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New Career at McElroy

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by Blue_Knight, Mar 14, 2012.

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  1. May 15, 2012 #51
    Blue_Knight

    Blue_Knight Light Load Member

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    Starting pay is .40/mile. However, a couple of the runs I had have a minimum pay per load of $125.00.
     
    Blue_Knight, May 15, 2012
    Blue_Knight, May 15, 2012
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  3. Jun 6, 2012 #52
    BigRigBamaTrucker

    BigRigBamaTrucker Light Load Member

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    I am in my 1st week of training currently with McElroy here in Cuba.
    All i have to do is get through this week, go home for the weekend, meet up with my trainer sunday, and go out with him for 4 wks!
    Cant wait!
    From all of the drivers that i have talked to so far, i havent heard a single one of them say anything negative about working for McElroy! Everyone of them have been easy to talk to, joking with one another and will answer any questions you might have.
    The instructors here at the cuba terminal have all been really helpful, laid back, knowledgeable of the training, and WANT you to succeed!
    I think i made a great choice choosing McElroy straight out of driving school. I attended TDI in Oxford, AL back in April '12.
    Maybe we will run in to each other!

    Drive safe and happy motoring!
     
    BigRigBamaTrucker, Jun 6, 2012
    BigRigBamaTrucker, Jun 6, 2012
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  4. Jun 7, 2012 #53
    Blue_Knight

    Blue_Knight Light Load Member

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    I will be in Cuba sometime Friday. I'm gettting a new truck this weekend.

    Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2
     
    Blue_Knight, Jun 7, 2012
    Blue_Knight, Jun 7, 2012
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  5. Jun 8, 2012 #54
    TreeMac

    TreeMac Bobtail Member

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    Blue_Knight,

    Can you give me some info on the trucks? I know they say they run ProStars. But how are they equipped? APU's? Bunk Heaters? If not how are they about idling? Do they allow inverters? Fridge, Microwave, etc.? What is the average age of trucks? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks.
     
    TreeMac, Jun 8, 2012
    TreeMac, Jun 8, 2012
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  7. Jun 8, 2012 #55
    jdimes

    jdimes Medium Load Member

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    Blue_Knight I know you've not been solo very long, but how much are you taking home weekly if you don't mind me asking? Thanks
     
    jdimes, Jun 8, 2012
    jdimes, Jun 8, 2012
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  8. Jun 8, 2012 #56
    ATL-1

    ATL-1 Medium Load Member

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    Saw a brand new Prostar today with the Mcelroy logo today on 285. empty trailer... The truck was running 70 + mph so must not have governor. The sleeper is huge but is a mid roof.
     
    ATL-1, Jun 8, 2012
    ATL-1, Jun 8, 2012
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  9. Jun 15, 2012 #57
    Blue_Knight

    Blue_Knight Light Load Member

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    They are in the process of replacing all trucks with new International Prostars. I just got a brand new 2013 last week. All trucks will be new by the end of July.

    They do not have APU's. They do have bunk heaters. They will not idle longer than 10 minutes between 25-65 degrees (there is no idle policy). No hardwired inverters are allowed-only the plug in kind are allowed. They do not have refridgerators, but most drivers use the plug in coolers. Anything that can be run on 12 volts or with a plug-in inverter is allowed.

    If you have any more questions just ask.

    Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2
     
    Blue_Knight, Jun 15, 2012
    Blue_Knight, Jun 15, 2012
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  10. Jun 15, 2012 #58
    Blue_Knight

    Blue_Knight Light Load Member

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    Our trucks are governed at 62 MPH. If it was doing 70 it must have been going downhill.

    Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2
     
    Blue_Knight, Jun 15, 2012
    Blue_Knight, Jun 15, 2012
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  11. Jun 15, 2012 #59
    Blue_Knight

    Blue_Knight Light Load Member

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    Take home pay will vary depending on tax exemptions, insurance, 401k, etc. My gross this week was $1200.

    Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2
     
    Blue_Knight, Jun 15, 2012
    Blue_Knight, Jun 15, 2012
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  12. Jun 15, 2012 #60
    Blue_Knight

    Blue_Knight Light Load Member

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    Today I had my first scheduling problem. I am running legal and this caused the problem. I started at 6AM. I made my appointment time in Charlotte but was delayed unloading and didn't out until after lunch. Then I given a load from Chester SC to Baltimore with a delivery time between 7:00-2:45 Friday. I waited at the shipper and didn't get loaded until 7:30 PM. Since I only had 30 minutes left I stopped in Rock Hill SC. There is no way I can make my appointment on Friday. Until this load I have made every appointment on time.

    Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2
     
    Blue_Knight, Jun 15, 2012
    Blue_Knight, Jun 15, 2012
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