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May: tracking progress, hired on mid-June 2014

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Bry, Jul 9, 2014.

  1. Jul 9, 2014 #1
    Bry

    Bry Light Load Member

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    Well, I am going to try to be honest. Maybe the company will know that I am posting about them. I will just be neutral and fair, no cheerleading and no bashing. After one month of driving I will share how many miles I drove and any issues I was pleased or displeased with. If anyone has questions please ask, but know that it may be sometime before I can answer.

    Be safe out there!
     
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  3. Jul 9, 2014 #2
    Dinomite

    Dinomite Road Train Member

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    Is that May trucking? Why would somebody with 10 years go to a start up company, and do you have any grey poupon? Also is Lebron going to stay in Miami or go to Cleveland?
     
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  4. Jul 9, 2014 #3
    Bry

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    A few reasons, one being that not a lot of companies hire out of CA, my home state...getting 37 CPM, not too terrible, with a bonus that pays another $1000 every 20k miles up to $5k (for a total of 42 CPM). Now will I get enough miles? Right now sitting for 24 hours in Louisiana waiting for a load. They were running me okay till now.
     
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  5. Jul 9, 2014 #4
    harlycharly55

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    I'm watching! Ha HA!
     
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  7. Jul 10, 2014 #5
    Bry

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    sat about 40 hours, finally got a load to colorado, about 1300 miles in 2.5 days...my average miles setting around 10,500 per month right now, would like to see that number higher
     
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  8. Jul 10, 2014 #6
    Chinatown

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    Check A&R Transport in CA. Don't need hazmat. $65K - $72K per year.

    Average Pay for A&R Drivers in 2013 was $65,000 per year.
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    [TH="width: 71, bgcolor: #FFFFCC"]Loaded[/TH]
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    [TD="align: center"]Tier 1
    (1st 90 Days / No Bulk Experience)[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$0.44 cpm[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$0.28 cpm[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$30.00[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$30.00[/TD]
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    [TD="align: center"]Tier 2
    (After 90 Days. Starting Pay for Experienced Bulk Drivers)[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$0.47 cpm[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$0.31 cpm[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$30.00[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$30.00[/TD]
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    [TD="align: center"]Tier 3
    (After 3 Bonus')[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$0.50 cpm[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$0.32 cpm[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$30.00[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$30.00[/TD]
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    [TD="align: center"]Tier 4
    (After 3 Years)[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$0.51 cpm[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$0.33 cpm[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$30.00[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$30.00[/TD]
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    [TD="align: center"]Tier 5
    (After 8 Years)[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$0.52 cpm[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$0.34 cpm[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$30.00[/TD]
    [TD="align: center"]$30.00[/TD]
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  9. Jul 11, 2014 #7
    Bry

    Bry Light Load Member

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    Thanks. Gotta stick with May for at least a year, but A&R is worth looking into!
     
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  10. Jul 11, 2014 #8
    Bry

    Bry Light Load Member

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    After sitting about 40-42 hours near Baton Rouge, got a load to Loveland, CO that delivers in three days (freight can be sucky outta LA at times)....running at about 10k miles/month right now, want that number higher. Might become a trainer with them in a month or two.

    Their payroll system really keeps the driver in the dark. Still trying to figure it out. If mistakes are made (and they will be), will they be made to the advantage of the company or the driver? Murphy's law works here perfectly.

    Edit: Also wanted to add that I really like my DM out of Layton, UT, and feel he is trying hard to do a fair and good job.
     
    Last edited: Jul 11, 2014
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