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Worth switching ?

Discussion in 'Central Refrigerated' started by Rich635mustang, Mar 9, 2014.

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  1. Mar 9, 2014 #1
    Rich635mustang

    Rich635mustang Light Load Member

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    Trying to get current input to decide if it is worth switching. I'm at 6 months experience and pay ranges from. .26-.34 cpm depending on distance. Central says I 'll get .30 cpm for west coast deliveries and .32 cpm for east cost deliveries. Jb hunt offers more, but what they say seems too good to be true.
     
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  3. Mar 9, 2014 #2
    GA_Rookie

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    Anywhere would be better then that .26 cpm nonsense. If you have experience then mark Central off your list. They are for beginners and trapped leased operators. Find a company that pays the same cpm no matter the length of haul. You should atleast be making .34 cpm no matter what.
     
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  4. Mar 9, 2014 #3
    baby

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    I agree. You should be getting more. Make sure the offers you consider are valid. I went to one company who said .41 but was actually .36 and the other .05 was BONUS pay if you was willing to run illegal for them.
     
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  5. Mar 9, 2014 #4
    Stile

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    Check with Crete, you will likely be offered .40 as long as your record is clean.
     
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    Dr_Fandango44

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    You could consider heartland express too but it's gonna depend on the miles you get a week isn't it
     
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  8. Mar 9, 2014 #6
    Green-eyed Lady

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    .30/mile x 3000mi/wk = $900/wk
    .40/mile x 3000mi/wk = $1200/wk

    But...

    .40/mile x 2200mi/wk = $880/wk

    Be sure they can run you a decent amount of miles.

    Also...
    Consider layover pay, breakdown pay, penalties for idling when temps get < 20 degrees,
    Home time if you need it, health insurance pkg., life insurance $$, etc.

    There are numerous things to consider. It's not all about the CPM, but I'm in agreement with the other posters...26cpm is absurd.
     
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  9. Mar 9, 2014 #7
    GA_Rookie

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    To specifically answer your question...It is DEFINITELY worth switching!!!
     
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  10. Mar 9, 2014 #8
    Moving Forward

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    Isn't JB Hunt strictly a union shop?
     
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  11. Mar 9, 2014 #9
    Rich635mustang

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    Don't know. My concern was switching and getting less miles. Recruiters may say you will get 2,500-3,000 but we all know how recruiters operate.
     
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  12. Mar 9, 2014 #10
    Rich635mustang

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    So is it. 2 weeks notice , 1 week notice, or no notice when leaving a trucking job?
     
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