R&L or Dayton Freight?

I knew I'd draw the ire of at least one city guy....

 

i wouldn’t do that, either. the only thing that sucks about linehaul is night shift. it’s a trade well worth making for linehaul, though. given a choice, ill retire from pitt. it sounds like dayton has very similar business practices so i imagine you’ll enjoy it there just as much as i do here.

i think top pay there only takes 2 years to achieve, whereas it’s 3 years here. truth be told i’m doing all right in that regard and i won’t be on top pay until the end of this month.

 

You ARE speaking to the wrong ones.....

 

I know a couple FTW drivers I can ask. We have a similar situation in Columbus where Toledo open drivers can sit sometimes, but if you're comfortable on a forklift you can do just fine up there. And it won't be all the time. Some drivers will even do yard moves there to pass the time. There are also guys in Dayton who will push a broom or empty trashcans on the dock to keep making money while they wait. And the two I know of (myself included) don't need the extra money, they just like staying busy.

I don't know what FTW's other set bids are like, but I love my job. Others have mentioned the atmosphere and such. The entire compensation package, getting vacation time immediately, not messing with pups, etc. I'm highly biased toward Dayton, but I don't know enough about how R&L does things. Anyway, it's a great job. I'll retire here if they let me. Good luck!

 

Are you serious? Dayton without question dude. I heard you come in with 2 weeks vacation off the bat. Can't get no better than that.

 

you made the right choice. having run Toledo open out of Columbus, I can say the stories senior guys have said about the sitting in Toledo, doesnt happen all that often anymore
At least not for Columbus guys.

 

he will come January. For now it would be 1 pto day and a couple days vacation available. I think.

 

Im at dayton too, thanks to Bob! been here almost 2 years in the city and love it! Best culture around! @mickeyrat Bob can tell you who I am one night, youve probably seen me.

I think we pay much better than R&L when it comes to linehaul. From what Ive heard, night dispatch treats you pretty good too throughout the night. You will get 2 weeks vacation come january 1st. Which I think is pretty cool! Welcome aboard! I can answer any questions if you have any, but since youre going to transportation youre probably better off asking @Bob Dobalina or @mickeyrat since Im a city guy.