SPD or Central Oregon Truck....

An old man's career goes flat, Snackbar moves to open deck
SPD thread here.

 

Think both companies are dasaeke and tfi out of canada is trying to get approval to buy them

 

Where do you want to run? How often do you want to be home? There are options around Boise that would get you home on the weekends if you’re interested in that kind of thing.

 

Arlo Lott
Gary Amoth
Dave Suitter

They all run maxi flats and curtains. Not sure about pay as I’ve never worked for them, just a lot of years working alongside them. Central Oregon also runs a maxi fleet but I’m not sure about their hometime. I know they go Canada a lot.

 

You will see a more variety of freight at spd. If you want to pull other types of open trailers or oversize spd is the only option. Cotc is pretty much legal flatbed work only.

both places you’re going to tarp a lot. Cotc is a lot closer to a mega company then spd, I think cotc is nearly 4 times the size of spd.

I’ve been at spd 9 years and I’m relatively happy. It’s not what it was a few years ago but it’s still a lot better then most places.

 

What base rate did spd offer you? Keep in mind spd has a lot more assessorial pay then cotc, and spd has yearly raises for the first 10 years. My base rate was .64 last year but with od pay and bonuses my actual rate was right at a dollar per mile. Most won’t see that here but od pay can add up quick, especially if you move up in the company.

FYI spd’s official hometime policy is 1.5 days per week out, up to 12. It’s not strictly inforced though.