Any LTL hands here??

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by jakebrake12, Jun 14, 2009.

  1. Freebird135

    Freebird135 Road Train Member

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    i plan to stick it out.....

    there actually is one guy on the city driver seniority list who is only 21.....he worked there for a few years, then his dad (longtime overnite driver, 25 years in now) basically trained him on how to drive a truck.....they used the company equipment for free so he basically got free CDL training

    i just dont know if i want to go to the city or go road.....i like the idea of getting paid by the hour....you have to be 23 to bid road by the way so ill make my decision around that time

    but also road drivers get paid the city driver pay for all pre trips and dock work....plus if they are stuck in traffic with the wheels not rolling for more then 15 minutes
     
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  3. walleye

    walleye Road Train Member

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    Thanks,....I moved to the top of the board when I started,....I am the only driver in my "zone",......Life should be good,.......And I really like it here!!
     
  4. _ton bundle

    _ton bundle Road Train Member

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    My wife has worked for UPS (parcel) for 15 years and she has always been treated incredibly well. They are a demanding employer, but they pay well for it.

    Every time she has thought about leaving, I don't say anything and just let her go interview. It doesn't take more than one or two interviews and she remembers how good she has it.

    They are a top notch company in any industry, not just freight.
     
  5. luvtheroad

    luvtheroad Road Train Member

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    wondered how long it would take an ltl person like you to post on here lol
     
  6. _ton bundle

    _ton bundle Road Train Member

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    Now you know why I'm always 2-3 days later on my posts than everyone else on here! :biggrin_255: You can't take the breed out of the dog!!
     
  7. luvtheroad

    luvtheroad Road Train Member

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    knowing where you came from its a miracle you aren't still at the break bulk lol now me on the other hand, coming from carriers who provided excellent service... :biggrin_25525:
     
  8. jakebrake12

    jakebrake12 Road Train Member

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    From what I understand, UPSF gained a lot of business when they opened up the zones. That would be a nice gig - top dog from day one. I'm working on that - I must be somewhere around 70 out of 110 right now with plenty of new-hires on the way. I'm about 58-59 when it comes to lay-off or company seniority but I transferred a few years back and took the hit. Don't transfer unless it is a dovetail.

    How do you get your freight? Does a Milwaukee road driver run it up there or something??
     
  9. _ton bundle

    _ton bundle Road Train Member

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    Your airplane looks funny. :biggrin_25522:
     
  10. walleye

    walleye Road Train Member

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    Everything comes out of app,........

    Things have been going pretty good,.......
     
  11. luvtheroad

    luvtheroad Road Train Member

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    uh huh, you'll pay for that one.

    sorry guys for messing with your thread...
     
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