Maverick flatbed carrier help

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Cowboy13, Mar 7, 2013.

  1. Cowboy13

    Cowboy13 Light Load Member

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    I was offered a job with maverick for 42 cent a mile and I currently make 29 with Werner is maverick a good choice as opposed to stayin with Werner any help is appreciated thanks and be safe brothers
     
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  3. MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    I would put in my notice right this minute if I were you.
     
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  4. hors_19

    hors_19 Medium Load Member

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    Yes it is a good company for flat. And anything is better then .29 per mile.
     
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  5. baseballcoach

    baseballcoach Light Load Member

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    Yes its a good company. Good pay new trucks. Has auto shifters dont know if thats ok but city driving i wouldnt mind it.
     
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  6. Cowboy13

    Cowboy13 Light Load Member

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    Thanks mj1657 and hors_19 I've read nothing but good things about maverick but just want other truckers opinions on the topic
     
  7. hors_19

    hors_19 Medium Load Member

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    Yes they run autos, also alot of tarp loads but hey they pay ya for it and they have 68 mph trucks. I also think (and i say think cause im not 100% for sure) they have apu's.
     
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  8. Cowboy13

    Cowboy13 Light Load Member

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    Yeh hors that's what they told me all auto and apu and the tarp is 25$ per load you have to tarp plus the miles I've never done flatbed before only dry van but I always wanted to do flat I think the work suits me better and WERNER SUCKS haha
     
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  9. critters

    critters <b>Late For Dinner</b>

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    with flatbed other opportunities can open up with time also,I've heard good things about maverick
     
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  10. Semi Crazy

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    29¢/mi! That's driver pay from 30 years ago. OMFG! You guys are slaves.
     
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  11. Cowboy13

    Cowboy13 Light Load Member

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    Exactly why I am leaving I've talked to drivers who have been here for 8 yrs and make 38 a mile maverick is gonna start me at 42
     
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