Marten

[zipy46]

... they go westward (Have a hub In Ontario,Calif.)

...got tri-pacs

and their trucks look clean and maintained.

...come to find out they are 20 mins from my back door in
Forest Park,Ga


8)

Its final...Im gonna send them the application

[TruckerChris]

No Pre Pass
Require Hazmat
$1.50 a week paid for scales because of the Air scales on the truck. Some say they are spot on, other say they are not.
APU's are quiet but the reefer behind you is not.

Anyways, I may be right behind you. I want a damn 387 like TK

[TK THE TRUCKER]

Hopefully Marten works out for you. Eventually all the trucks will have APU's. Either Thermoking tri-pac or Carrier. Not all of them have them yet as they aren't going to put them on trucks that are nearing the end of their service. Main terminal is in Mondovi,WI with others in Forest Park,GA, Indy, Ontario,CA and Portland,OR. Also about 20 or so dropyards at various locations. They're pretty good when it comes to maintenance. If you need something fixed out on the road a phone call to road service and they'll send you to a TA or dealership to get it fixed unless you're near a terminal.

As far as I know you can get prepass for the weigh stations, you just have to pay for it yourself. It's like $9 bucks a month or around there. They recently changed their scale policy and will reimburse as long as it was really needed. If the load is 35,000 lbs then the air gages will do the trick. If it's a 44,500 lbs load then it's going to be too close to tell with the air gages and I'll hit the scale and get a PO for reimbursement. I generally don't weigh anything under about 42,000. Depending on my fuel level I'll just run the air gage on my tractor close to my 34,000 lbs mark and hit the road. The last two 44,000 lbs loads I've ran I used the gages to put it where I thought it needed to be and then checked it on a CAT scale and it was perfect, no need to move the axles. That doesn't happen every time though. 8) 8)

[zipy46]

Hopefully Marten works out for you. Eventually all the trucks will have APU's. Either Thermoking tri-pac or Carrier. Not all of them have them yet as they aren't going to put them on trucks that are nearing the end of their service. Main terminal is in Mondovi,WI with others in Forest Park,GA, Indy, Ontario,CA and Portland,OR. Also about 20 or so dropyards at various locations. They're pretty good when it comes to maintenance. If you need something fixed out on the road a phone call to road service and they'll send you to a TA or dealership to get it fixed unless you're near a terminal.

As far as I know you can get prepass for the weigh stations, you just have to pay for it yourself. It's like $9 bucks a month or around there. They recently changed their scale policy and will reimburse as long as it was really needed. If the load is 35,000 lbs then the air gages will do the trick. If it's a 44,500 lbs load then it's going to be too close to tell with the air gages and I'll hit the scale and get a PO for reimbursement. I generally don't weigh anything under about 42,000. Depending on my fuel level I'll just run the air gage on my tractor close to my 34,000 lbs mark and hit the road. The last two 44,000 lbs loads I've ran I used the gages to put it where I thought it needed to be and then checked it on a CAT scale and it was perfect, no need to move the axles. That doesn't happen every time though. 8) 8)

I'm looking foward to trying them out.

[mdgardner963]

TK i go in 2 weeks after i get a few things done they offered me a penny extra and love my cdl is hazmat just re did them i really hate that it cost me to much. But since its new they are willing after 6 months to refund the coins kinda cool..

[TruckerChris]

Hopefully Marten works out for you. Eventually all the trucks will have APU's. Either Thermoking tri-pac or Carrier. Not all of them have them yet as they aren't going to put them on trucks that are nearing the end of their service. Main terminal is in Mondovi,WI with others in Forest Park,GA, Indy, Ontario,CA and Portland,OR. Also about 20 or so dropyards at various locations. They're pretty good when it comes to maintenance. If you need something fixed out on the road a phone call to road service and they'll send you to a TA or dealership to get it fixed unless you're near a terminal.

As far as I know you can get prepass for the weigh stations, you just have to pay for it yourself. It's like $9 bucks a month or around there. They recently changed their scale policy and will reimburse as long as it was really needed. If the load is 35,000 lbs then the air gages will do the trick. If it's a 44,500 lbs load then it's going to be too close to tell with the air gages and I'll hit the scale and get a PO for reimbursement. I generally don't weigh anything under about 42,000. Depending on my fuel level I'll just run the air gage on my tractor close to my 34,000 lbs mark and hit the road. The last two 44,000 lbs loads I've ran I used the gages to put it where I thought it needed to be and then checked it on a CAT scale and it was perfect, no need to move the axles. That doesn't happen every time though. 8) 8)

TK, how to truck assignments work? Do the new drivers get the crap trucks while new experienced drivers get better? Do you get to pick the truck you want like a 387 or Columbia or are you assigned what's in the yard?

Chris

[lucky13]

Hopefully Marten works out for you. Eventually all the trucks will have APU's. Either Thermoking tri-pac or Carrier. Not all of them have them yet as they aren't going to put them on trucks that are nearing the end of their service. Main terminal is in Mondovi,WI with others in Forest Park,GA, Indy, Ontario,CA and Portland,OR. Also about 20 or so dropyards at various locations. They're pretty good when it comes to maintenance. If you need something fixed out on the road a phone call to road service and they'll send you to a TA or dealership to get it fixed unless you're near a terminal.

As far as I know you can get prepass for the weigh stations, you just have to pay for it yourself. It's like $9 bucks a month or around there. They recently changed their scale policy and will reimburse as long as it was really needed. If the load is 35,000 lbs then the air gages will do the trick. If it's a 44,500 lbs load then it's going to be too close to tell with the air gages and I'll hit the scale and get a PO for reimbursement. I generally don't weigh anything under about 42,000. Depending on my fuel level I'll just run the air gage on my tractor close to my 34,000 lbs mark and hit the road. The last two 44,000 lbs loads I've ran I used the gages to put it where I thought it needed to be and then checked it on a CAT scale and it was perfect, no need to move the axles. That doesn't happen every time though. 8) 8)

TK, how to truck assignments work? Do the new drivers get the crap trucks while new experienced drivers get better? Do you get to pick the truck you want like a 387 or Columbia or are you assigned what's in the yard?

Chris

I worked for Marten for ten years,you usually dont get to pick the truck you want you get what they have at the yard,and in some cases they will fly you to pick up a abandonded truck if it needs cleaned they will pay pay for it,or they will fly you to one of there terminals were they have a empty truck ,what type of truck you get is kind of luck of the draw.

[TK THE TRUCKER]

yeah, luck of the draw I'm afraid. You could tell your recruiter what kind of truck you would prefer to get in to but that's no guarantee. If a 387 is what your looking for the chances aren't so bad, there's quite a few in the fleet now. 8) 8)

[zipy46]

yeah, luck of the draw I'm afraid. You could tell your recruiter what kind of truck you would prefer to get in to but that's no guarantee. If a 387 is what your looking for the chances aren't so bad, there's quite a few in the fleet now. 8) 8)

The only thing that concerns me is I really really dont care
to get stuck behind a 9 speed trans unit.
That would bite.

Does Marten have an Abandoned truck problem?

Isnt walking away from a truck practically an unforgivable event in the world of trucking ?

[zipy46]

What about NYC :?:

How often does Marten go into there and do they pay extra :?:

[lucky13]

What about NYC :?:

How often does Marten go into there and do they pay extra :?:

In ten years with marten went to Nyc two times and no they dont pay extra for a Nyc load .

[WildK9]

What about NYC :?:

How often does Marten go into there and do they pay extra :?:

In almost 2 years, I haven't been there.


Also, they recommend Hazmat. I don't have it. :wink:

[TruckerChris]

What about NYC :?:

How often does Marten go into there and do they pay extra :?:

I don't have it. :wink:

Really, the recruiter told me I didn't have to have it in hand, just the paperwork that said I passed the written test and I'm in process of getting it... Do I really not need it?

[WildK9]

they really push for you to have it, but they DON'T require it. :wink:

[zipy46]

Just got my physical ...Marten sez I gotta get another one



Alot of companies I have researched will allow u to use the physical

you hold now as long as its no older than 6 months.

Its nerves enough takin one every 2 years...much less one after another!

[WildK9]

Just got my physical ...Marten sez I gotta get another one



Alot of companies I have researched will allow u to use the physical

you hold now as long as its no older than 6 months.

Its nerves enough takin one every 2 years...much less one after another!

Yeah, enjoy that hispanic girl that does it.

[TK THE TRUCKER]

Everyone has to get one while they are in orientation 8) 8)

[SickofDriving]

I used to work for Marten Transport.I was suprised at how together they were as far as pay+how they ran their whole company.
Qual comm can be used while driving+idle can be set w/ the cruise contrl/not the lame opti deals most other companies use.That turn off+on etc..
Then again I didnt have a Tri- Pack on my truck when I worked for them.Last December of 07.
They paid .39 cent to start for me, and I got good miles,2500-3600 per week.Their home policy is mayber the best with 1 day off for 5 days out.So Id do 15 days out and get 3 days at home.The are very good at getting their drivers home too.
If you get assigned a dispatcher named Julie Chipan.
SWITCH!! to another one as soon as you can.
She is a complete psyco bitch from hell!
I thought maybe it was just me but I asked 4 other drivers there + w/out really saying her name+ just dicribing her, they all said" Yeah Julie the ****."
Other than that I requested for a 387 pete before they flew me out to forest park,Ga for orientation + got a clean one.
Warning!!!!they will make you sign an agreement that you''ll have to pay for all expenses as far as plane ticket+ incurred motel expenses at orientation If you quit before 6 months with them.They basically take it out of you last check.
Other than that I think They are probably the best OTR company I ever worked for+I have 10 years OTR exp.with a bunch of other companies out here.
Just thought Id share my exp w/Marten here.Good Luck.

[TK THE TRUCKER]

If you get assigned a dispatcher named Julie Chipan.
SWITCH!! to another one as soon as you can.
She is a complete psyco bitch from hell!
I thought maybe it was just me but I asked 4 other drivers there + w/out really saying her name+ just dicribing her, they all said" Yeah Julie the (^%&."

Thanks for sharing your positive experience with Marten. I definitely know about Julie but have never been on her board :wink: I have a good friend that I talk to everyday that is NO LONGER on her board. What made you leave Marten ? 8) 8)

[SickofDriving]

Hey TK,
I know alot of my post here are a bit negative, but I have to say that Marten transport was probably one of the best I drove for.They keep every word they said with me and thats hard to say about most OTR companies out here.
Ive worked for alot of carriers out here.
I left them last December 07 due to some personal issues that required me to move to Florida.
Well I wasnt aware that Marten trans wont hire or re-hire Florida drivers til after I was ready to come back to work.
Its Randys new policy these days not to hire from here,not sure why?
So thats how it went for me.
I really miss working for them and would come back to them if I could.
I liked that if one didnt like the dispatcher he was assigned,you could just switch to another one w/out any problems.
And the "no-chain policy"aswell.
They are what every company should model after in my opinion.
Randy Marten runs an honest trucking company for as big as they are and it showed.
I was treated very good with them+They always paid layover pay and detention pay without me ever asking for it like clockwork.
Unlike some other companies who you have to bug them about it.Because they just plain want to rip you off or forget.
Cant really say anything bad about Marten and trust me I can say alot of things from my exp with alot of other companies I have worked for in my past of 10 years.
Just wondering but how are the high fuel prices effecting company drivers there?
Are they making drivers idle less?Or just maybe making more Tripacs available in all their trucks etc??
I have been out of a big truck for a few months.
Just wonder whats going on for company drivers on the road in general?
How long have you been with Marten?
Well thx for the reply Bud.Its always good to hear from a Marten bluebird on here.Keep on truckin!