graduate next week and.....

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TRD, Feb 23, 2016.

  1. TRD

    TRD Bobtail Member

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    Right now I'm at a toss up between shaffer/abilene/TMC..
    I'm thinking I'd be happy to stay out at least 2 weeks at a time, (that said, Abilene's NE regional sounded pretty attractive.)

    I do like the straight up pay-for performance that TMC offers...

    thoughts from the board?
    TRD..
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    I'd go with Abilene doing coast to coast.
    Shaffer trucks are too slow and I don't think they have apu.
    TMC is ok for flatbed, but the easy money is dry van with Abilene.
    @MidWest_MacDaddy
     
  4. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    I call on the great and mystical @Chinatown , hear this noob's cry for help! Show him the way oh knower of all things trucking companys!

    China will be by soon. He helps alot of people out with options.

    Sorry china, ya know i love ya. But once in while, just gotta. :)
     
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  5. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    #### china! Beat me to it!
     
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  6. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    Gonna have bullhaulers wife change your name to mind reading from chinatown...
     
  7. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    China got in there first, but...

    Happy to stay out for 2 weeks at a time?
    Dream on.
     
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  8. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Yes, that good betel nut keeps the mind alert and wide awake. Google "Betel Nut Beauties", I'm running low, need to get back to the Orient for a refill!
     
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  9. IronWeasel80

    IronWeasel80 Medium Load Member

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    2 weeks at time, then another two weeks, and maybe another two weeks for good measure. Then you'll get a day or two at home before doing it all over again.
     
  10. MidWest_MacDaddy

    MidWest_MacDaddy Road Train Member

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    Hello, I started at Abilene, after @Chinatown included it with four others for me to check out... I was just hoping to find a place that wasn't a mega carrier... I assumed that Abilene would just be my "starter company" and I would move along after six months to a year... But I must say, I like the place and plan on sticking around a bit longer.

    Great Equipment, Awesome Loads, Lots of Miles... Simple and straight to the point.

    I'll drop you a PM here and you can ask me anything you want about them.

    Stay Safe wherever you land,
    MD
     
  11. MidWest_MacDaddy

    MidWest_MacDaddy Road Train Member

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    If you like the NE Region you will love Abilene... They pay an extra 10 CPM for that area and many of those regional drivers are home every weekend too... Or so I hear...

    Where do you live?
     
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