Decision time - Con-way or Marten

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by arewethereyet1, Jun 5, 2014.

  1. Lux Prometheus

    Lux Prometheus Heavy Load Member

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    I like threads like this!
     
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  3. Wooly Rhino

    Wooly Rhino Road Train Member

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    My ex girl friend lives in Florida. My advice is to move.

    Actually Con way is a good company and so is Marten. Provided that you don't sc rew anything up. Most companies are great as long as you don't draw attention to yourself and play nice with the other truckers. Go with either of them. Make a lot of money but for God's sake write sometime. Father's day is coming up and none of my kids even take the time to call dear old dad. I am just too sad to continue.
     
  4. Smaggs

    Smaggs Pie Crust

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    Marten requires Hazmat within 90 days. Just don't leave your stuff in your truck on home time, the shop guys will steal it. Happened to me and to a good friend that quit over it happening to him. Not saying it was Marten's fault… just a couple of bad eggs at some of their terminals.
     
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  5. arewethereyet1

    arewethereyet1 Light Load Member

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    Where do you live? Avg miles in a week?
     
  6. Outlaw 13

    Outlaw 13 Light Load Member

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    If I remember right , the allowed you like 48% , my truck did not have a shut-off on it . I idled it alot , The under bunk heater works good , they are set at temp ranges(the truck idles) . Take a Volvo if they give you a choice , as their International's were always breaking down , warranty things . I thought the International's had more bunk-room though !
     
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  7. arewethereyet1

    arewethereyet1 Light Load Member

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    Tyson won't hire unless you have 9 months. They accept recent CDL grads, up until 6 weeks.
     
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