1 year review of Loves Fuel Hauling

Discussion in 'Hazmat Trucking Forum' started by Whiteout out West, Aug 28, 2025.

  1. Whiteout out West

    Whiteout out West Light Load Member

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    Havent seen any recent posts about Gemini Motor Transport so I figured I'd give some fresh input after being here a year. Its a very similar working experience to Pilot but with much better pay, raises, and benefits.

    The Good:
    -Hourly pay (varies by region but Im at $36) with overtime (1.5x) after 40 hrs, I've grossed $133k since starting, only averaged 57 hours per week over 50 weeks, only 3 full 70 hour weeks. I took 2 full weeks off this year, home every day.

    -guaranteed yearly raises, currently at 1.5%, ill be jumping to $36.54.
    - great benefits, we're paid every monday, 2 weeks paid vacation, plus 4 paid personal days per year AND paid sick leave that a acrrues weekly

    -401k w/ 5% dollar for dollar match, family Health Insurance/vision/dental is reasonable,
    HSA- company gives you $1100/year
    - no micromanaging IF you do your job and show up on time, I rarely talk to my supervisor or manager

    -very easy job IF you pay attention, plenty of room to move around, etc.
    -you usually can work up to your 70 if you want the extra $$$, normally I'm around 57 hours per week
    -$200/month safety bonus
    -$15k+ bonuses after every 5 years

    The Bad:
    -Dispatch is hit or miss on giving you a full 12 hour nights consistently but if you ask for extra loads or different sourcing 90% of the time they'll oblige. Most of the time you'll get 10+hour nights.

    -Night shift: im the low man on the totem pole but ill get to days eventually.

    -If I really had to nitpick, these freightliners dont ride super well compared to KWs I had at pilot but they get the job done and are generally reliable.

    Overall Rating: 9/10
    I can easily see myself retiring here in the next 20-25 years. Here's to hoping that doesnt change!
     
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    201 Road Train Member

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    Great to hear, and supplying Loves, is job security well into the future. Loves is by far the best for travelers. On a recent trip, Loves on one side, Pilot on the other. The Loves parking lot and pumps were FULL, the Pilot was empty. Most fuel haulers prefer the night shift, I certainly would. Dealing with those full parking lots at noon isn't for the weak. You know what makes Loves good? The employees. They get paid enough, and actually help you. Pilot, not so much. You can just tell who values their employees. Good luck.
     
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