Big G Express or JS Helwig

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  1. roadhammer123

    roadhammer123 Medium Load Member

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    hows the equipment what are they running Karla said i most likely get mack or KW
     
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  3. 8thnote

    8thnote Road Train Member

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    They run mostly KW (660s and 680s) and Volvo. There are a handful of Macks (maybe 10 in the whole fleet). All will be less than 4 yrs old. They trade em in at 500k. The shop does a good job keeping them well maintained and anything that needs fixed gets immediate attention. The shop at the 840 terminal is 24 hrs.
     
  4. roadhammer123

    roadhammer123 Medium Load Member

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    nice the main term is in Shelbyville TN right near Murfreesboro whats some of there customers must get alot from around mid TN.
     
  5. 8thnote

    8thnote Road Train Member

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    Jack Daniels in Lynchburg is a big one. Goodman air conditioner factory in Fayetteville TN. Vijon, which makes soap and shampoo and the like has a warehouse right next to the 840 terminal in Mt. Juliet (that's the main terminal. Corporate HQ is in Shelbyville). Bridgestone/Toyo tires in Lebanon TN. Nutro Dog Food in Lebanon. We also haul a lot for JDs parent company, Brown-Foreman Bevarage, out of the Louisville KY area. Various RockTenn paper mills around the southeast. We haul glass bottles out of Zanesville OH to Lynchburg quite often too.
     
  6. roadhammer123

    roadhammer123 Medium Load Member

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    I've been surfing the web and this site the last 4-5 weeks looking for companies and getting info from experienced drivers. I have been with a small mom and pop 15 truck operation for the last three years and now he is closing after 32 yrs been driving since 07 .. I narrowed it down to these two companies I have hauled both before refer and dry van so i know each entails Im looking for anyone who drives for or has driven for these companies basic info how were they miles average legnth of haul pay treatment of drivers equipment EX. Guys i know Helwig was sold to Trans Am but he now owns it out right again not the same company as the one bought by trans so please stick to the thread just looking for good and bad info thanks drivers and be safe on your travels
     
  7. WILL.I.AM

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    Well my fellow drivers, so far I've been here a month. That's puts me at 13000 mls. If u like to run, meaning, if u know how to run u r logs. Now, if u take a 34 or u Don't like dry at night, well there's a problem. I like this company, totally different from others. The entire staff are nice and friendly and helpful. As for home time there is no problem as long as u request at least 14 days in advance, unless is an emergency. Now, they will not hesitate getting u home. If 4 some reason isn't possible, they'll buy u that time. I'm netting $1000 weekly. I've been trucking 4 16+ years and reefer is the best. You have 2 worlds. Cold and dry. The most I've waited to be loaded or unloaded has been 2 hrs. Just once I waited 10, and got paid for it. Shippers and receivers are friendly and you'll b dealing with them every week. Very respectful with u r time. In the end, I consider this place my second home. Ohh, by the way, no west coast loads. You'll go as far as Denver or NM. I do not regret my decision coming here. Tom, leslie, Shawn and ashley, thanks 4 u r support and to Mr. Helwig. Thank you all 4 the o port unity to be part of this company.
     
  8. WILL.I.AM

    WILL.I.AM Bobtail Member

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    Most I've hauled is cargill, Tyson and Ken ' foods.
     
  9. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    Looks like both have at least 1 happy driver.
     
  10. WILL.I.AM

    WILL.I.AM Bobtail Member

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    Hi there neighbor!
     
  11. 5speed

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    I put in an app in for Helwig two weeks ago... still haven't heard anything. I guess I didn't make the cut
     
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