Passed TMC's 3-week CDL orient, today I head out for OTR training

Hey @Farva I'm in Houston finishing up my cdl classes. TMC has already called me wanting me to do an app. I'm definitely interested. I just wanted your opinion or anyone else's for that matter. I see your a runner. While I dont mind staying out 1 or 2 weekends a month I know I wont do it every weekend... kids, the old lady, dog you know the usual. But wanted to know:

1. Can I get good freight coming out of Texas to start my week off right while not being limited to only texas?

2. Working this kind of schedule i mentioned trying to maximize park up time, points etc what can I realistically expect to take home? 1000? 900? (mpg might be my only downfall because i will idle in heat 100%.)

3. Any particular areas I can request to be or work from my FM to maximize pay per load or freight?

Thanks. Enjoyed the read. Keep up the good work.

 

Well looks like I got done thinking to do. TMC definitely still in the running. I like what I've seen so far. Hopefully pulling two stay outside a month will put me in their good graces for good paying loads. Would hope coming out if Houston I can hert some decent loads but we'll see. Thanks.

 

I have no knowledge of TMC beyond what I read here and see on the roads. They seem like a good place to start

 

Yeah that's the impression I get. Submitted my app today. We will see what happens. I feel pretty confident it will turn out to be a good place to start.

 

I've looked at them and liked what they had to offer. Looks like they are only cpm pay from what I gather. I am somewhat on the tmc "bandwagon" right now. But may submit an app to them as well just as a second choice.

 

Well I sent my app in so fast so good my recruiter told me. Only thing they need it's a copy if an accident report from earlier this year, 1st one in 5 years. But a driver ran a light and i avoided him but hit a curb and the corner of a wall. Didn't hit any other vehicles or people but the driver ran off. I was not ticketed so I'm going that won't count against me getting hired on.