Any recomendations for NJ - Limited Exp

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by frolicfree, Aug 27, 2015.

  1. frolicfree

    frolicfree Bobtail Member

    9
    2
    Aug 27, 2015
    NJ
    0
    Trying to weigh some options out, since I'm currently on the verge of starvation with my carrier.

    Desires:
    - Home at least "weekends" (even if that equates to doing a 34) but more is better.
    -More miles / better paychecks
    -No overnight/linehaul type work - I'm not comfortable doing exclusively overnight driving.
    -I'm based in southern NJ. My weekly commute is about 65miles each way. I would like to keep it around or under that if possible...
    -Currently only have 4 months exp. and am 21years old.

    I've only driven dry van, but I'm intrigued by curtainside. No real interest in outright flatbedding, and definitely don't want to do doubles/triples. And know absolutely nothing about tanker work.

    Here's my situation:

    I earned my CDL through company-sponsored training in April. I've been driving Northeast Regional with them since. They aren't a bad company, but my miles aren't anywhere near what they could and should be...I'm averaging around 1400-1600 miles a week at this point. It's pathetic. I'm getting assigned loads that should be giving me more miles, only to be told "Actually, relay that over to ___" effectively chopping the load in half.

    I also happen to have a contract that is based on miles ran not time employed. I estimated it would take me a year and quarter - a year and a half to be out of it. As it stands now, it won't be until sometime into 2017 that I'm free and clear.

    The only thing I don't particularly mind is the fact that I do get home weekends - sometimes home Friday night and out Monday morning, but usually for somewhere between 34-48 hours.

    I would like to stick things out with my carrier for as long as possible and gain as much experience as I can, but it's looking progressively worse. I don't want to jump ship, especially not when I'd owe them money, but with the way my checks have been trending, I'm not sure how much longer I can afford to stay if I have other options.

    Can anyone make any recommendations to me?
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. rookiedoorbumper

    rookiedoorbumper Light Load Member

    72
    8
    Aug 27, 2015
    NJ
    0
    with being in south jersey your options are going to be somewhat limited. north jersey has far more options but your dealing with commute. i run similar miles and get paid by the load instead of miles and make about 1k a week.if a company is paying you per mile to run regional you are getting screwed. the only thing i can recommend is to talk to jersey drivers when picking up and dropping freight.
     
  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

    74,828
    170,552
    Aug 28, 2011
    Henderson, NV & Orient
    0
    Do you have tanker/hazmat endorsements? If so, then that's the way to go. Schneider Bulk hires at 21 yrs. old.
    You're limited by being only 21 yrs. old and want weekends at home plus a good paycheck. Look at food service jobs and and also some coast to coast outfits where at least you'll get some miles. If you're stuck in the Northeast running for a mega carrier, odds are you won't make big paychecks.
    Sygma Network
    Gordon Food Service
    J&R Schugel
    Melton Truck Lines
    Earl Henderson Trucking-has a guaranteed minimum weekly pay of $798.00 and you can make much more. At least with a guaranteed minimum you have something consistant to budget with.
     
    frolicfree Thanks this.
  5. TruckerPatrick86

    TruckerPatrick86 Medium Load Member

    601
    217
    Dec 12, 2012
    Central Florida
    0
    That's not good to read. I'm originally from South Jersey and I have thought about moving back at some point.
     
  6. rookiedoorbumper

    rookiedoorbumper Light Load Member

    72
    8
    Aug 27, 2015
    NJ
    0
    i was born and raised in toms river only been in north jersey for the last 4 years. im sure there are jobs in sj i know there is a huge industrial park in the cranbury area now that has companies looking for drivers.
     
    DesiTrucker Thanks this.
  7. DesiTrucker

    DesiTrucker Light Load Member

    260
    67
    Apr 11, 2013
    Nj
    0
    I deliver in Dayton/cranbury/Monroe quite a bit. As matter of fact I am here at wakefern now I'm Dayton. Lol
    Try Argix logistics. There are more but cannot think on top of my head
     
    frolicfree Thanks this.
  8. rookiedoorbumper

    rookiedoorbumper Light Load Member

    72
    8
    Aug 27, 2015
    NJ
    0
    Yup back to petco in Cranbury tomorrow
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.