Am I asking for too much?

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  1. Rollin and Trollin

    Rollin and Trollin Bobtail Member

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    First off, if this is the wrong thread for this, my sincerest apologies, and if a mod could move it, that would be great.

    Ok, down to brass tax. I'm looking for a DFW-area based trucking company (or one with a terminal in the area) to drive for. But I have a small laundry list of preferences and requirements that need to be met. I have 2 years experience, and a squeaky clean record. I know what I need to make work as comfy and productive as possible, so here's my "list of demands".

    Someone please tell me if this is asking too much.

    Requirements.
    1. I prefer to stay out 4-6 weeks at a time, and take 4-6 days off during home time. Company must be able to accommodate this.
    2. No inward facing dash cam of any kind. I don't like having crap stuck to my windshield to begin with, but I can handle an outward facing cam. I refuse to have my privacy invaded though.
    3. Trucks governed at 65mph or above.
    4. This kinda goes against #3, but no fuel consumption "nannies" or pestering about mpg's from dispatch. I don't have the personality to handle constant nagging. That's why I'm divorced.
    5. No overspeed bells, buzzers, nagging from dispatch, etc. If I'm going downhill and have another big hill to climb I want all the momentum I can get.
    6. Either APU's or no nagging about idle time using the built in optimized idle doodads equipped on the truck. I either cant sleep at all, or get pee-pee poor quality sleep if I am hot. I'm a bigger guy, and I sweat easy. If I'm sweaty, I can't sleep.
    7. Trucks need to either be equipped with an inverter and a fridge by the company, or allow my wallet to install them. Can't eat Subway and Carl's Jr all the bloody time. Gotta be able to cook.
    8. Paid weekly.
    9. $.40+ cpm
    10. A dispatch that leaves you alone, lets you do your job, and doesn't ask you 7 times a day what your ETA is or any other continuous nagging.
    11. Dry or reefer freight.
    12. New(ish) Freightliners. (Personal preference)


    That's all I can remember for now.
    Now that I see it typed out...maybe I *am* asking too much in my search for the "perfect" trucking company for me. Lol
     
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  3. MYPY Transportation

    MYPY Transportation Light Load Member

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    How many miles can you drive per week? We don't have a terminal at DFW area, but we can find a parking there.2290
     
  4. jfar28139

    jfar28139 Light Load Member

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    Your requirements don't seem out of line to us but we don't have a terminal in DFW. We would meet everything but the speed warnings. If you are consistently speeding, you will get warned by safety. Surely, someone can meet the requirements.

     
  5. the white knight

    the white knight Medium Load Member

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    Easy demands!!! You could even raise the bar on your CPM. You should look at my posting. haha, I'll get it. I got .47 today and turned it down. .45 yesterday but I want .50! I'll get it. Small companies will pay for quality. Remember that.
     
  6. MYPY Transportation

    MYPY Transportation Light Load Member

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    We can pay 50c/mile for good drivers, 2290

    My mistake "2290" I mean 1099 :)))
     
  7. the white knight

    the white knight Medium Load Member

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  8. MYPY Transportation

    MYPY Transportation Light Load Member

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  9. bigblue101

    bigblue101 Bobtail Member

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    We have a yard in Fort Worth, and I can handle your needs listed. I won't ever steer you wrong, what I say I can do, I'll do. Give me a call so we can talk further. James @ 765-969-4986
     
  10. Scottyboy

    Scottyboy Light Load Member

    Heck no-your not asking to much.It's nice to see you have priorities-2 yrs n squeaky clean cdl-right on driver.
    Dont short change yourself,
    # 9-----------.50 cpm.
    # 13----------no 2290.
    If you dont have much luck-get ya a freightshaker from lone mountain n go on your own.Being divorced is a good first step.Good luck.
     
  11. vegaskid

    vegaskid Light Load Member

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    Hey so what company do you have in Indiana I might be interested in driving for you can give me that
     
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