What trucking companies allow drivers to bid or choose the tractor they use?

Tons, just gotta put in the time to prove you're an asset to the company rather than a liability.

 

Uh well , i know a few that might give you a choice , but of all the companies i've worked at , the new guy got what was avalible. I know one driver that drives a particular truck ( company owned) that no one else drives , but he requested that way and it works . But he's also a top hand and been here a long time too. I guess i could too , but all the trucks are the same and since i 'm not particular to one , doesn't really matter , but i do drive the the sleeper more than the other guys.

 

The new guy is an unknown entity, therefore he gets what is available at the time of hire. Those who run the miles, don't get complaints, arrive on time, drive safely, and manage their clocks the best tend to not only make a lot more money, but they are rotated into brand new trucks more often.

 

The short answer is none, you don't own the company you are a new person with unknown habits and work ethics. Only a O/O would pick the truck and wouldn't ever be something I would tell another that it is a good choice. There are so many things you must do and you are working against the government,and people who wish pay you next nothing to run that load and fuel and too often I have see drivers run miles free or does something that dumb to get where pay is high or makes zero sense as a former business owner something I would never consider becoming O/O because you have too much against you...

 

pick a decent company that runs good equipment, and oldest truck could be better than some companies average truck.

don't think you will find that says go pick out your own, unless they have a bunch of empty ones.

 

I've never worked anywhere where I got to choose which truck I was going to drive. I've driven whatever I was put in. Every company I've been to, they've swapped me into brand new trucks. I just got a brand new one a month and ½ ago. The other guys said it....shown your worth a crap, and you'll get placed in the best equipment. Take care of your truck, wash it, clean it up, keep an eye on things, don't dog it out, and you’ll be fine. New truck or old truck.

 

I spent six months driving a beater, didn’t complain (much), did my job, was dependable, bailed out my dispatcher a few times, and ended up getting an almost new truck. You gotta pay the dues…

 

All of them ! You like it, you have a job
You dont like it you look for job

 

I worked on a remote dedicated account. Routes & truck choice was determined by seniority and driver choice. I don't know of ANY OTR companies that do what you are asking.