what I do as true flatbed work. I drive with a conestoga. My dispatcher always keeps me away from the loads that need tarped as I'm the only woman and the shortest one on the team.

    I digress. I'm curious about other companies that are out there. Have any of you heard good things or anything I shouldn't touch with a 10ft pole?? I was looking at P&S Trans until I found some very negative reviews. While I understand some people might be bitter, but most I read were about the trucks breaking down a lot. No thanks. My truck - knock on wood - hasn't had any major issues since I've had it.

    At the moment I get .42 cpm, $30 drop pay, and run at least 3200 miles a week (depending on the shipper). Should I stick with what I've got or look for greener pastures??
     
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  3. The Short One

    The Short One Bobtail Member

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    Sorry if I posted this in the wrong place :/
     
  4. Chinatown

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    UPS Freight is offering an industry leading compensation and benefit program with top rate mileage earning $.7042 per mile. UPS Freight has a fully funded pension plan paid for by the company and industry leading healthcare packages for full time Road Drivers. Apply online for UPS Freight driving job.
     
  5. The Short One

    The Short One Bobtail Member

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    UPS doesn't do flatbed though.
     
  6. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    They used to have a flatbed terminal in Nashville. Maybe they don't anymore.
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    www.daseke.com has some decent flatbed companies with fancy trucks; APU and refrigerators, etc.
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    Bulldog Hiway Express is a Daseke company flatbed carrier; $.56 cpm
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  7. cke

    cke Road Train Member

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    UPS DOES do flatbed. I see them every once in a while
     
  8. The Short One

    The Short One Bobtail Member

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    Guess I've just always seen the dry vans.
     
  9. Jumbo

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    I am not positive if the UPS flatbed drivers are Teamsters, just like the guys driving the white Volvos that say UPS on them.
     
  10. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Really?

    That’s certainly a new one on me. I’ve never seen a UPS flatbed.
     
  11. Chinatown

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    I went to the terminal they had near Nashville and interviewed. They offered me a job, but I changed my mind and didn't take it.
     
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