New to Intermodal

Discussion in 'Intermodal Trucking Forum' started by OIF_Vet, Apr 27, 2016.

  1. OIF_Vet

    OIF_Vet Bobtail Member

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    I was just given a job offer to drive regional dedicated intermodal. what do i need to know about this type of fleet to do well?
     
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  3. JJKid

    JJKid Medium Load Member

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    Well it depends:

    - What company?
    - What are you hauling? (20's/40's/53's)
    - What type of pay? (mileage, percentage, hourly).
     
  4. OIF_Vet

    OIF_Vet Bobtail Member

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    JB Hunt
    53's i believe
    and mileage .55 cpm - .58 cpm (haven't started yet)
     
  5. JJKid

    JJKid Medium Load Member

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    Ahh.. the big yellow. Yep, they haul 53's. As far as mileage, hey.. if you can get 55 to 58 cpm... jump on it.. highly unlikely though. A recruiter says one thing.... when ya get your paycheck... its a WHOLE nother thing.

    Try to hop on their local division if possible.
     
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  6. OIF_Vet

    OIF_Vet Bobtail Member

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    as for the pay, that i can get in writing and it is regional dedicated out of KC MO. The pay is part of i pilot program for veterans just out of cdl school.
     
  7. JJKid

    JJKid Medium Load Member

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    then by all means, go for it and i wish you the best of luck my friend. JB HUNT is a good company depending on where and what state you run out of.

    As far as intermodal.... its a whole new ball game.

    - Railyards
    - Chassis's
    - Tires
    - Annoying drivers in railyards.
    - DOT Troopers/Weigh stations will often pull you over or pull you in as intermodal containers are highly targeted.
     
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  8. FjSouth

    FjSouth Bobtail Member

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    Never listen to a recruiter they lie lie lie! Rails are fun lol. Jk always check your chassis and lights. Ive only been working at hub group for a month.
     
  9. JJKid

    JJKid Medium Load Member

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    & must i mention, JB Hunt has the best equipment. so it's a plus.
     
  10. OIF_Vet

    OIF_Vet Bobtail Member

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    i was under the impression that a lot of the fines fell on the shippers themselves and not so much on the driver.
     
  11. OIF_Vet

    OIF_Vet Bobtail Member

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    thats good news
     
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