TMC experience thus far.......

I have only had two jobs in the last 18 years before coming to TMC. I do not take moving on so quickly lightly but I do appreciate the thoughts on the matter.
I do not mind being out for two weeks at a time if I am making more money for doing it and not being penalized for things out of my control. The company was referred to me by a friend of mine who has known the family for many years and I would be 1 of 5 drivers for the dairy....(yes, literally a milk run lol). Two of the current drivers I have to call later today have both been with the company for 5 years + and from what my buddy says, they are very happy with the treatment and the pay.
Again, I am still just at the "due diligence" stage as you mention but I am also not ruling it out as a possibility.
On the TMC front, I have had my FM contact Clynt in the boat division to see what my chances of that are. My wife and I both want to move back home to MI and they have been looking for a driver for boats in MI for some time now. From the discussions I have had with a few of the guys as well as Jeff in training, it sounds like I might find that division a bit more to my liking. I like the company overall and the mindset and policies they have. If I can find a way to wrap my head around making part of it work with my life overall and what I see as right and wrong, I will have little problem with staying on with the company.
Thanks for your input Highway, we need to get together for a beer some time. You are only a couple hours away, we could meet in Grove City or something and have a beer at Primantis. lol

 

In their defense, and as Highway mentioned, it is a bad time of year for cargo in many areas. Here in the NE we are somewhat isolated from the seasonal up and downs but I am running a looong way some weeks to get the revenue.
If not for back to back maintenance failures the last two weeks, I would have easily hit the $4k truck revenue mark plus tarp and bounce pay.
As I said earlier, it is not so much a pay issue for me as it is just not being sure this is the type of work I really see myself doing going forward. It is certainly not for everyone.

 

% pay, even during this slow period it has worked out better for me. A load here or there may be -$20 or so but overall it has been for the best.

 

As an FYI to all that have been following this thread.
I have put in my two week notice with my fleet manager. Overall the company has been true to their word on most of the important aspects, at least what is important to me. They took it well and are allowing me to work my two weeks. Mostly, I believe, because I have been very open with my fleet manager throughout the time I have been here. Communicating my likes and dislikes as well as stating my opinions in a professional manner.
The OTR flatbed thing is just not my cup of tea and rather than waste their time and mine, I felt it best to move on.
My next job, more than likely, is a small company based out of MI that I find very little on the forum about. If I do indeed start there, I will open a new thread for people who may be interested in the ins and outs of that company.
I have enjoyed the great commentary this thread has generated and hope that in some small way, I may have helped others in their decisions.
Be safe and have a great day all!!