what would be a good company for me?

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  1. avenger79

    avenger79 Medium Load Member

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    what about Roehl? they are in Chi area as well.
     
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    List time I checked they had a sliding scale for pay on miles. I would never drive on a sliding scale. Replying about Reohl
     
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    Check out Kiswani, Inc located in South Holland, IL.

    Of course, this is ultimately your choice but I work for these dudes and they are ####### (excuse my language) awesome. It's an intermodal company. Oh, and I might I add.. they're willing to train rookies and all that jazz. Anyways, good luck bro!
     
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    why not??? Isn't that better for you if you are on a short trip??
     
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    dave93 Light Load Member

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    Thanks everyone for the replys alot of useful info i have about 3 months to really think it over
     
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    Your really asking me this? Do know what a sliding scale is?
     
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    Eckoh Medium Load Member

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    isn't when you get payed more per mile for shorter runs?? like if its 100 run you get 5 or 6 more cpm then 300+ run or is that not a sliding scale?
     
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    Sliding scales you make less on long hauls. Your cents per mile drop the farther you drive. As I stated earlier I believe they have it. Knight has it as well.
     
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    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    My god you have a lot to learn
     
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    US Express has a terminal at Markham.