My Sammons experience

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by WMGUY, Apr 13, 2012.

  1. WMGUY

    WMGUY Road Train Member

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    I start at sammons on Monday 4/16/12

    i will update this at least every couple days since there doesn't seem to be a lot of info on here about them.


    So far everyone i have talked to their has been great and answered all my questions and got me the info i was looking for and recent settlement copies and such.

    I really like the no negative settlements and salary built into the expenses. being able to pick your own loads and find your own customers is also a plus..

    as for the Pete in my Sig 2 engines in a little over a year as put a hurting on me and really made it that i will never own a Detroit again, either way i am excited about this new venture
     
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  3. lonehound

    lonehound Light Load Member

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    good luck to you. hope it works out for ya!! keep us posted when you can. be safe out there.
     
  4. WMGUY

    WMGUY Road Train Member

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    Day 1 of orientation went well. First thing this morning I picked out my truck, and took a road test, its a 08 Volvo 730 with a cummins 450 HP and 13 speed. Truck as a fridge freezer and set up for shore power and also as the ICON system. I don't know much about the ICON system but i will research it and learn.

    They gave me and my wife a lunch voucher for the Forest Lounge that is across the street and the food was delicious. After lunch i watched 4 videos and did some paper work and that was it for the day. Tomorrow i am suppose to meet every department 1 on 1 and get an understanding for what they do in the company and when i need to call them for what.

    They put me up in the Days Inn off of exit 96 nice clean hotel. so far all is good
     

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  5. Avi8er

    Avi8er Light Load Member

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    Nice looking truck hope all works out well for you, and I will be interested in learning how it all works out.:biggrin_25525:
    Semper Fidelis
     
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  6. 1catfish

    1catfish Road Train Member

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    good luck driver,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
     
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  7. kidus

    kidus Bobtail Member

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    Good luck and thanks for the up date
     
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  8. WMGUY

    WMGUY Road Train Member

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    Day 2 i got to meet every department in a one on one setting and get all my questions answered, i also signed the contract on the truck as well as the authority contract. Got assigned a 2012 Fontane 53' step and all the securment equipment. Had to have a few things fixed on the trailer and i am already to roll in the morning,

    They paid me $100 for orientation and my lunch, hotel cont. breakfast, and dinner is on me. they also give a sign on bonus depending on your psp and mvr.

    Also today i got to download thier load board software so i can see what loads are availible and also got an account for internet truck stop.

    lots to learn and soak up but the last 2 days have been really good and am looking forward to getting loaded and making some money
     
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  9. platinum

    platinum Road Train Member

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    Good luck I heard great things about them.
     
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  10. freebirdrfd

    freebirdrfd Light Load Member

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    Hope it all works out for you
     
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  11. SLCTrucker

    SLCTrucker Medium Load Member

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    I have friends hauling for them, so far I have heard nothing negative...
     
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