Moore/Cooper Merger Update

Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by MooneyBravo, Aug 4, 2023.

  1. MooneyBravo

    MooneyBravo Heavy Load Member

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    I'll tell you drivers, no matter how good of a deal you think that you have, wherever you're working at, don't ever think for a moment that you're anything more than just a number. I gave 7 1/2 years to Moore Transport.

    I just now learned that if you exit Moore transport and don't become a Jack cooper driver or sign a lease to own contract for one of Moore Transport's trucks, you forfeit your vacation pay.

    I get 4 weeks paid vacation a year. That's $5200!

    I'm filing for Medicare this year so I have no intention of starting a career at Jack Cooper. Nor do I have any plans of buying any truck.

    I'm going on vacation this coming week. When I return I will probably be turning my truck in.
    Maybe before!

    7 1/2 years!!!
     
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  3. NuCar Carrier

    NuCar Carrier Light Load Member

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    Back the train up for a second, you may want to sign on as a driver long enough to collect your vaca pay.
    What terminals is JCT offering transfer to? I'm out of Bowling Green and some of the new hires do very well.
     
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  4. MooneyBravo

    MooneyBravo Heavy Load Member

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    And what about equipment? I was at Moore Transport for 6 months and they gave me a new truck. I've had that truck for nearly 600 MI. It's got some miles on it but it hasn't been abused from going from driver to driver. I refuse to be put in a position like that all over again. Been out here for 37 years. Regardless, it's time for me to hang up the keys and move on.

    Thanks for your view
     
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  5. junkyardhound

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    Sure sounds like you have to make a choice.I was @ Moore 6 1/2 years liked it ,but saw the writing on the wall.I applied for SS kept working ,then decided to hang it up.Two weeks later heard about the sale ,all the best to all.I understand your feelings about going elsewhere not 25 yrs old,good luck friend.
     
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  6. EvertonP

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    I wouldn’t shut the door yet. A lot of people with opinions on Jack Cooper have never worked at Jack Cooper. I did really well there as an owner operator, and had the economy not shifted when it did I’d still be there. Maybe give it a chance and see what the climate is before running for the hills.
     
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  7. junkyardhound

    junkyardhound Light Load Member

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    My biggest thing is 66 1/2 yrs old don't feel like getting any lease purchase.Had my own car transport company 3 trucks 2007 was the beginning of the end for it,sold the trucks kept one trailer no fun.
     
  8. bamanation

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    I’m blown away that Jack Copper “a Teamster” company is trying to push a company driver into a lease purchase. Teamsters pretty much single handed brought that segment of business to a stop in California. I guess not paying benefits to contractors does help their bottom line. And, yes I am as anti lease purchase as anyone could possibly be. If you can’t afford to buy a truck you should be a company driver.
     
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