McElroy Truck Lines - Cuba, Al.

Wow! I didn't know that could bar me from a job by then. I guess I assumed if I didn't have something better that I'd have to leave it at their pleasant hill NC terminal and drive the 2 hours to my home.

I can see the mall from outside my front door. As of right now I see 2 trucks parked in the back of the lot. I wonder if they have an agreement or are just sleeping inside hoping for the best...

Well I guess they may have morning deliveries there as well.

Dang this may be a problem.

 

thanks fnlou, this info is really key. My oreintation is supposed to be the 26th. Diane told me last week that I would be receiving my e-mail around the 19th, haven't seen it yet. Was the offices open or closed today being it was MLK Day?

 

pharm, wats up man? didn't you say that you were supposed to be going to oreintation the 2nd of feb?

 

Same boat as you, man. Sitting here reading your post all paralyzed about it lol...

Man you still don't know a week before ship-off. The anxiety is killing me!

I had asked Wendy if sending chocolates might "help the process along". She laughed and said she liked fruit better... I think it might be time to find an online shipper lol...

 

Im starting to look into some more options myself. If I don't hear something Tuesday I will consider looking into someone else even though I don't want to. It just seems to me that someone would let someone know something. I came out of driving school November 14th and am chomping at the bit to get out there and start driving.

 

Ouch! You've been out 6 weeks longer than I have waiting. I have a backup pre-hire that I've asked to put orientation back a month so I could wait for an answer on this one.

Heck, by Feb, Maverick may start hiring again. That would be awesome. You should call tomorrow though, you're getting close to needing a refresher for a lot of these companies.

 

pharm, wats up man? received my orders today from McElroy to be in Roanoke Rapids this Sunday afternoon at 6:30 pm. Monday morning I will be in class at 7:00 am sharpe. Talked to diane several days ago and she said that a refresher wasn't needed, she said I would be alright as long as I didn't go down there and knock a building down or something drastic. I have been going down to the School about every other weekend and driving around the course. I will keep in touch. Peace...

 

Anyone have any thoughts or comments about the McElroy terminal in South Pittsburg, TN? Specifically terminal manager (Barry Lawhorne) the dispatchers and other loads besides USG in Bridgeport (almost 8 months with Coastal so been there done that... no big deal)? Also anyone have any idea if they have short haul runs like Coastal? Been slightly burned by Coastal and went with a local outfit but now due to pending layoffs I may have to drive down that road again. So right now the only options I am considering are Mcelroy and Sunbelt since i live 5 minutes from the terminals. So feel free to chime in with any info good or bad about them.

 

Hello Ninjavanish,

I've only been to that particular terminal once, but from my limited experience, I found Barry to be a very accessible and cool guy. He seemed more like "one of the guys" than a "boss". The shop guys are also very laid back and cool. While I was there I talked with 4 or 5 drivers who are based out of that terminal and while things are slow for them (as with anyone), they seemed fairly content. Sorry I can't provide more info than that, but I'm based out of Pleasant Hill, NC.

Best Wishes!

 

Hey Ninjavanish I talked to a driver with McElroy the other day at a company we were delivering to. He has been with the company for nine years and said it was a good job. Although any company has its up's and down's I have noticed that every weekend that a Mcelroy truck is in a drivers driveway. Ever weekend without fail. It seems to me that it would be a good job. Also Sunbelt out of S.Pittsburg runs alot of Atlanta,Ga. So be ready for that. Hope the job hunt goes well and good luck.