SPD (Smokey Point Dist.)

If there’s anything I’ve learned about the salary program it’s that you’re gonna think more highly of it if you run hard and enjoy staying out for 2-3 months at a time and then taking a week to two weeks off.

It’s a no bs, my opinion, salary program. Yes, there’s a monthly minimum and it’s very easy to hit if you know how to manage your clock. I did 11200 miles last month in July and it was a very slow month freight was. But when I got the loads I ran them... and a lot of the trips I get are at least 1500/miles. Spin two a week and you’re golden.

Ill be the first one to tell the SPP is by no means perfect and it has little issues with it that I don’t care for... so once you’re first year is up on the program... you can run the numbers vs the mileage pay and see if you want to switch. They don’t screw you on the pay — and they’re not gonna take you off the salary if you’re running what was given and going through the motions.

You’re gonna have some trips that just SUCK. Pickup in Wichita and you got 12 stops between San Diego and Los Angeles. Yes, those runs exist. No, you should not get them frequently. I do a miserable LTL load normally once a month. Many of the trips will have 2-3 picks or drops attached — most don’t have more than 5 in my experience.

 

When you’re in orientation they want you to signup for your Passport, Hazmat, and TWIC.

Florida is somewhat weird and I don’t think you can do a lot of those without being in the state (Hazmat and TWIC).



I only have my TWIC and have no issue staying busy.

 

I believe the pay for all three.

I know they won’t pay for your CDL or DOT physicals...