What is the state of the big guys?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 7mouths2feed, Jan 16, 2009.

  1. kingsson

    kingsson Heavy Load Member

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    If you have an offer, stick with Swift. They are as good as any, and better then some. Werner here in Omaha has trainees stacked up in a holding pattern at the hotels in the area, waiting for trucks. They also have laid off 1,000 or so drivers within the last couple months. SO, Big Blue is not a good choice right now.
     
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  3. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    No one , especially a woman should contract themselves to the indentured servitude of a training carrier . You have little option if you aren't getting sufficient miles . Leave before the contracted term and you'll owe them a few thousand dollars . Do you want your wife to have that financial obligation if she is terminated due to an accident or is unable to work due to illness or injury ? Her security means nothing to them . The CDL mills turn out fresh meat on a regular basis .
     
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  4. luvtheroad

    luvtheroad Road Train Member

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    Rick, thank you for your post. It couldn't have been said any better or be more the truth. I agree 210% especially the part about being an indentured servant.
     
  5. emtepockets

    emtepockets Light Load Member

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    that i dont doubt, i read that they have sold off like 650 trucks so far and may be selling up to 150 more so... weener is out of the question i would say
     
  6. luvtheroad

    luvtheroad Road Train Member

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    I heard and of course CL Werner didnt call and tell me this. LOL They have taken over 500 off the road for now, till freight picks up. But who knows.
     
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