Tmc melton boyd mcelroy

What besides flatbed are you considering?

 

I've noticed a lot of TMC loads are running untarped, at least around here. Also, they're running a lot of curtain sides....kinda making me consider a change.

 

Based on your listed location, I'm willing to bet those TMC Conestogas you're seeing are either out of ALCOA down in Danville IL (along I-74 east pretty near the IN state line), or out of Logan Aluminum down in Russellville KY, on their dedicated fleets and runs. (If they've since opened up a dedicated operation out of ALCOA in Bettendorf IA it wouldn't surprise me.)

I ran with them for four years, and aside from one robotic FM I didn't have very many issues trying to get "home" on the weekends, especially in IN (at that time). You should do fine getting weekly hometime over there should you choose to go.

 

You're correct. They run out of ALCOA in Danville. I see a lot of day cabs as well, and I heard they're running out of Bettendorf. Seems like a decent gig, but idk bout running 62 mph....

 

After about two days you get used to it. Unless one is used to running 70 mph on the regular, in which case...lol

It doesn't (or didn't) really bother me. I found ways to make up for the -3mph difference, like smartly planning my fuel/rest/shower stops, knowing what time to go through certain areas--as far as that stuff was dependent upon me. (We all know many things occur out of our control out there.) More often then not I got it done, got it there, and got back out with little to no hassle.

 

You done yet?

Make a decision?