What company to go with?

I went to to Western Express right out of trucking school. Ivwas on the flatbed side. They had miles for days.....the pay was kind of low at that time, but I never sat. Western will help you get your experience back. They can be a good short term option then you can probably get a better otr gig. I made money because I ran in the era of paper logs and they had miles. I just rarely saw the house.

 

Freight is really slow right now. Going back on the road might not pay as well as you think. Look for dedicated but what you really need to do is ask drivers at truck stops about miles. That's what I did after 10 years with Gordon and in 2007 Swift was the only company that drivers didn't complain about miles. Been here 11 years average 2800 miles a week.

 

If freight is slow, I can't tell.

 

He said drives for swift. So yes his freight is slow. Sorry couldn't help myself.

 

I love this! I said freight is slow and y'all assumed I was talking bout Swift. Actually I was referring to the other company drivers that keep complaining about miles. Since I've been driving for Swift (July 2006) my miles are great. Even the typical lag in Jan. and Feb. that I experienced with the now extinct Gordon Trucking isn't an issue. This is why i made the reply to his question. Going long haul isn't a sure thing for making money. You must be sure the company has loads.

Now on the lighter side...
How do you know your wife's cheating on you with a Swift driver?
Because he's still trying to back out the driveway when you come home.

 

frieght slow ? no way dude rates are at record highs and load posts at all time highs ..... I have been in this awhile and it's the best it's been since the 90s .... flat bed are up the most ... but dry van way up tooo. reefer rates are high but haven't went up as much as the other 2 .... I have dry van and my revenue is up around 65 cents a mile from last year .. if someone in your company is telling you frieght is slow is either a moron or more likely and worse lying to you

 

I am in almost the exact same position as you. Drove for 2 years with roehl back in 2009-2011. Wanted to start a family so got off the road and went into food. Now 2 kids later she is just got accepted into nursing school and I need to double my salary. So moved in next door to my parents so they can help with kids and now it time to go back on the road for a solid year or 2 till I can go local.
I've been talking to western express flatbed. They have a refresher, which sounds like you just go out with a local driver until you can pass the road test. Then a trainer for up to 4 weeks.

 

Did you decide on anyone?