Who do u work for.....

[millersod215]

and why? Noticed this board has a been a bit dead as of late, so maybe this will be a topic that will get some folks talking. I work for Pritchett Trucking out of Lake Butler, FL, I'm on a dedicated trash haul out of Tallahassee, running west to Campbellton, Fl. Even through these rough economic times I'm still able to make a pretty decent living, and am happy doing what I'm doing. So as the title states, who do u work for? How long have you been with them, and what are the things that you enjoy about your job and your carrier, lets try to brighten up the mood around here.......

Zach, Pritchett truck 1198

[robertt]

Sunstate Equipment out of Phoenix. I work out of the OKC store and there are 3 of us who drive the dropdecks and we have 2 Rollbacks. Been with them 1 1/2 yrs and love it. We are as busy as can be and I have been doing between 50 and 60 hrs a week. I'm on call every 2 weeks for 2 weeks, (my choice), and I make great extra money doing that also, double if I'm on during the holidays and a call out is very rare. If I do get called out I get paid a min of 2hrs or whatever it is above that plus the on call pay. Home every night and weekends off and paid holidays. Making good money, great vacation and sick schedule and pretty much whatever I want or need I get but I work my A** off for it because I love to work, and that's not just a line. I don't complain and I show up for work when I'm suppose to everyday. I have a great boss and good co-workers. We run the whole state but mostly just around OKC and the burbs.

[VPIDarkAngel]

Werner Enterprises, Dollar General dedicated out of South Boston, VA.
The reason, well, they hired me last year, and it's a job... I'm still making money, and that's about it. I've been on the hunt for something better, but until I find something better, I'll stay here.

[ordinaryguy]

Werner Enterprises on Anheuser Busch dedicated out of St Louis, MO...usually out for 2 weeks at a time..but sometimes every weekend, it depends.

I have been with Werner for 3 1/2 years...this account pays pretty decent, and i always stay busy.

[glasman2]

Powell - Christensen, Inc / R E Powell Distributing
Only been here for a little over 3 weeks Hauling fuel,oil,propane ect.
Local, work 8 or 9 hrs for the most part, but have worked 12 hours a few times.
Home everyday, Mon-Fri. 8 am till done, weekends off / off holidays with pay
WHY? see above.
So far seems like a good place to work, everyone is easy to get along with, learning alot of new stuff for me.
They say they hire open positions from within and have better paying jobs/routes ( might look into that down the road )

[rkeck]

Knight Transportation, Tulsa terminal. I don't work summers, and I'm just now headed back to work thru till about mid May when I knock off again.

[VitoCorleone99]

I work for Con-way Truckload, mainly just because I feel like it. But I think the real question is - Who does Number Two work for?

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[Windwalker]

I work for "CHANGE AND REST". The Governor gets the change, and Obama gets the rest...:angryblue:

Twiss transport out of Largo, FL. Because down here, it's like politics... You go with the least of the evils. Not much else to pick from.

[sgreer78]

I'm leased to Horizon Freight Systems out of Cleveland, OH. I live in St Louis, MO and run a dedicated route from St Louis to Jefferson City twice a day, Monday thru Friday.

[Jumbo]

I am in my 17th month at Transport National from Oak Creek, Wisconsin. I am more then happy here. I love the challenge of pulling oversize loads. I am moving up to the next size class in two weeks, Quad axle tractor and tri axle trailer. Next thing up the chart is the quad axle tractor and 2+2+2 trailer.

[Phreddo]

I'm just starting Month 3 at Cargo Transport, a fuel hauler based out of Milwaukee. They also operate under the name Tank Transport, which is the union side of the company. I'm based in Madison, WI. I deliver fuel to gas stations from the terminals, and I also deliver ethanol from the plants to the terminals. Right now I've been working about 65 hours a week, which is M-S, but only a couple short hauls on Saturday.
So far I'm enjoying it because, like Jumbo, this is a challenge that keeps me moving in a variety of ways. The pay is pretty good too. I really appreciate the fact that I can more or less set my own hours. Even if I keep a schedule, 15 minutes in either direction can be a real difference-maker. I get paid by the load, so the more I haul, the more I make. I do pretty much everything myself, so no lumpers or anything.
The days are long, but I'm home every night. Even if it's only to kiss the wife and kid and go to bed, its nice knowing that if they need something, they only have to wait a few hours, not a few days or a week.
I don't plan on driving truck for the rest of my life, but I'm pretty sure this will be the last trucking job I have, even if its not for the same company.

[RostyC]

Myself and my family.

[millersod215]

I work for "CHANGE AND REST". The Governor gets the change, and Obama gets the rest...:angryblue:

Twiss transport out of Largo, FL. Because down here, it's like politics... You go with the least of the evils. Not much else to pick from.

I always wondered about Twiss, being in Florida they are one of the few companies that operate out ouf central florida and don't have the mega carrier feel to them, atleast that's the way it would seem from the outside looking in. Where do u run mostly with them, i remember seeing them in the northeast a lot, but do u do a lot of west coast stuff? Anyway, looks like a lot of responses coming back on this topic, look with just a little motivation this board woke right up.

[freebirdrfd]

I drive for a company out off seekonk MA. we haul seafood going to N.Y., N.J, PA, MD, VA.. then we haul bananas back north out of PA. and DE. I do the local pick-ups in MA, R.I., and CT. monday thru friday, 55-60 hours a week. I used to run the east coast for a couple of other companys but the money sucked so i came back to this. it's more money, home every nite except thursday nite ( my choice. hello T/A branford CT. ), home every holiday, . the hourly pay rate sucks but i make up for it in the hours i work, but it works for now. PLUS i'm a emergency medical technician. I do that on saturdays and some week nites. I was also an on-call fire fighter for 6 years but i gave that up. i'm busy enough as it is.

[devildice]

I'm in my 9th month with Landstar pulling a flat.

[1catfish]

i work for superior carriers out of charlotte, i have a 03 with 551,897 miles on it,isn't this the year 2010 almost, talk about out dated equipment. well it will be a year this month. i can't believe i've quit better jobs than this one. and yes i'd rather be at one of those other jobs. just in advance-no i don't care.:hellno:

[feederfred]

The Linde Group out of Northern California. I pull a cryogenic tanker hauling nitrogen, liquid oxygen, argon, hydrogen and C02. Monday through Friday night shift. Moneys OK, health and welfare OK...why am I here ? Because my UPS retirement just doesn't stretch that far after alimony and support.

[Jay B]

Werner Enterprises, Dollar General dedicated out of South Boston, VA.
The reason, well, they hired me last year, and it's a job... I'm still making money, and that's about it. I've been on the hunt for something better, but until I find something better, I'll stay here.

Did Detra teach you how to drive a truck?

[Mackman]

I drive a rock bucket and a RGN for a small family owned excavating business. It is a great place to work. But they do have there down sides. Money is ok but it is far from being great. But they take care of us in other ways. This month i been here for 2 years.

[zipy46]

Western Star :)

[CaliTrucker]

I drive a transfer truck and haul equipment for a small paving/excavating company here in N. California. I'm in no hurry to leave, but I don't want to drive forever either. Owners are easy going and foreman is easy to work for. Pay is ok, benes are expensive, and some of the other perks that we had when I started are becoming few and far between. When the chance arises I want to go back to school and get into a career with future and some type of retirement package.

[Mackman]

I drive a transfer truck and haul equipment for a small paving/excavating company here in N. California. I'm in no hurry to leave, but I don't want to drive forever either. Owners are easy going and foreman is easy to work for. Pay is ok, benes are expensive, and some of the other perks that we had when I started are becoming few and far between. When the chance arises I want to go back to school and get into a career with future and some type of retirement package.

Sounds like me and you are in the same boat. I dont have any retirement and it sucks. I am trying to get into the local municipal police academy. I have to take all the tests to get in on Nov.7th. If i pass then i will start in Jan. It cost 4,100.00. But in the long run that 4100 will be well worth it.

[Double R]

AIM Dedicated Logistics; Girard,OH. That is what the "Operated By" says on the door of my tractor.:lol:

Dedicated to the Clover Hill Foods account in Bridgeville,PA.

Why do I work here? Good pay, good benifits, good equipment, EXCELLENT SAFETY score(27) and nice small company(both AIM and clover Hill. Both are still family owned). 324 drivers nationwide(AIM).

[skinnytrucker]

I work for YRC. Formerly Roadway Express driver. I leave my house in the U.P. on Sun. at 23:00 and drive to our terminal in Chicago Hts. Il. When I arrive I am shuttled to a hotel and sleep all day. Usually around 18:00 I receive a two hr. work call and head back home . My week ends usually Sat. morning or sometimes Sat. afternoon depending if I have to make a stop in between and traffic in the windy and I don't always get out on Fri. nite. I'm here because the money is good and the benefits for my family are great. Also I enjoy being home with my family which happens every other day and every weekend. Above all else I am a Proud member of the I.B.T. I've been here 7 years and when my kids are all grown up and on there own the wife and I plan to hit the highway together so that she can see some of the things I used to tell her about over the pay phones 13 years ago when I started driving trk.

[repete]

I drive for Crete carrier, I run a dedicated account in NY and haul inter warehouse transfer loads. I think I've got it pretty good here I'd like a big fat raise but I'm not complaining about the pay. Been doing this run almost 2 years and been at Crete going on 3. I stay in NY and the warehouse I drop at is very close to my house. Its 50% drop and hook, I unload using a power pallet jack and loads ave about 20k I got a sleeper but don't use it, how much more can I ask for? Oh yeah I don't talk to dispatch for months at a time!!

[Jackrabbit379]

I drive for Sysco Food Services of Lubbock (Tx).
I run linehaul from Wichita Falls, to Lubbock.

[CaliTrucker]

Sounds like me and you are in the same boat. I dont have any retirement and it sucks. I am trying to get into the local municipal police academy. I have to take all the tests to get in on Nov.7th. If i pass then i will start in Jan. It cost 4,100.00. But in the long run that 4100 will be well worth it.

Good luck on the tests.

With work being dead now for almost two years out of the 3.5 that I've worked here, I've got to find a way to get into something else, because from the looks of things it's going to be a LONG ride before construction is back up to decent level to where workers can make a decent living.

[mike3fan]

O/O leased to Dana/Suttles pulling chemical tanker delivering anywhere east of the Mississippi and also occasionaly Texas. Driver for 24yrs O/O for last 13.

[ronjon619]

Driver for 24yrs O/O for last 13.

wow, i thought you were younger.

[dobry4u]

wow, i thought you were younger.

He got his CDL when he was four (4) ;)

[Syncrosonix]

who is your daddy and what does he do?

[mike3fan]

wow, i thought you were younger.

I just act that way. :)

[ronjon619]

I just act that way. :)

sure thing, POPS

[knightscastle55]

yeah...not too much to choose from here in florida........out of central fl myself and going back to work for usexpress.........hope the economy hasnt ruined them yet..............

[Windwalker]

I always wondered about Twiss, being in Florida they are one of the few companies that operate out ouf central florida and don't have the mega carrier feel to them, atleast that's the way it would seem from the outside looking in. Where do u run mostly with them, i remember seeing them in the northeast a lot, but do u do a lot of west coast stuff? Anyway, looks like a lot of responses coming back on this topic, look with just a little motivation this board woke right up.
They're not one of the "mega-carriers". Less than 100 trucks. And, they do have loads going everywhere in the country. They are also one of the reasons that the mega-carriers don't come to FL that much. What freight there is coming out of here is handled by the locals like TWISS, and nothing left over for the big boys. The west coast runs are done by the old-time favorites, and teams. The rest of us get the east and mid-west. I'll be in Houston, TX monday morning, then on to San Antonio and Corpus Christi with about 7 stops. Been a few years since I've been to TX, so I don't know what I'll get for return loads from there.

I generally find myself running out to Kansas City, northern Indiana, and Michigan. A few times, I'll get to New Jersey with a run that someone forgot about and HAS TO BE THERE. Don't like that area, though. Too many tolls. Don't do tolls well at all.

[Bumper]

I was working for IWX out of Kingman Arizona but left their employ in early August. I have decided to retire for the rest of the year and see if business picks up again after New Years.

I spent more time sitting in the truck than driving it.....

[cdswans]

I drive for myself. My speciality is dry van, irregular route OTR. Swift Transportation has provided the truck, freight and routes for 5 and a half years. Swift's customer base and access to freight pretty much assure that I get all the miles I care to run . . last week was 3400, typical is 2400 or so. This year, I've enjoyed about 90 days off, including 24 in Maine, 20 in Oregon and 40+ in places I hardly imagined I'd ever be. I'll make over 50k for the 2ND year in a row, get 3 weeks vacation pay and very good bennies.

My work routine goes like this . . I commit to 3 weeks on the road by providing a zip code where I want to end up. In my case, it changes a lot but for most Drivers it's the home zip. The commitment doesn't mean much because freight moves the truck. It can take as much as 6 weeks to get where I want to go or as little as a few days. I can interrupt my commitment if I find myself in a place I didn't plan to be and meet a good reason to stay. I am told that I earn 1 day off for every week on the road but I have never been held to that standard. As soon as I get a load going to or close to my destination zip, I put in a new one. That way, I get where I want to go, take as much time off as I need and all that time counts toward the next, unreliable, 3 week commitment. This won't work for you home bodies unless you have an extraordinary relationship with your DM.

It isn't likely that I'll change companies anytime soon. While there may be plenty of companies everywhere I go, there are very few that go everywhere I go.

[Orangetxguy]

Twiss transport out of Largo, FL. Because down here, it's like politics... You go with the least of the evils. Not much else to pick from.

That is one of those names you never ever see....until you read it on an internet forum...then low & behold, there goes a Twiss truck passing you on I-10....in Arizona. A Pete 379 pulling reefer. :eek1:

[Phreddo]

That is one of those names you never ever see....until you read it on an internet forum...then low & behold, there goes a Twiss truck passing you on I-10....in Arizona. A Pete 379 pulling reefer. :eek1:

You probably see them more than you realize, only now it was brought to your attention.
Now, if you see a Cargo Transport hauling fuel in Arizona, well, that's something you don't see every day.

[danske]

I work for Smokey Point Distributing(SPD) out of Arlington, WA. Get paid hub mileage, bonus pay on LTL freight, and use a combination of trailers(eg. open flats, steps, stretch, curtain, roll top, etc.) to move legal and OD loads for Boeing. I was running dedicated from Renton, WA to Tucson, AZ(3200 miles a week) with a 48 ft curtain trailer until last Friday when my company was underbidded and we lost the contract.

The truck I drive is 2001 379 Peterbilt with 1.1 million miles, but it seems to be well maintain. Since this company truck is paid off, they don't seems to mind if I take more time off then the 1 day off for 7 days out policy. When I had the dedicated run, I didn't have any time off. But, now I am taking 10 days off(not paid vacation) to visit my family and friends in the SF Bay Area.

Before the dedicated run I enjoyed the long runs West-East. Not crazy about East Coast traffic, but the many miles in between and family in PA/NY/CT made it worth it. I get up to Canada(Ontario) from time to time. Since there are a number of drivers with my company can't/won't go North, I have been moving out of the yard when others were stuck on the load board waiting.

It is a small company. I know most people's first names there, but either forgot or never did learn their last names. The only time I use my truck number is a couple fuel stops we use or when I send a QualComm message to schedule a PM. Pretty easy to talk to anyone in the office or shop about any issue.

This outfit is working well for me. If and when I move on it will be because I am looking some new challenge.

[cdswans]

That is one of those names you never ever see....until you read it on an internet forum...then low & behold, there goes a Twiss truck passing you on I-10....in Arizona. A Pete 379 pulling reefer. :eek1:

Or today, early this afternoon, WB on I-24/NB I-57, late model black Pete pulling a reefer, 235114, maybe?

[geeshock]

curently hauling for leary plant farm. eather in an international 9400, frieghtliner columbia, or an fld. my areas of running are ga, sc, nc, and va

[PA]

any furniture haulers on here?

[xcarsalesman]

Paschall Truck Lines.. Currently on military leave of absence.

[DVR]

CPC Logistics. Dragging Walgreens frieght around on a nightly 400 mile relay. Drop/Fuel/Hook then let the peddle driver deliver it during the day. Do it all again the next night.

[b00m]

I drive for my own company pulling a reefer out of AZ to east coast and back.Between this i also have my AIR FORCE guard commitment ever month.Pretty much staying busy,either with trucking or military and lastly, my lovely wife.

[Kranky]

I work for a medium sized excavating / dump trucking / heavy haul company in WI.

It's a union shop - Teamsters Union, Operating Engineers Union, or Laborers Union, depending on the particular employee's job classification.

I'm in the Teamsters.

.

[BanditsCousin]

any furniture haulers on here?

I am leased to United Van Lines.

[usair]

I got the best of two worlds, one i get to drive parttime for a fed-ex ground contractor, and work for a major airline...Big planes and big trucks.

[20 year driver]

Me, Myself, and I, have my own trucking company, haul from the west to east, then back out west. home about every 10-12 days for a day or 2. I chose this way because I don't like qualcomms, lying, cheating fleet managers, and I can choose what I do. I make good money, my name is on the side of my truck, no leases, got my own authority, my own trailer. Some of you might think, yeah, I have my own maintenance bill, but it's mine..:clap:

[Dejanh]

Autumn Transport, Woodbury, MN ...pulling pneumatic tanker..

[millersod215]

I pulled pneumatics for a while, mostly just concrete and flyash, but i did work for a company hauling ground rubber in a big 4 barrell tank once owned by Con-Agra foods, sorry if my terminology regarding the tank is wrong, that's just how i referred to it. It took almost 2 hours to unload, our customer told us nothing over 9 PSI though, so that could have had something to do with it. What all do u haul in your tank, and how long is the average unload? Is it more food based products, or all types of commodities?

[BadLuck Dad]

Spent the last 14 months starving at Mercer Transportation, quit today and am starting at Mawson & Mawson on Monday. We'll see how it goes.

[jd112488]

fed ex ground contractor out of columbus ohio. 2 trips a week to new jersey terminal and a relay on saturdays in somerset pa. pay is good. no bennies. i am thinking of going on my own or finding the right place to work.

[belpre122]

fed ex ground contractor out of columbus ohio. 2 trips a week to new jersey terminal and a relay on saturdays in somerset pa. pay is good. no bennies. i am thinking of going on my own or finding the right place to work.

Lordy lordy! Good to hear that you decided to listen to CFM and are finally going to 'walk away' from coolie carrier OTR truck driving!:lol: It has taken some time, but you are coming around Jed. CFM/LBJ/Coolio/Mike Hunt would be proud of you!

The pirate sings tonight..............:thumbsup:

(BTW Jed....PM me your cell phone#, I'm flying into Columbus next week and will be hoboing around between Parkersburg and Indy for a couple of weeks. I can make good on that beer and maybe talk some sense into you)

[jd112488]

not once did i say i was unhappy. not once did i say i was thinking of leaving because i hate my job and am sick of coolie carrier truckin'. i am just to the point that i am sick of letting someone take their cut of the money before i get mine.

[belpre122]

not once did i say i was unhappy. not once did i say i was thinking of leaving because i hate my job and am sick of coolie carrier truckin'. i am just to the point that i am sick of letting someone take their cut of the money before i get mine.


Blah blah blah blah. I hear ya. We'll settle it next week in a SE Ohio Route 33 redneck bar. (on me of course!) I got your number. Thanks

Talk to ya next week coolie carrier driver! heh heh.:lol:

I only wish that we could locate LeBron James for this party!:clap:

Buckeyes RULE!!!!!!!:bow::bow::bow::bow:

[BlooMoose]

Blah blah blah blah. I hear ya. We'll settle it next week in a SE Ohio Route 33 redneck bar. (on me of course!) I got your number. Thanks

Talk to ya next week coolie carrier driver! heh heh.:lol:

I only wish that we could locate LeBron James for this party!:clap:
Buckeyes RULE!!!!!!!:bow::bow::bow::bow:

Homey G! I think the cold weather has made you frisky!!!

[1catfish]

Spent the last 14 months starving at Mercer Transportation, quit today and am starting at Mawson & Mawson on Monday. We'll see how it goes.

when i read your entry i instantly thought of the o.o. i talked to at the fuel island,nice pete and alum. trailer, i asked him if rates were getting better, he said he wasn't making any money with mercer at all, he said something about a 67.00 dollar paycheck? i said noway! he said way! :eek2: i started cleaning my windshield. nice truck though.:confused:

[jonp]

Werner Enterprises, Dollar General dedicated out of South Boston, VA.
The reason, well, they hired me last year, and it's a job... I'm still making money, and that's about it. I've been on the hunt for something better, but until I find something better, I'll stay here.

I just talked with a Schneider Wal-Mart driver out of Henderson that did the Dollar General/South Boston account for 5 years before Werner took it over. He didnt want to work for Werner so left and came here.

[RootHB]

4.5 yrs with McElroy, flatbedding.. Lovin' it, livin' it, TX/ OK/ LA, home every weekend. I'm not sitting around much.

[jonp]

Schneider National dedicated Wal-Mart out of Henderson, NC. Took the job because home most nights, 4 out of 5, with 2 consecutive days off each week. Mine our Tues and Weds. Pay is ok and I don't run out of NC/VA much. Once in awhile to TN (we do the Sams Clubs in Johnson City and Bristol, TN) and Florence & Myrtle Beach, SC (again Sams Clubs). No waiting around for backhauls or loads. When we are empty we get a preplanned backhaul that we know of before we leave or come back empty. Downside: starting times for the loads vary so one day I might start at 0800 and the next at 1700 and run all night. Upside I guess to that is I might get in on Sat at 2100 and not go back till 1700 on Sun. If I'm sent a load that I can't do because of hours or I'm too tired from running all night I call and they take it off of me. No questions.

Job is ok. Step up from otr in my opinion because I like to be home.

[1catfish]

4.5 yrs with McElroy, flatbedding.. Lovin' it, livin' it, TX/ OK/ LA, home every weekend. I'm not sitting around much.

hey root, i've been looking into your company,but the recruiter said they wasn't hiring out of north carolina at this time,maybe sometime in the near future, i'll keep my fingers crossed! be safe! :thumbsup:

[RootHB]

hey root, i've been looking into your company,but the recruiter said they wasn't hiring out of north carolina at this time,maybe sometime in the near future, i'll keep my fingers crossed! be safe! :thumbsup:
Sorry, Champ, the economy has shut down pretty much all hiring, Texas too.. :mad: But we cycle right along with the economy, no different than other industries..
The question is, how long can you hold out? Reality is that you'll be hired on to something else when we re-open our recruiting! :eek1: It never fails!
But I'll still recommend us when the time comes...

Best o luck!

[jonp]

I saw a McElroy daycab today north of Raleigh. Do you guys have a yard near here or is it a dedicated account that you park onsite for?

[Cluggy619]

I went back to work for JB Hunt out of Dallas, TX.

(Just curious as to how many I can catch)

[Mackman]

I went back to work for JB Hunt out of Dallas, TX.

(Just curious as to how many I can catch)



WTF :confused::confused:

Think someone is trying to pull our legs around here

[Orangetxguy]

WTF :confused::confused:

Think someone is trying to pull our legs around here


You caught one Clug-meister! :clap:

[Double R]

I went back to work for JB Hunt out of Dallas, TX.

(Just curious as to how many I can catch)

:lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:

[1catfish]

:banana2::banana2:I saw a McElroy daycab today north of Raleigh. Do you guys have a yard near here or is it a dedicated account that you park onsite for?

they have a yard near the nc va line on 85 or 95 i can't remember.;banana2;

[Luzon]

Conway Truckload. For an over-thr-road gig it's pretty good. As with every single company out there, there's a few things I'd like to see changed (forced dispatch for one and less "lecturing" dispatchers for another)

[heavyhaulerss]

Spent the last 14 months starving at Mercer Transportation, quit today and am starting at Mawson & Mawson on Monday. We'll see how it goes.

mercer used to be a great co to work for. this is what the economy has come to.

[BIGRNTN]

I'm at Air Products after 11 years at Roadway Express. I really enjoy this job and hope to be here until my time on the road is over.