Running With Shipex

Yes it is. We do a lot of west to east or midwest and back. Especially on 80

 

Okay here's a little rant! Just something to be aware of about ShipEX. They seem to have an ongoing problem communicating with the drivers properly. Some drivers have complained about being talked down too and disrespected. I have not experienced that much but kinda see it in the tone of a few here and there. New drivers that are not aware get frustrated early on because they are not aware of the systems and they don't know who to trust. All in all the main focus of the company is to treat the drivers well but that gets broken down once they start getting dispatch and the driver can't seem to get answers to any problems they may have. They do have a drivers board and you can reach out to them because they have experience dealing with ShipEX management so it would be wise if you do. Or find someone that already works here and make a friend or 2 to help you in the beginning.

 

Delivered in Buffalo NY and now on a short run to Indian. They set me up perfectly on this one because im low on hours and I have good amount of time to get this done. I'll be running off recaps but have 10 hrs a day coming back to me over the next few days.
First things first tho, gotta get me some breakfast and a shower. Then.. truck on!

 

After Indiana, they loaded me up and sent me to St Cloud MN. Then from St. Paul MN to Dallas TX.
Fortunately I just missed the Snow in MN. Whew!
However when i got to Texas my next load to Shasta lake Ca was not lining up, dispatch couldn't get ahold of the customer to find out why my load that was suppose to be there was not there??.
Anyways..Ended up sitting most of Friday all day Sat and Sunday on Thanksgiving weekend. Sunday the lead dispatch called me and ended up giving me a new load to Applevalley. So .. was gonna take home a little later but decided to just take it now. Taking a break for 4 days and then back at it!

 

It's weird because I never had anyone tell me to use up my hours. Normally i do anyway because the loads work out that way . Maybe this is something that they are doing to the new hires. ?? My experience is i just run 600 or more when i can, pickup and deliver my loads on time. Currently im under a load that has a lot time on it. I picked it up in Georgia last night. Granted, the appt was at midnight but it won't deliver in Ohio until Monday morning. I drove little over 100 miles today just to get in a better position and get back on day shift. I don't typically drive night shift either. 34hr reset could be done, but then i would still be on night shift. I will drive 400 miles tomorrow get to the customer and chill. Guaranteed, no one will say a word to me about it. JS