JCT

what is the load/ unload policies? I saw that lumpers is a re-inbursed item, but how much unloading do the drivers have to do.
Also, what is the chain up policy in bad winter weather?

Thank you

Will

 

Thank you, LMB. As an Ol' guy myself, I really dont feel like playing dock man and then driving all night to catch up...and I have always believed chains are to get you out of trouble, not into it...heheh particularly not to line somebody's elses pocket with my ### on the line. As for running hard, I will be effectivily living in the truck. My Mistress ( the road) took my family long ago, so her call to me is all I have anymore. Sounds like JCT will be a good fit

Thank you for all your insight and answers on this thread, I would have enjoyed meeting and running with you sometime

Will Chadwick

 

I'm a company driver "thinking" about going to l/o. I've heard a lot of good things about JCT on this thread. Was wondering if anything has changed recently: miles per week, orientation, truck availability, truck payments. I am a solo driver. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.

 

Still got the miles to keep you busy, truck availability changes week by week so theres no definite. Payment around 475-600 a week range plus side note for downpayment or apu. Ad far as orientation one of the newer guys might be able to help ya out.

 

One more thing, you will become a business owner after you sign that least. Watching your mpg and where you fuel will be a big part of success. Be prepared to stay out four weeks and tke three to four days off only. Depending on your finances, many drivers have disregarded the changes and dont last very long

 

i have to agree with alan,,, its all about fuel,,,cost,,mpg,,conservation,and most important,,,,when to buy it and how much to get,,,if youve got 200 miles to go and the needles bouncing on "E" dont buy 200 gals,,get just enough to get you there plus to the nearest fuel stop afterwaards,,,and for gods sake watch your fuel purchases around wed/thu (payroll cutoffs),this becomes crucial on short mileage weeks.

 

Thank you Alan for the information. Another question: What truck have you heard gets the best or most reliable mpg? I currently drive a 2011 Peterbilt 387 with the Cummins ISX 450 hp, and I get 7.5 with empty back hauls. I drive between 68 and 70 mph. Normally the mpg is around 6.8 when hauling heavy loads, small hills. There is not much storage. It's an automatic, and I prefer a manual. I would like to check out a Peterbilt 386, have you heard anything about them? I know I may not have a choice in the matter, or has that changed?

 

Truck availability is whatever at orientation. All 10 speed manuals. Unless you find a 07.talk to other drivers on road about mpg. Different between drivers.

 

Wow, I didn't know jct changed their pet policy. Me and my wife were looking forward to teaming there next year but we can't leave our dog at home for months. How does jct run owner ops?? Would we get as many loads as the lease ops?