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Down&Out in Ohio

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Mudatruka077, Nov 25, 2015.

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  1. Nov 25, 2015 #1
    Mudatruka077

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    I left being a chef for 12years to become a truck driver. Been with my first company for 5 months and was injured when I had freight fall our the back off the trailer. Been released to go to work now they say I can't come back and denying unemployment. Looking for a good flatbed company or nationwide OTR. If anyone could give the FNG a little direction I would be much obliged.
     
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  3. Nov 25, 2015 #2
    Chinatown

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    PI&I Motor Express - Masury,OH - flatbed - mostly East of the Rockies.
    Waggoners Trucking Co. - flatbed coast to coast
    Kalmbach Feeds - Sandusky,OH - agricultural products
    Abilene Motor Express - reefers coast to coast
    Navajo Express - reefers coast to coast
    Calex Logistics - coast to coast flatbed/reefer/dry van
    Freymiller - reefers coast to coast
    Magnum Ltd. - mostly East of the Rockies - reefers
    Dynamic Transit - reefer - coast to coast
    Don Hummer Trucking - reefer/dry van - coast to coast
    Dutch Maid Logistics - reefer - Willard,Ohio
    Tyson Foods

    Don't know much about PI&I Motor Express; don't know if the company is good or not, but all the others on this list have good reputation.
     
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  4. Nov 25, 2015 #3
    77smartin

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    Where in Ohio do you live ?
     
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    Lonesome

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    There is (or was) a Valley Transport in Ohio somewhere, ran covered wagons. Keep It Moving, from Toledo, not sure if they're company or O/O.
     
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    Chinatown

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    Valley Transportation is a steel hauler outfit running regional & home weekends.They're out of
    Ashland, OH. Probably have to deal with those union steel mills which is a nightmare.
     
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    Hi Muda, well, 1st, I think that's pretty crummy of the company, and may be a blessing in disguise. 2nd, don't be bummed. Trucking jobs are at their highest levels in long time, and you should have no problem finding a job. Just curious, why did they say you can't come back?:dontknow:
     
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    rabbiporkchop

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    You can make better money as a chef working in a fancy restaurant. A buddy of mine that's a chef in a casino out near Seattle makes three times what I make.
     
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    Obviously that isn't what he wants to do. I was in a similar situation before and chose do something I enjoy over $$
     
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    Bob Dobalina

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    Valley was my 1st trucking job. You are correct about the nightmare mills. PI&I did the same deal. I saw them everywhere I went. Valley has nice trucks and trailers and very good training, but hauling steel sucks.
     
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    Jumbo

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    I sent you a PM
     
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