TransAm wasn't too bad!

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by billsgirl, Dec 5, 2008.

  1. blade

    blade Heavy Load Member

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    hey panhandle where are u and did u do ur orientation in olathe ks or Rockwell tx
     
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    I'm still here and doing my thing. Did my orientation in Rockwall and my testing out in Olathe. They're now testing out in Rockwall also.
    TA is in the middle of a million + dollar concrete project at Rockwall. Sure would be nice of them to drop 1000 or so into getting new hot water heaters down there so that we could have a hot shower at anytime.
    Came off of hometime to a sweet load. Almost 1600 counting loaded and mty miles. On only my 2nd trip to commiefornia. Already have a preset that will be almost as long.
     
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    Hey panhandle what are they paying you? How is the trucks there? What do you average a week for miles?
     
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    Panhandle flash Road Train Member

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    Well, of course, their not paying me anywhere near enough. Pay? 33.5 cents a mile of which 10 cents is per diem. Lately, been averaging 3k or dang close to it a week.
     
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    Panhandle flash Road Train Member

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    Ooops, trks. KW T660's and they have a good maintenance program on trks and tlrs. Have absolutely no problem with getting anything fixed while on the road. Somethings wrong? Do a breakdown msg and they'll take care of it.

    DO NOT LEASE!!!!!! I REPEAT, DO NOT LEASE!!!!!
     
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    What are the trucks set at? Thay have APUs? What kinda trans and engine? what kind of trucks?
    Was 33.5 starting?
     
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    Never will lease. I am a company driver type of person till I can buy my own truck and go that route
     
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    Panhandle flash Road Train Member

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    Company trks set at 62, L/O's higher but not sure at what. Apus, yes. Eaton Automatic xmissions, engine, cat. 33.5 starting? Get real!!! Think you'll start at 30
     
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    .30 is a joke
    I started with no exp. at Prime 5 years ago at .34 cpm.
    I had an offer at Wiltrans to start at .36 CPM in 3 months when I am out of the military.
     
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    Panhandle flash Road Train Member

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    I tend to agree with you on the pay, but hey!!! Gotta start somewhere and this was the 1st company that was willing to accept me with a felony. Another couple of months and I'll have 2 years experience and can hopefully find a better job.