Any current info on Oakley Transport out of Lake Wales?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by aramil248, Jun 23, 2023.

  1. Blagoje

    Blagoje Medium Load Member

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    FWIW I started with a new company this past week and they gave me a 2018 Kenworth T680 with 667,000 miles on it. I was somewhat leery of this at first but after having driven this truck for a week I'm actually incredibly happy with it and I also had a discussion with the company's lead technician and he thoroughly explained all the details of the truck to me which left me quite satisfied and knowing how thoroughly it has been maintained. Everything works as expected and frankly I don't anticipate any major issues.
     
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  3. aramil248

    aramil248 Road Train Member

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    I wasn't really saying about year or milage of a truck. More that if it looks like a YRC truck for example. Then I don't really want to touch it. Doesn't need to be brand new and shining. Just doesn't need to look like a POS that shouldn't be oos
     
  4. aramil248

    aramil248 Road Train Member

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    Thought to note. I can't even apply to Estes. Because they require proof of school. I was homeschooled. Not even a GED. Because most companies don't care. But looks like that one does. I honestly don't want to deal with doubles anyway. I can't even remember if your required to do a road test to get that endorsement in Maine anyway.

    Thought to edit this. Oakley offered me otr at .63cpm based on 4 years. I do technically have 5. But that's if they can get Werner and Shaffer to give info. Currently waiting on the state to cash my check and setup exam for hazmat.
     
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  5. dave01282000

    dave01282000 Medium Load Member

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    I'm in Maine. It's just a written test like tanker.
     
  6. KaoMinerva

    KaoMinerva Transcendent God

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    Why go for .63 when you can START at .73? Estes never asked for my diploma or any of that. I have a valid CDL with the endorsements... That's enough.

    I'm also in a T680 sleeper right now lol. Has 929K miles on it, does 72 on cruise, and rolls like a champ.
     
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  7. aramil248

    aramil248 Road Train Member

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    It straight up requires to put something under schooling Screenshot_20230702_030525_Chrome.jpg
     
  8. KaoMinerva

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    Put on there you didn't complete it. At the interview they didn't give a crap. I literally don't even remember that section so excuse me on that one. I been at Estes since 2017.
     
  9. aramil248

    aramil248 Road Train Member

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    Thing is. There isn't a no option. Like I maybe can attempt to think of last public school I was at. But that was just over 15 years ago and I don't remember the name
     
  10. aramil248

    aramil248 Road Train Member

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    So I just put it through indeed. But if they still want one on their site. Then oh well not going to bother with you.
    Honestly probably still going to Oakley once get hazmat. I want to learn/do tankers. Also that .63 I mentioned. That's just base. If it's a hazmat load for example. Then will be .68.
     
  11. Blagoje

    Blagoje Medium Load Member

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    I'm not suggesting it's any better but I know that Quality Carriers would offer you a similar deal if you would be interested in working with them. Biggest difference is that they are not food grade and they drive Freightliners instead of Volvo.
     
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