Magnum ltd - fargo, nd

thanks ncmickey , read some of your posts, Still enjoying the ride with Magnum? Btw how is the equipment with Magnum ? Looking at Magnum, Maverick, Navajo , just trying to get as much info on all .

 

KTM, I am with Magnum now as a trainee after choosing then over Maverick TCD. Doing the research it came down to miles (Magnum keeps you running) and as a newer driver the fact that I will get experience with a 10 spd vs the automated manual. So far I have nothing bad to say about Magnum, but Maverick is a good company as well - they do seem to have more miles available on the flatbed side though.

 

Thats good to hear yeah I have narrowed it down , Maverick TCD or Magnum, Navajo is distant but heard good things, about all , just want to get started on right foot , not looking to job hope , have only 3 jobs last 25 years do I dont want the get experience jump ship , to find it is not always greener if u get my meaning.... btw how much longer till you get to go solo ???

 

Just started so I have 4 weeks to solo, have met a couple of other drivers already in their first year and they all are positive about the company. Trucking happens, but from what I have seen thus far Magnum lives up to what they present. I feel very fortunate to have made this my first OTR company.

 

btw Winnf1, how is your training pay so far ? if you dont mind me asking ... since hopefully i will be in your same spot in a month from now .....

 

LOL ! i just saw your last commit on you just starting so i guess you dont know how much you will be making yet ..... how pay for orientation ... etc.... trying to see what my budget is going to be like here soon .....

 

What type of health insurance do they have.
Weekly cost I've got a wife and 1 child
Copay and deductible
Thanks for any information

 

Call Paul or Emily for fhat info. There are like 20 different plans with different deductibles, copays, costs ect. They can better explain.

I know I have a good health plan, vision plan, disability insurance and life insurance for about 150 a pay period. Paydays are every 2 weeks.

For the pay questions above....
Orientation is $200 for 3 1/2 days. Its on first check
Training is $75 a day.
First 6 months solo is .36 a mile
They will pay for you to get your hazmat and tanker
-.02 cpm for not having hazmat.
+.05 cpm when tranporting placarded load.
$15 an hour detention after 1st 2 hrs, whether the customer pays or not
$75 layover pay
$75 brakedown pay + hotel
They will fly you to orientation
If you have current medical card they wont send you for another physical.

If you have experience, you get started out higher. Paul can tell you how much...

After 6 months you go on the pay by performance plan. Basically between .40 and .50 depending on miles run, fuel mileage, log violations, on time deliverys and CSA score...
I think I got that right......

 

Was at the shipper in Grand Forks when they opened, was loaded and rolling by 0930. Made it 54 miles and then I blew a tire on the trailer. Called the shop, they had someone out to me within the hour, 20 minutes later I was up and rolling. Fought strong winds across ND and Minnesota, and called it a night in Black River Falls, Wi.. I will try and knock out 550 miles tomorrow and 550 Monday. Be safe and enjoy your Sunday.

 

Thanks mcmickey for info.