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  1. Dec 30, 2019 #71
    steven7994

    steven7994 Light Load Member

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    How long were the loads that got you those 3,500miles?
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2019 #72
    Havecold

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    16, 14, 6. He even asked what/where I like to run. Long hauls of course. No stopping.
     
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  4. Dec 30, 2019 #73
    GradyHudson

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    Glad to hear we’ve been to your expectations! Matt has been doing a great job for assigning and dispatching the loads. I know the benefit of loads especially that may come out of our area in ND/MN is they are usually longer hauls given our location; whether it be to CA, GA, Texas, etc. We do the best we can to keep our drivers in their areas of interest as much as we can, it serves beneficial in minimizing the stress that can occur out on the road for many drivers, and I believe most importantly it helps safety wise.
     
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  5. Dec 30, 2019 #74
    Havecold

    Havecold Bobtail Member

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    Yah keeping others happy as much as reasonably possible should be a driver habit, not just for the personal benefit even though it is usually reciprocating. Give em room what I like to say.
     
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  7. Jan 1, 2020 #75
    Veteran driver

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    Worked here for a few months.
    Equipment is top notch although pay is subpar for OTR reefer division.

    Favoritism.

    At first glance everything looks on the up and up until you meet the one lone dispatcher that determines your fate while you’re at the company. This guy will immediately size you up upon entering his office. (Granted no trucking company will know what you’re made of until you actually get there and start hauling freight). So it’s utterly ridiculous to think you can see what a mans made of simply by looking at him.

    Most of the “bread and butter” drivers are from FreightEx. Another Grand Forks trucking outfit. Drivers, the dispatcher and Grady Hudson’s terminal manager are all from FreightEx. I think when the dispatcher left FreightEx he brought about 5 or 6 of his guys with him. Those dudes are the company’s core drivers and the dispatcher takes care of them. It’s a North Dakota thing and you’ll need to be there awhile in order to get the pulse of how things are run there. The way it is there can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how you view the situation. It’s totally subjective. But how you survive at any company will depend entirely on your tolerance for company politics and the overall culture there. I think I came in 3rd after my first month there, for most miles driven that month, (The honeymoon) after that never again. I stayed out, lived in the truck and worked holidays. But i couldn’t compete with the good ole boys from FreightEx. They got the love. I finally bid fair well and went to a company that I felt comfortable with. (Still there to this day) Pennsylvania flavor.

    Decent place to work.

    Overall I’d say it’s a pretty good company to work for, as far as reefer outfits go. (That’s what I pulled when I was with them). They have all the bells and whistles most of the OTR companies are giving drivers now. Holland and Denney both offer similar packages. If you can get used to the brutal winter months then you’ll do fine. Good luck to you and happy new year
     
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  8. Jan 30, 2020 #76
    GradyHudson

    GradyHudson Light Load Member

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    Thank you for the review -- I know this is a bit late of a response, as I haven't been active on here to start this year, but we do appreciate the driver insight.

    To clarify from your post, and regarding the start of this year, we are no longer operating with the same dispatch that you would have worked with during your tenure. Our drivers that worked with the previous dispatch have continued to work for us regardless of this change (even the ones that may initially have came on board due to the original office staff from previous experiences with them at other companies). I think that has said a lot about our core, and the great team of drivers and staff that we have.

    It's important to note that no individual driver or group of drivers are the core of our company, but that every single one of our drivers is just as important, unique, and respected as the next regardless of their employment background. Though, I do completely understand from your perspective how that would've seemed during your tenure due to pre-existing driver/dispatch relationships, but cannot say enough good things about who we've been able to acquire from all over the country to join our team.

    Hope all as been well for you, and wish you continued success and safety on the road!
     
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  9. Feb 1, 2020 #77
    gpf87

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    I was recently laid off from my local gig .

    Do you hire out of Tucson AZ for reefer/dry van ? What sort of lanes do you have out of Arizona ?

    Thanks
     
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  10. Feb 1, 2020 #78
    GradyHudson

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    For sure we do, we run anywhere. For reefer/van generally nothing goes East past Indianapolis down to Atlanta, handle all west of there. What are your home time requirements? Feel free to message or give me a call, thank you!
     
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  11. Feb 5, 2020 #79
    RoadCall

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    I see lots of mixed trucks on your website, from new Volvo 860s to the older 780s. From T680s to Pete 579s

    Curious, just how old is your equipment. If I’m going to sacrifice cpm, I would want to make up for it in equipment. I’m looking to go somewhere with Volvo 860s or the newer Cascadias. If I’m going to live in a truck, the Pete 579s are too small imo.

    So with 27 yrs and no points, tickets or accidents, knock on wood, what year and model truck could I expect?
     
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  12. Feb 5, 2020 #80
    GradyHudson

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    We could have a 2019 860 within a week or two max-- This is for a reefer position. The trucks we operate are just as you mentioned (Volvo, KW 680 and 579 Petes), equipment are within 1-3 years. Thank you for reaching out! We can talk more over phone or whatever works best for you!
     
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