Benifits of Transition

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by KingTrucker, Apr 2, 2013.

  1. KingTrucker

    KingTrucker Light Load Member

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    So, I am still fairly new to the industry, but I have done countless hours of researching on the internet before even obtaining my CDL. (Im not blind to the facts). Maybe... I guess what my concern/issue may be is whether or not the money is still there if you switch to a division that is "said" to be less lucrative than another. I work for a pretty noticable flatbed company, (based in Nashville), who runs alot in the northeast on the dry van side, and everywhere on the flatbed side. I have also heard though, that getting loads with multiple stops in the dry van division can be profitable as well,(As long as you're willing to run hard). Maybe some of you vets can way in on my curiousity. Especially if you know the company im referring to or you work for them. Thanks in advance... Be SAFE out there drivers!
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    ..........Misinformation.
     
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  4. KingTrucker

    KingTrucker Light Load Member

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    Well driver, I actually live in North Carolina. I was just wondering could it be lucrative to run dry van with multiple stops? Im only 26. And Im motivated to work hard and earn as much money as I can while im still kinda young. Im no stranger to hard work, so Im not even concerned with burning myself out. Just wanna know that the money is there. And you seem to be pretty knowledgable... Know of any small to mid major companies in the southeast that might hire out of North Carolina and have a decent cpm?
     
  5. critters

    critters <b>Late For Dinner</b>

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    flatbed can also lead to other opportunities with time like doing oversize which also pays good,maybe look around for a company that does a little more of those type of loads perhaps a smaller outfit.
     
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  6. KingTrucker

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    Well, Im no stranger to hardwork. However, I've none for a while that im not that fastest rabbit in the bunch. I actually started my trucking career doing flatbed. First opportunity was running teams with an O/O that lied about everything, so I learned a few things but I had to seperate myself from that situation for financial reasons. I am employed with a copmpany now, and I completed load securement training with high makrs from my instructors and high test scores. Its not a lack of knowledge, just speed. But I know how to manage a 14 clock, and run it hard behing the wheel. This is the reason I would like to find a company wo runs dry van in the southeast and pays well.
     
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  7. Chinatown

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    Check with Millis or Epes Transport; both dry van & have good reputations.

    Here's a small 21 truck fleet reefer company:
    Martin Enterprises of the Carolinas Inc.
     
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  8. critters

    critters <b>Late For Dinner</b>

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    having speed in flatbed is a bad thing,you cant hurry in this business,especially when doing oversize I aways take my time and double check everything as well as extreme securment.dont ever let anyone rush you thats when mistakes snd accidents happen
     
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  9. wilgus36

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    have you looked at melton truck lines?
     
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  10. GoneButNotForgotten

    GoneButNotForgotten Heavy Load Member

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    Not sure where in NC you live, but China is correct, particularly about Epes. Lots of information on this forum about them. The only negative I have heard about them is that they run a lot of I-95 northeast.
     
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  11. KingTrucker

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    I have. I like that company. But, I like BTC even more. You guys know anything in particular about them?
     
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