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Colonial Freight Systems

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by fling-wing, Feb 22, 2011.

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  1. Aug 5, 2016 #32
    Trick40

    Trick40 Bobtail Member

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    Just finished their Monday thru Friday orientation. Not leasing my truck to any carrier that believes $1.10-$1..20 per mile is "good money". Honestly. Nice people, cheap paying loads. Recruiter painted a much better and higher paying scenario. What a waste of time.
     
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  2. Aug 5, 2016 #32
    Trick40

    Trick40 Bobtail Member

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    Trick40, Aug 5, 2016
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  3. Aug 5, 2016 #33
    Trick40

    Trick40 Bobtail Member

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    BTW: they will make you buy a workers comp policy there. The cost is 3% of ownr/op line haul rate per year. 150000
    X.03
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    $4500
    Per yr.
    The average owner op accident or illness policy costs about $1800-2000 yr.
    Not accepted by them.
     
    Trick40, Aug 5, 2016
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  4. Aug 5, 2016 #34
    Pepper24

    Pepper24 Road Train Member

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    Colonial was a good co.years ago before they started lease purchase s .And only ran true O/Os.They got greedy I guess when the kids toke over.
     
    Pepper24, Aug 5, 2016
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  5. Dec 22, 2016 #36
    kdcollings23

    kdcollings23 Bobtail Member

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    Any updates on your experience at colonial?
     
    kdcollings23, Dec 22, 2016
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  6. Dec 28, 2016 #36
    fling-wing

    fling-wing Bobtail Member

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    @kdcollings23

    I started this thread a long time ago but I did end up driving for Colonial. I was a company driver and not a lease to own driver for the but I think that now they only do lease to own and owner operator.

    I can tell you that while I was there they were the best company i ever worked for. Everyone knew me by name and treated me very very well. I don't know if that has changed though. I honestly didn't make as much as I have teaming for another company but they way they treated me is priceless.

    If you have any specific questions feel free to ask, I still know people that are driving for them now.
     
    fling-wing, Dec 28, 2016
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    Chinatown Thanks this.
  7. Mar 24, 2017 #37
    Mike Milholen

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    Does anyone have new information on colonial lease
     
    Mike Milholen, Mar 24, 2017
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  8. Sep 13, 2017 #38
    Sccwgrl72

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    Also wondering if their is any updates for Colonial?
     
    Sccwgrl72, Sep 13, 2017
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  9. Aug 29, 2019 #40
    Guest drover

    Guest drover Bobtail Member

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    I work here currently and if you read anything from these past post their completely right! Do not come here you will lose everything! This job is a scam plus they’re getting sued right now for underpaying their drivers! I actually caught them stealing money out my check once! PLEASE AVIOD THIS COMPANY AT ALL COST!!!’
     
    Guest drover, Aug 29, 2019
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