It’s time, hook me up anyone?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Lennythedriver, Sep 10, 2022.

  1. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    I don’t usually suggest.
    But i’d say GP Transco
    or Artur express.
    but i’d also run it by @Chinatown
     
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    @Lennythedriver First Fleet needs drivers in Raleigh area...its like .65cpm to start and your home EVERY weekend. Good benefits. Drop n hook for a particular customer. No I dont run for them.....

    Edit to add: K&B Transportation offers a minimum of $1625 per week for company drivers in your area. IDK what that all entails though..
     
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    kllm and ffe are 2 days off per 7 out; I’m not sure what ffe is paying, but most kllm fleets start at 60 cpm, +1-2 cpm per year of experience up to 10yrs (no other bonus cpms, just exp). I’d look at southeast regional ($1700 minimum guarantee) or a dedicated acct in your area (call and ask), avoid the otr ########.

    When I was otr, I did 3-4 weeks out for 6-7 days (a week) off, now I go dedicated cross country 2-3 times (5-7 weeks, sometimes short runs in between the long) for 7-8 days off (max I can do and keep same trk). At FFE, you might be able to get more off with same trk; afaik, max is supposedly 7 at both, but I’ve gotten extra days and @Jenn72 has reported more at FFE.

    Taking more than 7 days, hometime caps at 14, is usually associated with the requirement to park on a yard and clean-out; FFE has a yard in Rocky Mount, NC. Not sure what they’ve got to offer out of there; probably linehaul, regional, and local positions. You can also park kllm trks there and probably clean them out there as well, but I wouldn’t expect to get one off there on return.

    DHT is 1.5 days off per 7 out. You’d probably see a longer avg length of haul with them; only ffe linehaul and a kllm dedicated might be comparable for length.
     
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    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Geekonthestreet Medium Load Member

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    If i was in your scenario I’d call up Walmart or UPS. Assuming your record is, in fact, clean. I know in Chicago they are always hiring. Not sure about out there but you’d be surprised. I usually make conservative career choices. I think UPS tests on a manual still.
     
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    You're a top tier trucker Lenny.
     
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    Fremont contract carriers out of Fremont, Nebraska. Hands down the best company I have ever driven for. They have freight out of the Carolinas, they run all 48, if you stay out three weeks, home time is flexible.
     
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    I’m running with Warren transport and we run John Deere tractors out of benson and empty racks out of Dunn. Been here since 2019 and loving it. Home whenever you want, all owner op with lease purchase available.
     
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    4wayflashers Road Train Member

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    Quality Carriers has a terminal in Sanford. Then theres all the fuel haulers out of the fuel farm in Selma/Smithfield
     
  10. BKayrac

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    I drive for Brakebush, they treat us very well. I sent you a pm if you wanted to hear the usual stuff they offer

    70cpm base, paid every stop, and progressive stop pay etc etc