Which is why I left. When I originally started this thread many years ago it really was a great Company to work for. Now it's just another Sweat...
In October of 2007, I terminated my long relationship with Marten and the Trucking Industry. I sold the truck rather than look for another...
I retired from OTR trucking in October 2007, took over as manager for a small organization. Enough abuse from DOT, etc, was enough. The...
There is an Alternative to using I-17 out of Phoenix if you are going to pick up I-40 going East. Take I-10 to I-202 East to US87 North (Country...
Thunderdog: Quote:If your BOSS / employer tells you they want something done their way and not "your way" then you do it the boss's way or find...
Well, no longer a Marten Driver. I won't go into the various reasons I quit at this time. Marten is no unlike other large companies. They...
Keeping a 8 second gap between yourself and the vehicle in front of you works for me. Keep backing off if necessary. Check the brakes at least...
The ABSOLUTE worst shower is at the 49'r in Sacramento, CA. To qualify to get a shower you first must purchase 75 Gal. of fuel. This also...
He's right about "cleaning up" the incompetence of planning and Dispatchers. If you run illegal, it's your butt. If you don't then it's short...
I have been both an O/O and a Company Driver with Marten for 3 years. First as an O/O for 1 1/2 years until my 98 FLD died needing $25K worth of...