Are small companies worth it?

Insurance costs are out the roof. It is ridiculous the premiums some companies are charging.

 

Its all good, we have Obamacare!

 

To me the smaller companies have both good and bad and as with trucking its all in what you make of now in my case the bad out weighed the good first no communication, you break down after 5 or on the weekend thats it drivers who just drop trailers without saying anything then u pick it up and after the pre trip u find out its no good. May 18 was my last day and im happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! stay safe drivers

 

Yep, we don't have to worry about insurance any more.

 

I really think it is hit or miss just like the larger companies. Some are good and some are bad. If you ask me if they have more than one truck they are a bunch of dirty buggers. It all just depends what kind of dirt you can put up with.

 

I worked for a medium sized carrier 360 power units and they would give me loads and they knew I didn't have the hours to run them but still dispatched me on them. I worked for a small company 30 power units and they knew I didn't have the hours at the end of the week to work a 6th day but still tried to dispatch. Like I said it is all hit or miss. Both of said companys good people, they just put the customer needs above the drivers. Can't say I blame them though. If the company can't get the job done the customer will find some one who will.

 

There are Some niches in this industry where drivers run illegal because they have to, they don't have much of a choice, it's not for more money or to look cool.. If you don't beleive that then you are naive and fooling yourself...

 

I'm sure hoping small companies are better!!! Getting ready to leave a 2nd rate, training, mega-carrier, and really hoping I'm doing the right thing. If it turns out to be a mistake....well, put up with this company almost 3 years and am sure I can do at least a year, no matter where I go.