I've hated and resisted bonuses , awards, and incentives in my previous career. I still have no use for them.
Heartland Express, Inc. Acquires Gordon Trucking, Inc.
Discussion in 'Gordon' started by BigRigFisher324, Nov 11, 2013.
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Re bonuses: In my current regional company, the idle bonus is based on the COMPANY average, not mine. So while I don't idle (I hate, hate, HATE it!) my percentage, as part of the whole, is above some number picked by somebody. So, no bonus. Give me a break.
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Wow. That is surprising, but what a perfect mix. Heartland and gordon together gives a powerful position in the industry, for the carrier. I wonder if it will be good for the drivers? Is Gordon generally more liked then heartland by its drivers?
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The merger revealed Gordon was a regional short haul carrier all along. Part of Gordon expansion was acquiring regionals, so I'm told.
The bulk, 66.1% under 400 miles!!
See: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...tland/187734-the-truth-about-heartland-2.html Claims HTLD very retaliatory, verbally abusive to drivers, unfair or false derogs on DAC/HireRight. HTLD has a 50% higher Driver Safety (higher is worse) than Gordon, despite better scores than Gordon on Vehicle Maintenance and HOS. Apparently if you're late to a top 10 account there's a ban hammer. Claim of retaliation even when engine failure caused driver to arrive late. -
First part of three-part commentary 'Counting Scott, Larry and Steve's Money' up now. Relates to Scott Gordon shares in HTLD. See: The Gordon Culture--One Driver's Experience with Gordon Trucking
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So what is it like to work for Heartland? Here different opinions from different drivers
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Believe me, I'm no cheerleader (wayyyy to hairy legs....)
I can say that when I was with GTI I had good miles (Temp Control 2800-3000/wk). The only bad parts were not getting me home for home time, cancelling approved 34 resets on the road (with 3hrs left to go), calling you out early off of home time, shops not fixing the problem you report.
All told, they weren't that bad. I really liked the apu's and swivel seats. My rig had doors over the cabinets instead of nets. My final straw (we all have one) was when they didn't get me home for my anniversary despite 4 weeks notice and multiple reminders. A day late (or early) would have been fine, but the DM and FM gave me an attitude "we don't care" and it cost them a really productive solo driver.tow614, Ralph4159, Victor_V and 1 other person Thank this. -
Just posted update on Scott Gordon's money. Scott's HTLD shares up $310,353 since acquisition 15 days ago, Nov. 11, 2013: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...drivers-experience-gordon-12.html#post3676393
/On another thread, I think Palazon also said Gordon cut him loose for merely looking into driving for Interstate. CougFan experienced the same thing although it wasn't Interstate, as I recall. He gave 10 days notice and was brought in and his notice made effective on Day 1. CougFan has the last laugh though, now paid hourly with overtime.Palazon Thanks this. -
A lot of companies in this business do that. When I DID hand in my notice with Gordon I took at least a little precaution in that I was actually AT home just in case....didnt want to be left stranded. But I also withdrew after I had thought about things twice and have had no comebacks...either in being terminated for the temerity of looking into alternative employment or by not giving me any freight....I have had plenty to deal with in the time I have been out. Roehl was a different story, they cut me loose straight away, so I had to get up to the terminal in Gary and retrieve all my stuff from my truck.
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