XPO vs Estes vs Old Dominion

They're all going to be pretty much the same. If it were me, I'd go for closest to the house

 

I'm running for one of those companies and after talking to drivers doing P&D at stops. I'd rank them XPO<Estes<OD.

However, I agree that the closest terminal would be the best. I'd only drive an hour if I had to work for central or Saia. Working a 12-14 hour day running linehaul and then having a 2 hour commute ####ing sucks. I know because I'm running 1-1.5 hrs commute one way depending on weather.

Good luck getting hired on right now though. We're slow as #### and it's not even winter yet.

 

Exactly. I would factor in your time getting to and from work when comparing hourly pay. . After a year at XPO, they'll match your 401k contribution up to 4% of your salary, and you can buy company stock at a discount. That becomes important if you're trying to sock it away for retirement.

 

Congratulations. Just be on time, pay attention, and be respectful to everyone you meet and you'll be fine and do well.

 

Congrats. Which service center?

 

Don't answer that on a public board.....PM if you like, but don't answer on a public forum

 

Not sure about OD or Estes, but XPO has driver facing cameras and 65mph governed trucks. They will also ding you for doing 70mph downhill, even if the posted limit is 70.

 

You can also count on being made to work the dock, loading/unloading freight. That's how it is for most, at least for a time.