Con-Way Freight vs. FedEx Freight for new driver?

Discussion in 'Con-Way' started by Jeff505, Mar 29, 2010.

  1. TruckerPete1990

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    Oh I never said their job isn't hard. I like working for my money lol
     
  2. Elvenhome21

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    theres a big difference between sitting on your tail for 14 hours driving making 50k a year vs 4 hrs driving and 6-7 of busting your ball$ on the dock for 40K. id gladly take my 50k a year back at the pumkin patch over conway anyday.
     
  3. paul_4lp

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    I do believe JakeBrake has been on line haul for a good number of yrs....as most Companies yrs of service should bring higher pay....but I hear entry level first couple yrs are ball busters ...
     
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    I'm at 40k so far I started in Feb so not that bad..
     
  5. CenutryClass

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    negatron...we, especially those that run to a Hub work for every dollar..trust me.
     
  6. TruckerPete1990

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    Oh I'm not disrespecting you guys in anyway really hope you don't think I am...
     
  7. paul_4lp

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    You just want to make more $$$$$ here at TL ....

    i should hit 60k by end of the month ...just grossed $1716 for last week
     
  8. TruckerPete1990

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    Wtf Paul that's good lol
     
  9. paul_4lp

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    Scooby Snacks......I share them with my co-drivers ....Keeps em running haha!
     
  10. jakebrake12

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    If you're driving 4 and working 6 or 7 on the pad you'll make 40k by August. In 2010 I drove 7 and worked 4 or 5 and was good for over 87k.