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Updated reviews/opinions of Proficient?

Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by FLA-Driver, Apr 18, 2018.

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  1. Apr 18, 2018 #1
    FLA-Driver

    FLA-Driver Bobtail Member

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    Hey everyone,

    I have been out of the car hauling biz for about 2 years now doing reefer and I cant stand it anymore so im getting back into parking lots. Im on the east coast of Florida and have a job offer from Proficient. I've talked to some of their drivers at staging areas and they mostly seem happy.

    I was wondering if there were any current or previous employees on here that had any experiences they could share about the company. I know there are better places but its slim pickings in Florida. I'll be moving to Virginia eventually but for now I need a quick foot in the door.

    Also, I take home $1200 wk Mon-Fri now...is that achievable at Proficient?

    Thanks for any comments.
     
    FLA-Driver, Apr 18, 2018
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  3. Apr 18, 2018 #2
    BigBob410

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    I don't know anything about Proficient..but there are plenty of car hauler companies in Fl. And Ga.
     
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  4. Apr 18, 2018 #3
    FLA-Driver

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    Yeah but some have been giving me a hard time about not doing it for a couple years which is stupid.
     
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  5. Apr 19, 2018 #4
    BigBob410

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    Have you tried Hansen & Adkins? I was out of it from 05 until 2014 when they hired me. They have a terminal right in Jacksonville. Not that I'm trying to steer you away from Proficient. They may be a great company. I would still be at Hansen if it were not for a personal issue. I know they are a good company and much larger which to me means a good opportunity to make money.
     
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  7. Apr 19, 2018 #5
    FLA-Driver

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    When i spoke to H/A they said they wouldn't hire me because i lived in central Florida (I live in Melbourne). They said i would always be driving empty out of the state. I found that very strange because most car haulers leave florida, or at least south florida, empty. I will check back in with them and see if things have changed.
     
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  8. Apr 19, 2018 #6
    Kawinige01

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    Centurion will give you a refresher course... if need be. I had a brief stay at proficient but i worked for a douche of a O/O who had about 7 trucks leased on
     
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  9. Apr 19, 2018 #7
    BigBob410

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    I was going to mention Centurion also. I've talked with a few of their guys here and there and they seemed happy.
     
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  10. Apr 19, 2018 #8
    Kawinige01

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    Try giving masney auto transport out of ocoee a call. Its a Great place to work. Ive been here for almost 4 years.
     
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  11. Apr 19, 2018 #9
    Banker

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    If I were you I would contact all the terminals that service that area even ones in other states like Montgomery Al. I thought there was plenty of freight going south past your home. Every time I have loaded in Jacksonville they had south Fl freight, but I was always trying to get back north.
     
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  12. Apr 19, 2018 #10
    Kawinige01

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    @BigBob410 i've notice a decent amount of VAT trucks deadheading north out of southern fla. You guys have florida freight now?
     
    Kawinige01, Apr 19, 2018
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