flatbed direction help?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by wyio, May 31, 2014.

  1. wyio

    wyio Bobtail Member

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    I dont like maverick cus I only qualify for glass division which I heard doesn't get enough miles. Also I dont want to lose the adequacy for general flatbed freight. And I don't like the auto trucks.

    i tried Melton in the past. I think swift bought Melton out tho or is in the process of doing so so I'm not sure about them.

    tmc is 23 years old minimum. Green tree only hiring contractors (but thanks for the recommendation, I never heard of em before)

    I always heard smaller companies didn't have enough miles? Then again after working here , you never know. Do you know about any good ones you can recommend me?
     
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  3. wyio

    wyio Bobtail Member

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    I dont like driving van too much, its less physical and waiting to get docked/loaded is a negative to me. Plus I'm used to the way spread axels turn so I like it better and already have my little "rhythem" for working. I get a van load every now and then and I don't like it
     
  4. wyio

    wyio Bobtail Member

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    I'm also not too concerned about benefits or retirement packages (I actually dont even personally consider them)
     
  5. MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    The bottom feeders have excellent retirement packages? Maybe they do I'm not sure but I would be surprised.

    Work for a small outfit that will pay you fair and not try to cheat you out of pay like the megas are known for and you can start your own retirement package. Control your own destiny.
     
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  6. wyio

    wyio Bobtail Member

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    Where/how do I go about finding a good one?
     
  7. Flatbedn

    Flatbedn Road Train Member

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    Swift not nor are they in the process of buying us out. If they are it's news to me.
     
  8. wyio

    wyio Bobtail Member

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    Swift shares a lot of contracts with Melton, mainly the chasis and vans. I think they started that 3-6 months ago. Everybody says they bought them out or are about to bur but haven't gone public with it yet. I dont know, probly just rumors
     
  9. Flatbedn

    Flatbedn Road Train Member

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    Yes we haul a lot of swift but so does Boyd bros and central Oregon truck co. Swift has a ton of freight they can't move all of it so they partner out. All companies do it. But no we are not being bought out.
     
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  10. MJ1657

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    Start knocking on some doors. It would be helpful if you put your location in your profile. People on the site will see it and might have a lead for someone in your area.
     
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  11. Jaystew

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    How is the home time at melton? , I'm from Louisiana if that helps any.
     
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