One of Three...

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by corypaul75, Oct 27, 2012.

  1. corypaul75

    corypaul75 Bobtail Member

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    I have a choice to driver for USA, Gordon, or Transport American...I don't like the fact USA uses paper logs, Gordon has ignored questions I have about how their dispatch and navigation works...and if I qualify for a bonus, which they say they are offering...Transport America has been pretty nice about things...I hear they have APU's, e-logs, and navigation in their trucks...I'm leaning toward Transport America for a number of reasons...USA is going belly up...Gordon is ignoring me...but if anyone has any advice for me...and please make it positive...feel free to reply...
     
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    NYROADIE Heavy Load Member

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    You say one of three, but it looks like you've only got one! Go for it and good luck
     
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    dude6710 Road Train Member

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    Does roehl higher by you?
     
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    Transport America; they're treating you with respect and answering your questions.

    Here's one for the big-time miles:

    Fairchild Freight LLC

    www.fairchildfreight.com

    We specialize in mult-mode freight services to and from Alaska. We transport fresh produce from the growing fields in the SW to customers throughout Alaska.


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    Here are some companies to check website, if you haven't made a decision. They hire recent grads.

    navajo.com (reefer)
    systemtrans.com (reefer & flatbed)
    fairchildfreight.com (reefer)
     
  6. corypaul75

    corypaul75 Bobtail Member

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    I had applied to roehl out of school but I chose Schneider...Roehl was a choice of mine but they wouldn't hire me due to an old problem I had...I see you are from MN...you know anything about Transport American?
     
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    Look at j canell's videos on YouTube, pretty sure he drives for Transport America!
     
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    you don't like paper logs? all I've ever used and no, the company doesn't abuse me by making run illegal. I run legal only! really.
     
  9. corypaul75

    corypaul75 Bobtail Member

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    I screw up log books royally!!! I'm a techy type guy...37 so I'm all about technology...I'll try and find that youtube guy...thanks...be safe
     
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    I wouldn't go with a company who's ignoring you before they even hire you. If the salespeople -- I mean recruiters -- are ignoring you, you could pretty much guess that your DM is gonna suck as well.

    I've never heard anything bad about Transport America, but then I've only been in the industry 5 years.

    Picking a company (to me) is a lot like picking out a pair of boots. It's just gotta fit right.