Flatbed companies

[eptp88]

I currently work for Coca Cola but spend about 400+ on gas A month getting back and forth to work. So I have decided to go with a flatbed company but would like any helpful advice. The physical part cant be any problem, I delivered 1450 cases of cokes in 14.5 hours in 98 degree south Ga. heat friday so work isn't an issue. I would like to know from anyone who has worked for or knows any first hand knowledge of the 3 comanies I have been approved to go to orientation with: Arrow in Tulsa OK , TMC and Cypress in Jacksonville Fl. I told all 3 I would let them know this week if and when I can come to Orientation. Thanks any help will be appreciated. 8)

[GTR SILVER]

I currently work for Coca Cola but spend about 400+ on gas A month getting back and forth to work. So I have decided to go with a flatbed company but would like any helpful advice. The physical part cant be any problem, I delivered 1450 cases of cokes in 14.5 hours in 98 degree south Ga. heat friday so work isn't an issue. I would like to know from anyone who has worked for or knows any first hand knowledge of the 3 comanies I have been approved to go to orientation with: Arrow in Tulsa OK , TMC and Cypress in Jacksonville Fl. I told all 3 I would let them know this week if and when I can come to Orientation. Thanks any help will be appreciated. 8)

seems like"Cypress " has equipment issues...read this

http://www.classadrivers.com/phpBB2/...afff116797e46f

[Rawlco]

I work for TMC and have for a year and a half. I think they are a great company to work for. For more information check out the 247 page TMC thread.

http://www.classadrivers.com/phpBB2/...asc&start=3690

[eptp88]

I was told by TMC I quilified and I have been trying to contact my recruiter since last week with no luck, he wont call me back. :?: I have left 10-20 messages. I am leaving coke on the 30th so I need to hear from him soon as the are my first choice.

[Rawlco]

I have presented the theory on that thread that you are being tested by the recruiters. You need to show the right blend of persistence and patience with the recruiters. Leaving messages doesn't work very well usually. You need to keep calling until you get them live on the phone, and still be polite about not being called back.

The first step in proving to TMC that you want to work hard is getting through the recruiting process. Good luck.

[GTR SILVER]

Coca Cola .......... dont' they have auto trans in there trucks....????

that could be an issue..............just a thought............. :idea: 8)

[eptp88]

Coca Cola .......... dont' they have auto trans in there trucks....????

that could be an issue..............just a thought.............

No auto just a 10 sp/ 1994 international no a/c junked out oil sucking piece of junk. :!:

I have presented the theory on that thread that you are being tested by the recruiters. You need to show the right blend of persistence and patience with the recruiters. Leaving messages doesn't work very well usually. You need to keep calling until you get them live on the phone, and still be polite about not being called back.

The first step in proving to TMC that you want to work hard is getting through the recruiting process. Good luck.

I need to do something very soon, how long do I try to contact TMC? Is there really that big of a difference between the three companies? They all seem ok to me except Cypress does have old trucks even the recruiter told me that but well maintained so he said.

[slo4sho]

Well, if you can't get ahold of your recruiter, adapt and overcome. Talk to one of the other guys there in the office. I just finished my orientation with them last weekend and so far (2 weeks) they seem like a good company. I was one of 2 people in my class that got stuck waiting a week for a driving trainer but hey I did get a week at home with my wife so I cant complain too much. But back to your situation, talk to anyone in the recruiting dept. Talk to enough different people and your bound to find someone who can help you out.

[GTR SILVER]

you know...... i only heard good things about boyd bros. check them out

before you make a move...!!!! 8) 8) 8)


http://www.driveforboyd.com/company_drivers.html

[INKTOXICATED]

gaf building supplies. (roofing) is hiring in central jersey. preloaded and pretarped loads. 40-60 huirs a week o/t after 8 i know there hiring 1 or 2 more afternoon shifts. typical days is either 2 local stops 200-400 miles together or a pickup down at the baltimore plant and come back. peice of cake.

[GTR SILVER]

gaf building supplies. (roofing) is hiring in central jersey. preloaded and pretarped loads. 40-60 huirs a week o/t after 8 i know there hiring 1 or 2 more afternoon shifts. typical days is either 2 local stops 200-400 miles together or a pickup down at the baltimore plant and come back. peice of cake.

what's the pay rate @ GAF.....and how much experience do they want....????
thanks

[Jax21]

I work for cypress and i dont have any problems with the trucks the trailers leave someting to be desired. I have been here for a 1.5 yrs and im stayin for now i am home almost everyday and always get the weekends off. Ive only ever been out on a saturday maybe 3 times and was always at the house by 0800. But usually im home by 1500 on friday and will leave out monday mornin @ 0300.

[downriverrob]

I have presented the theory on that thread that you are being tested by the recruiters. You need to show the right blend of persistence and patience with the recruiters. Leaving messages doesn't work very well usually. You need to keep calling until you get them live on the phone, and still be polite about not being called back.

The first step in proving to TMC that you want to work hard is getting through the recruiting process. Good luck.

[quo[u that dosnt seem to be a friendly way to treat a possible employee. he isnt even there yet and sounds like they are leaving him hanging.major red flag!![/u][/quote]

[DaveP]

I have presented the theory on that thread that you are being tested by the recruiters. You need to show the right blend of persistence and patience with the recruiters. Leaving messages doesn't work very well usually. You need to keep calling until you get them live on the phone, and still be polite about not being called back.

The first step in proving to TMC that you want to work hard is getting through the recruiting process. Good luck.

[quo[u that dosnt seem to be a friendly way to treat a possible employee. he isnt even there yet and sounds like they are leaving him hanging.major red flag!![/u]

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I think it cuts down on the amount of whiners they have to waste time and money on.

[pigrider]

Boy, red flags would if I had to continually call a recruiter over and over! Try Maverick! They were a good out fit when I worked for them, but they only had 300 trucks at the time!

[bubbabread]

Maverick is a great company to work for they will teach you the safe way to do things. I have been here a year now. It can be hard work at times but I like it gives you something to do besides sit behind a wheel all day.

It took me 3 months to get on there was a waiting list. The way I figure it if you have to wait to get on at a place they must be doing something right.
So give them a try if you give me a pm with your info I will put you in the QUALCOMM and they will give you a call.

As far as the mileage it depends on where you live and how hard you want to run. On avg. I get 22 to 2600 a week.

Hope this helps and remember flat-bedders like to get dirty

[ChikinTrucka]

I agree with the "Red Flag" theory. If a company won't take my calls and at least pretend they want me to work for them, I'm not wasting my time. Remember, YOU are interviewing THEM! It is the prospective employer who needs to prove that they will be a good company to work for before you even bother to tell them anything about yourself. When I go to an interview, I bring a clipboard with about 75 questions; like: What is the pay rate? Why do you have this vacancy? What do you pay for N.Y.C.? How much to tarp? What is the mileage based on (PC miler)? Beni's, and so on. If they are offended my my questions or don't have the answers, I say see ya latah! If a company won't take your calls now, what makes you think they'll take your calls when you are working for them? Other Red Flags are: Trucks have over a million miles, the yard is full of broken down or totaled trucks, there is no shop or the one mechanic they have can't even find his own ass with both hands. Remember, bad equipment and poor maintenance equal unsafe trucks and unpaid down time! (This has been an issue for me). On the other hand, if you walk through the door and they say "you're hired" before you tell them anything about yourself, turn around and RUN!! I will never, again, work for a company that doesn't care who they hire.

[Jay B]

Maverick is a great company to work for they will teach you the safe way to do things. I have been here a year now. It can be hard work at times but I like it gives you something to do besides sit behind a wheel all day.
Of course they won't pay you a penny for doing anything besides sitting behind the wheel.

It took me 3 months to get on there was a waiting list. The way I figure it if you have to wait to get on at a place they must be doing something right.
Or their turnover rate is so high they cannot fit all the new drivers they need in the orientation room.

So give them a try if you give me a pm with your info I will put you in the QUALCOMM and they will give you a call.
And he will get a $500 referal if you actually do sign up with Maverick.

As far as the mileage it depends on where you live and how hard (read that as illegal) you want to run. On avg. I get 22 to 2600 a week.

Hope this helps and remember flat-bedders like to get dirty

[bubbabread]

True they dint pay much after you get out of the truck but it is a great place to start. They could pay more for tarping and detention time you have to weigh the good with the bad.

If you cant log 2500 miles a week legally you are wasting to much time in the truck stops. True sometimes you have to get creative but thats why they call it a coloring book isn't

Who wouldn't want a referral bonus. The way I see it the company is going to hire the help they need anyway why not get paid for helping! :rock:

[WorldPax]

Avoid Arrow unless you have issues with your MVR. I used to drive for them, and now drive for TMC. HUGE improvement.