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Con-Way Freight Question(s) - Linehaul

Discussion in 'Con-Way' started by FreightlinerGuy, Apr 9, 2014.

  1. Apr 9, 2014 #1
    FreightlinerGuy

    FreightlinerGuy Medium Load Member

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    Hello,
    Just a few questions about being a linehaul driver for Con-Way.
    I'm looking into being a night linehaul driver and wondering what the typical night is like. I know hauling doubles from terminal to terminal and working the dock, but anything more specific would be helpful.

    How are logs/HOS handled? Are they electronic or paper? Computer/Qualcomm?

    I understand you go through 2 weeks training before being released on your own or whatever? What's the training like? Do you ride with someone a few days and do a trip back/there or what?

    Thanks
     
    FreightlinerGuy, Apr 9, 2014
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  3. Apr 9, 2014 #2
    CargoWahgo

    CargoWahgo Road Train Member

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    You aren't going go get a line haul gig off the bat.
    Greater chance the larger the terminal.
    All runs are bid on seniority.

    Where are you located?
     
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  4. Apr 10, 2014 #3
    FreightlinerGuy

    FreightlinerGuy Medium Load Member

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    I was actually told I was being hired for nighttime linehaul in the interview. I don't see any reason why they would lie. I'm in the NE.

    Thanks
     
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  5. Apr 10, 2014 #4
    CargoWahgo

    CargoWahgo Road Train Member

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    Wow cool deal.
    What terminal?
     
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  7. Apr 10, 2014 #5
    paul_4lp

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    Prob that I-84 CWF in NY......
     
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  8. Apr 10, 2014 #6
    paul_4lp

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    And I believe cwf is on paper logs. ... for now
     
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  9. Apr 11, 2014 #7
    L.B.

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    Paper log.

    I am at a small terminal in GA and we had guys go straight to night time linehaul. I was hired for day time P&D last year and that is what I wanted.

    Our linehaul start times start around 1930 with last departure around 2030-2100. They are normally back around 0900-1000. Being low on the seniority board don't expect a long linehaul run. Our bottom guys run to the Atlanta FAC and work the dock (86 miles one way), if they are lucky they will get a double turn. More senior guys run to Birmingham, Tallahassee, etc. We have one extended lane that two guys run in a sleeper to Charlotte every night.

    Hope this helps.
     
    L.B., Apr 11, 2014
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  10. Apr 11, 2014 #8
    FreightlinerGuy

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    Thank you guys for the replies! I'm excited to start.. Just waiting on the background/verification.
     
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