Thinking about changing companies....need advice...

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Milkman386, May 9, 2026 at 5:51 PM.

  1. May 9, 2026 at 5:51 PM #1
    Milkman386

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    Hey guys, long time no post.

    Anyways ill try not to be to long winded...

    Ive been hauling milk for 12 years....for the same company. I love my boss, the people i work with, etc. But due to some recent changes above even my bosses head im working more to make basically what i was before. Ontop of the working weekends and holidays has really started getting to me. It also bugs me ive been here for 12 years, have a squeeky clean record (i did get an overweight like...10 years ago but thats it) and i make the same amount as a guy who just walked in.

    I have an interview with dayton freight to do pick up and delivery. Ive read nothing but good things about them and the money is for sure better....plus weekends and holidays off.

    I guess what im asking is i dont know if its fear of the unknown....or my guts saying i should stay and i should listen to it.

    Any advice is apperciated.
     
    Milkman386, May 9, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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  3. May 9, 2026 at 6:41 PM #2
    Tall Mike

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    Never heard a bad word about Dayton Freight I say go for it.

    Sometimes change is good.
     
    Tall Mike, May 9, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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  4. May 9, 2026 at 6:51 PM #3
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    have you talked to the boss about it?

    the money, not about changing jobs. lol
     
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  5. May 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM #4
    Milkman386

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    I have. Its likely not going to change, atleast not anytime soon
     
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  7. May 9, 2026 at 7:52 PM #5
    tscottme

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    Ask Dayton to have a current Dayton P&D driver call you and have him describe pay and conditions. Don't mention what you hope it pays or hope the schedule will be, etc. You want to know what is happening, he doesn't need to know your preference or he'll just tell you want to hear.
     
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  8. May 9, 2026 at 8:04 PM #6
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    Again, why would anyone do that? Do you think that they would actually put a driver on the phone with you? Especially if they were desperate for driver's? Not saying that Dayton would need to do that. That's simply flawed advise regarding all companies.
     
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