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Estes trucking or saia, which one would be better for me?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by aztruckerr, Apr 29, 2021.

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  1. Apr 29, 2021 #1
    aztruckerr

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    Hello everyone, I have a question for people who work for the above companies. I have been hired on as a line haul driver with Saia, but have a interview with Estes on Tuesday for a regional driver. I'm in Phoenix, Az. Can I have some insight on these two please.
     
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  3. Apr 29, 2021 #2
    blairandgretchen

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    We hauled contract for both - then worked directly for ODFL for 7 years.

    Go to ODFL.
     
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  4. Apr 29, 2021 #3
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    OD then Estes then Saia, in my personal hierarchy. Saia having driver facing cameras is a big nope.
     
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  5. Apr 29, 2021 #4
    aztruckerr

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    But it's the future, just like automatic, in 2007 I said never happen, my truck now automatic and love it. I will just have to love a camera, now. We have to change with things or get left out. If you're doing what your supposed to be doing. Then all good. Just like cop cameras.
     
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  7. Apr 29, 2021 #5
    LtlAnonymous

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    Then I'm out. No big deal.

    If 17.5 years of absolute perfection isn't enough for you, then eat ####.
     
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  8. Apr 29, 2021 #6
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    That said, Saia is still last on that list. Their pay is below both estes and old dominion.
     
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  9. Apr 30, 2021 #7
    aztruckerr

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    Well things have changed. ABF is looking me over now, if they offer a interview I'm definitely taking it. Remember I'm in Phoenix, az
     
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    BigBob410

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    i am looking at them in Baltimore, Md. Any idea what your scale pay is in Az.? Just curious why ABF is your top choice?
     
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  11. Apr 30, 2021 #9
    LtlAnonymous

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    ABF is a very solid choice, overall. My terminal had living conditions that I couldn't endure any longer, so I quit. But the pay and benefits are quite excellent.
     
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  12. Apr 30, 2021 #10
    aztruckerr

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    Free insurance, union protection.
     
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