Got laid off today

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Texas_hwy_287, Jan 8, 2019.

  1. Texas_hwy_287

    Texas_hwy_287 Road Train Member

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    Well I just got a call from Estes and the guy wants to hire me. I hope everything goes thru.
     
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  3. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Good deal. Don’t know about Houston, I deal with them quite a bit. Next Mon will be taking them some freight. Easy to deal with. I’d defiantly work for them. Most seem happy there
     
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    Coover Road Train Member

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    Wow, holy crap. Guy sure is asking a lot, but paying only half of what qualifications justify.

    About par for the course
     
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  5. Fuelinmyveins

    Fuelinmyveins Medium Load Member

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    Can't go wrong with the big E. Is it city or linehaul? Usually Estes linehaul drivers stay at the hootel for their 10 hours off. Just so you know
     
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  6. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    You gotta love it!!! Guy gets laid off, only worries for a day. Gets a job similar to same. That’s what made Me decide to drive. Watched my Dad do that back in 1980 while everyone else couldn’t find a Job. He pulled doubles for Trans- Con. AKA Trash Can Lol
     
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  7. Texas_hwy_287

    Texas_hwy_287 Road Train Member

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    The position I got offered with Estes is city p&d
     
  8. Texas_hwy_287

    Texas_hwy_287 Road Train Member

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    Got an email from FedEx today, it says they are interested and someone from fedex will call me on the next 1 or 2 business days.
     
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  10. Texas_hwy_287

    Texas_hwy_287 Road Train Member

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    @Fuelinmyveins I have an interview tomorrow to meet up with the terminal manager at Estes. @KaoMinerva how long is the process once you meet with the terminal manager. I hope everything goes thru fine so I can star working.
     
  11. KaoMinerva

    KaoMinerva Transcendent God

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    ehh p&d is a water of your time. I consider that slave wage, but it's better than nothing. Here's my question about OD. Since you were laid off, if you go back, does your seniority stay or does it reset? I'd recommend you go extra board with Estes. You're where I like to go... Texas. All the money is in Texas.

    WE ARE VERY LIGHT WITH FREIGHT RIGHT NOW THO
     
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