Shaffer , anybody drive for them??? miles & lanes?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by freightwipper, May 5, 2014.

  1. freightwipper

    freightwipper Road Train Member

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    Shaffer is Crete Carrier's reefer division.
    They have a terminal near where I live in TN.

    Wondering if anybody on here works for them?
    What lanes do they mostly run for OTR?
    How many miles per week roughly do u average?

    I'd appreciate it...
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Burkhart Enterprises would be close to you also. They have a mix of van, flatbed, tanker, etc.
     
  4. Air Breeze

    Air Breeze Heavy Load Member

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    The guy who runs the terminal in Lenoir City
    Is named Jeff Hazelwood. He used to be the
    Police Chief of some government run housing
    project in Chattanooga TN, Look him up on
    the internet and see what kind of man he is
    He dosent like truck drivers anymore than he
    likes minority people. Shaffer sucks...
     
  5. Knucklehead619

    Knucklehead619 Medium Load Member

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    I've been with Crete for a little over a year now and I love it. The Shaffer guys I've talked to recently have all complained about miles and honestly I wouldn't suggest going there (even though it's the same company). Not worth he extra penny per mile. It seems like I lucked out because I originally applied for Shaffer and wound up with Crete instead because I live in California and drive solo.
     
  6. Knucklehead619

    Knucklehead619 Medium Load Member

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    Never had any issues with any of the folks at the lenoir city terminal. Good folks as far as I know. It's not cool to down an entire terminals staff because you have an opinion on one guy.

    By the way, couldn't find anything about Jeff specifically on the internet.
     
  7. Air Breeze

    Air Breeze Heavy Load Member

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    I did not say anything about the staff at the
    terminal. I said Jeff Hazelwood the terminal
    manager. And if you know how to use the
    search engine on your computer you will
    find plenty on the subject that I mentioned
    He was sued in Federal court. There is plenty
    of information about it available. I gave you my
    opinion. I drove for Shaffer out of that terminal
    I would not recommend that company. You are
    the one asking for information so I gave it to
    you. I wont say any more. I dont like the company
    or the terminal manager. Look up Sykes Vs the
    Chattanooga Housing Authority....
     
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  8. freightwipper

    freightwipper Road Train Member

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    uh oh

    yeah Crete requires a hazmat which I don't have, plus I've done van and am interested in trying something new.
    Don't wanna do it for 1300 miles a week though if that's the case
     
  9. Knucklehead619

    Knucklehead619 Medium Load Member

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    They'll hire you without HM and give you 90 days to get it. I did the same thing
     
  10. iraqralph43

    iraqralph43 Road Train Member

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    Crete no longer requires hazmat...look on their website
     
  11. freightwipper

    freightwipper Road Train Member

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    not what the recruiter told me
     
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