Any good reefer companies with guaranteed weekly pay?

kllm regionals and some dedicated accts have the minimum guarantees; trucks are freightliner, kw, and a few peters.

 

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And they have Kenworth T680's!

 

I talked to a driver that had been with Marten about 11 years. He said he's not going anywhere until he retires.

 

You’ve only been driving 3mos and you’re basing a future career decision on that short of time? You don’t have near enough time in trucking or with your current employer to make a solid decision. You’re going to have to do a year with them or you’ll be setting yourself up for employment problems, down the road. Just relax.

I started hauling car parts, about the same time you started driving. I’ve been in this industry, since ‘90. I’ve had some rough patches with this segment of trucking and with my employer. However, things have smoothed out. I questioned what I was doing a few times, but, wasn’t about to quit. I went to the mgmt and ownership for a couple pep talks. Not only did that result in immediate operational changes, but, helped my morale and long-term outlook with them. Trucking isn’t perfect and takes time to iron itself out. Then, you have to be astute enough to look at the overall picture; not at specific events.

I think, you’re placing too much emphasis on the guaranteed pay. You’re passing on a LOT of other opportunities. I once worked for a company who offered it. I quickly realized they needed the guaranteed pay to keep drivers, because the company sucked. And, if you’re working for a company who have you sitting, you’re sitting because they suck. Their guaranteed pay shouldn’t be the reason to drive for them. Their minimum will end up being what you earn, most weeks. Don’t set yourself up for that situation. There are too many other opportunities to work for better companies, where you can earn more money.

IIRC, Marten has a drop lot in Rochelle, IL. It’s a bit of a drive to use their drop lot as a home base, if my memory is correct. I definitely considered driving for them.

Dot Foods is your best reefer opportunity. I drove for them. They were fantastic to me. I fell ill for a few years, otherwise, I would’ve retired with them.

Have a look at Nu-Way and Williams Dedicated, in Bloomington-Normal. Both have opportunities that provide a stable income. G&D Integrated, in Morton, might be another one. All three of those would be local to you, so you wouldn’t have to deal with truck parking. Red Classic is another dedicated carrier, but, I’m not sure if you are within their hiring area.

 

Dot Food that @ducnut mentioned is an excellent choice for reefer drivers.
www.drivefordot.com
Four Illinois locations:
Chicago
251 Central Ave.
University Park, IL 60484~
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Granite City
3459 Petroff Plaza
Granite City, IL 62040
Home DC: Mt. Sterling, IL
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Rochelle
8834 S Illinois Rt 251
Rochelle, IL 61068
Home DC: Chicago, IL
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Mt. Sterling
1 Dot Way
Mt. Sterling, IL 62353

 

Dot Foods hires new cdl school grads, so you're qualified now.

 

You’re driving a lot nicer stuff, now. And, I’m glad you got out of your previous situation.