Pilot flying J. Calling all drivers who work there

What is their weekly schedule like? I know their pay week runs Thursday through Wednesday, so I'm wondering if there's the possibility for much overtime.

 

I worked for them in Alabama for a while, two years ago. In my opinion, they are a great company with good benefits. Hauling fuel is pretty easy, as long as you develop a system and do the same steps with every trip. Dropping the wrong product down the wrong hole is a massive mistake lol. In the area I worked we could do four loads a shift. They operate 24/7, so you could be on day or night shift. You will work five days a week and will have a set schedule. 12-hour shifts were what we had. As far as pay, in the area I worked, they paid the least compared to other companies. I believe I started at $19 with experience. So, good company, good trucks and good benefits offsets a bit of difference in pay, in my opinion. Hope this helps.

 

Five on two off, set schedule. 12-hour shifts, giving you 60 hours a week. At least that's how it was when I worked there two years ago.

 

I appreciate that. When were your days off and when were your working days?

 

I started on nights and my days off were Tue/Wed, which sucked. About two months after starting, a day shift guy quit and I was given his spot. I was then days and my days off were Sun/Mon. We only had four trucks at our location and the only guy off the full weekend was the lead driver.

 

did you end up getting a job there or find something else?
just curious, bc i started here in jan and honestly im beyond content here. just looking for others opinions

 

What company if you don’t mind me asking

 

If I had made that much at FedEx Ground I would have never left!
I tried to get a raise from the NEW owner of the contract, but as a former hedge fund manager, he was all about making as much as he can, and not paying anyone else.