Local Driving Options out of Central Florida

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Kstrong86, Sep 6, 2018.

  1. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Quality Carriers, like most tanker companies, is not run as a big national company. Each terminal manager is like a king of his kingdom. So if your terminal manger is good and fair they are good to work for. Some terminals are not run as well. I'm lucky my TM is great, and I only haul dedicated for 1 customer. I get a weekly guaranteed paycheck or more. Tanker customers treat you much better than dry van and reefer customers. Surge is nothing to worry about. You just make minor driving changes and you'll be safe.

    I don't work anywhere near FL. Your "mileage" may vary.
     
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  3. NoobiDriver

    NoobiDriver Light Load Member

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    I have 4 years experience now and I've been looking for something local(I live around fort myers, florida) and I'm starting to think the only way to get paid something decent in trucking and be local down here is in putting OTHER people in trucks(otr).
     
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  4. Kstrong86

    Kstrong86 Medium Load Member

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    Have you tried LTL companies. I live in Orlando and the LTL’s in my area are not hiring or I get turned down. They want LTL experience but I can’t afford to go work part time at YRC or something like that ya know. I know FXF is hiring in Fort Myers. You should give them a try.
     
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  5. NoobiDriver

    NoobiDriver Light Load Member

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    Thanks, I'll look into them.
     
  6. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    Central Florida? Local?
    Whatever you do. Do not accept a position with BillyBob’s Alligator Eatery. Their drivers disappear.
     
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