East vs West; where is the money for a company driver/rookie

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by The Crossword Trucker, Mar 30, 2015.

  1. 406onthego

    406onthego Bobtail Member

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    out of all of these which would you pick as the top 4 for a new hire. I have my CDL w/ all endorsements but no experience. thanks
     
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  3. The Crossword Trucker

    The Crossword Trucker Road Train Member

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    How much was the pay cut?
    This is what I am really getting at.
    How much money will I lose by not running the northeast?
     
  4. tustultuses

    tustultuses Light Load Member

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    It was a six cent pay cut, but I'm getting more miles and the bonuses are better, so it works out.
     
  5. The Crossword Trucker

    The Crossword Trucker Road Train Member

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    Swift is starting rookies out at .36 starting may 1st.
    Schneider is .31
    between these two , what else should I be looking at?
    Does Schneider have more miles?
     
  6. bubbagumpshrimp

    bubbagumpshrimp Medium Load Member

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    Look at LTL (if you can find a terminal that will take a newbie). #### good money (starting out) and you don't have to work 60+ hours to get a decent paycheck.
     
  7. The Crossword Trucker

    The Crossword Trucker Road Train Member

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    I have tried the ltl in my area but no luck , if anyone knows a city or town where a place like OLd Dominion is hiring I am all ears and will move at the drop of a hat!
     
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  8. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    A new CDL grad was just hired by ABF Freight in Dallas, TX.

    Send a Private Message to blairandgretchen, they know where Old Dominion needs drivers.
     
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  9. Newbeav Newbie

    Newbeav Newbie Medium Load Member

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    Schneider is a better company, in my opinion. No waiting for loads, lots of home time options, intermodal, and very safety oriented
     
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  10. softail

    softail Medium Load Member

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    Been driving Western 11 for Schneider for the past 10 months. Been to every W11 state except for NM and MT. Spend most of my time in WA, OR, CA, NV, and UT. In So Cal add 1-2 hours for traffic. Based out of Portland OR. Live in Seattle. Park my truck in Sumner WA during home time. Run that I am on now 989 miles from Sumner to Shafter CA. Next trip is 941 miles to Oxnard CA to Bear River City UT. Most runs are 600-1000 miles.
     
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