Con Way Truckload

Yeah, I just applied recently myself. I have been talking to some of their drivers and they like them. I applied to all the companies with military oriented programs(Roehl, TMC, Werner & Conway), and they seem to be the best right now. It is a good program. Almost an extra thousand a month on top of your regular pay. It almost makes dodging IED's in downtown Baghdad worth it. Good luck Blue streak.

 

well everyone, good morning

been busy couple days. passed the permt tests w/ flying colors, got DOT physical. spent yesterday getting copyof birth certificate. for those that dont know you gotta have a certified copy of birth certificate, dot physical & exam results from highway patrol to get your hard copy permit.In Missouri the birth certicate can been picked up at your local health clinic, but call first not all of them have the equipment to issue them. saves alot of driving around. I went to Hermann first their machine was down so then off to Jefferson City. All done now. Headingto Crowder Monday morningto start school. as far as GI bill goes, i didn't qualify because to much time passed, plus MO doesnt off any state funding for military, but some states do, at least thats what they told me. but your right the xtra student funding would have been appreciated. best of luck to all of you & be safe on the road.

 

See you in Joplin Jshepp. I have to go to Topeka today to get my birth certificate.

 

Hey Blue Streak what has been going on with you? Any new updates?

 

Hey KM, took my driving test on Wednesday, Graduated Friday and ready to go to orentation in Joplin on Monday. Had a small problem with my backing on the test (the alley dock) but I made it and all is well. Went to pick up my birth certificate today and got my CDL from DMV. How are things going with you?

 

Hey congrats man!!!!! That is good and you should do fine at orientation. I am doing just great. Tomorrow is my last day at my crappy retail job and I will be in Drumright, Ok before I know it. Im pretty pumped that is for sure. I will try to keep everyone up to date through school. Funny thing I have been practicing double shifting in my standard truck at home. My buddy has a 32 foot sail boat on a trailor so I have been pulling that all around and backing it. Does not hurt to get some practive in I guess. Keep us up to date on your orientation. Good luck

 

That's great to hear man. I live fairly close to the school you attended, and plan to attend there later this year. They mentioned that Conway will pay half tuition if you sign on with them after completing the course.

I'm very pleased to you hear the instructors are professional, they know what they're teaching, and most of all, that you felt fully prepared upon graduation. Thanks for your post.

Andrew

 

Sorry so long getting back on this.

But yes, those were all policy when I worked there.

The tight delivery times, have probably gotten even tighter. Since they turned the trucks down to 65.

I still remain in contact with a few friends, and get to hear of "changes". But most of those changes have been minor.

 

Just finished reading through this entire thread. There's some great information here, I tell ya what. I've got a pretty good feeling about Con-Way now, after doing some additional research. There pay is much better than what I'd thought it was, for whatever reason.

Not to mention, they are much closer to me than the other two companies I've considered. Joplin is a mere two hours from me, and I live very close to their Sapulpa terminal. I think it's mainly an LTL terminal, but I see red CFI and ConWay TL trucks hooking up to loads there all the time.

Many thanks to all of you who have contributed and shared your experiences with the rest of us. This forum is an amazing tool, and I think we've yet to see the impact it may have on the industry.

Andrew

 

Well all, i made it to the Holiday Inn in Joplin and waiting to start tomorrow. Stopped at the Casino on the way down and won $300 so hope that is a sign of good things for this week. Good luck to all and see ya on the road.