I Can't Make A Decision. Please Help!

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  1. Kry0n

    Kry0n Light Load Member

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    Hello,
    I have 2 companies that I am looking to start with and both seem to be fantastic. I really can't make up my mind and I am hoping to get some advice from you guys as to which would be the right move. Both are refer companies. Both seem to have a very good reputation and can't really find anything negative about the two.
    Both are ready to fly me out to orientation, but I am having a hard time deciding. Company B offers a nicer truck and smaller company feel, but Company A has a bit more perks. I have only driven Freightliners before so can't really compare the trucks, but I want what is best and most comfortable so I can run as hard as possible everyday. Also going through a mentor/trainer phase again with company A is not the most appealing. The sign-on bonus would be very nice to have, but I have also heard there is a massive difference between driving a Freightliner versus Peterbilt.
    Am I being a spoiled brat for leaning towards the company with the new truck? After my last experience with my company, safety and equipment are very high on my list of priorities.

    Company A
    Newer Freightliner Trucks / Peterbilts offered over time with company.
    Inverter and Opti-Idle
    Fridge/Freezer
    50 Hour Trainer/Mentor Assessment Needed
    $3,000 sign on bonus paid during 9 months of employment
    6 paid Holidays / year ($100 per Holiday)
    Direct TV Available (Driver Pays Subscription)
    Rider/Pet Policy
    500 Truck Company
    .34 CPM Flat rate
    Average Miles 2600
    Hometime every 2-3 weeks
    Detention paid after 2 hours every customer
    Trucks Governed @ 65 MPH w/ 30 minute 68 MPH every 24 hour

    Company B
    Brand new 2015 Peterbilt 579 13 Speed Trans. / Volvo Ishift Trucks
    Inverter and Opti-Idle
    Fridge/Freezer
    No Mentor/Trainer needed If Skills Test Passed
    .30 CPM + .5 CPM Bonus per mile if you hit their requirements (MPG,Idle %, Safety, 10k miles per month)
    100 Truck Company
    Rider/Pet Policy
    Trailers are no older than 2-3 years old
    Hometime every 2-3 weeks
    Average Miles 2800
    Detention Pay after 2 hours except at Walmart customers
    Trucks Governed @ 65 MPH
    No Pre-Pass
    No Paid Holiday's


    Thanks for your time and feedback!
     
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    Company A
     
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    Depends...

    Find out what lanes they run.
     
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    Kry0n Light Load Member

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    Thank you, any special reason why you chose Company A?
     
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    Kry0n Light Load Member

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    Company A Runs 48 State

    Company B Runs 11 Western Mainly, but does have some Midwest runs.
     
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    and where do you live?
     
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    where do they run and where are you? I notice one does not have pre-pass, that may also mean they don't have ez-pass and you'll be spending lots of cash draws on tolls, waiting on reimbursement (if you're in the northeast or midwest)
     
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    ABQ, NM

    ABQ NM.
    Company A Runs 48 State

    Company B Runs 11 Western Mainly, but does have some Midwest runs. Not alot.
    Company B said they route around the Tolls
     
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    Company A you earn more money but would be stuck in a Freightshaker Crapcadia and would probably see the Northeast ahhh.

    Company B you'd probably be able to get home easier and a brand new Peterbilt sure is nice for someone going to be spending long periods of time in a truck.
    The question is are you willing to give up some $ for that?
     
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    Company A
    you will not hit your 10,000 mile mark....
     
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