Anyone east of I-95 in N.C.?

[nctrucker1]

Is there any drivers like me, who lives east of I-95 in North Carolina that gets turned down by most trucking companies because of that policy? I have 3 years experience, with a clean driving record, but it seems that whenever I get a tip on a better driving job, one of the first questions that is asked is where in N.C. do you live. Of course, as you know, I am told, "Sorry, we do not hire east of I-95". I have lost many good chances with good companies because of this policy. Please do not say pack and move. That is easy if there is not family involved. Does anyone know of decent companies around here that does not have that policy??

[Mr. Ford95]

How far east of 95 are you? We aren't talking like out on the beach are we?

[bentstrider]

Same thing happens to me when I apply for a mid-level carrier that's located in the MidWest.

The only thing hurting me right now is the accident with Swift, but I'm usually told no, due to living in the suck that is California.

[wsyrob]

Superior Carriers has a terminal in Wilmington if you don't mind tankers.

[Mr. Ford95]

Not knowing exactly where you are but Givens is out of the Va Beach area, they are vans.

[nctrucker1]

I am 1 and half hour east of I-95, 30 minutes west of Wilmington, N.C. There are some tankers in Wilmington, but as of now, I have no haz mat. That I have to work on. Then, I will have to see if they pay enough to make a living.

[nctrucker1]

one and a half hour east of I-95 is my haunt. But, I wonder what is the difference say I lived an hour north of Raleigh???? Seems like they lose out out on a lot of good drivers with policies like that.

[smashburn]

one and a half hour east of I-95 is my haunt. But, I wonder what is the difference say I lived an hour north of Raleigh???? Seems like they lose out out on a lot of good drivers with policies like that.

I was told it was proximity to the ocean .. salt .. that was the issue. East of 95 and south of orlando were the lines I was told .. on this coast at least.

[Cyanide]

I am 1 and half hour east of I-95, 30 minutes west of Wilmington, N.C. There are some tankers in Wilmington, but as of now, I have no haz mat. That I have to work on. Then, I will have to see if they pay enough to make a living.

The average company driver here at Superior will gross in the neighborhood of $50,000+ annually with 100+ days off and, by only driving roughly 100,000 miles or so in that time frame and also running legal. It's really not all that hard to do with our pay package! Some drivers take off more time and make less, while others take less time off and make more income.

Superior Carriers Pay and Benefits
Mileage pay (Practical Route Miles):
.415 Loaded/.34 Empty.

Loading/Unloading Pay (All live loads):
$20 first 2 hours, then $13.30/hour.

Drop/Hook Pay (For load pickups/drops):
$10.
Note...if a driver is significantly delayed during a drop and hook at a customer due to the load not being ready, waiting for security, paperwork, sample results, etc. then the driver will be paid the $20 live load flat rate, then hourly as necessary.

Tank Wash Pay:
$20.
Note...almost all tank washes involve dropping the dirty tank and/or hooking a clean tank during which the driver is paid according to the hourly rate. If the driver is required to wait for their assigned tank to be cleaned then the driver will be paid the $20 tank wash flat rate.

Breakdown Pay:
$13.30/hour.
Breakdown pay will be paid until the driver goes into a hotel if necessary due to an extended breakdown situation, then will go on layover pay schedule.

Sleeper Berth Pay:
$10/night.

NYC Pay (per load going in or coming out):
$50

Canada Border Crossing Pay (per loaded crossing):
$15 first hour, then $13.30/hour.

Local Pay (Loads under 76 miles of domiciled terminal. Also, 51% of your loads must be "local" to be paid this rate, otherwise will be paid the normal hourly rate.):
$16.54/hour.

Layover Pay (after 15 hours):
$13.30/hour ($106.40 each full paid 8-hour period). First fifteen hours free, then paid eight, then ten free, then paid eight, etc if necessary. Hotel authorized for extended situations.

Holiday Pay, Bereavement Pay, Jury Duty Pay:
$106.40/day.
Eight major holidays, one floating holiday, and three days for funeral of family member. Holiday pay is paid whether driver is working or at home.

Personal Days (after 30 days):
$106.40/day.
0-3 years: 2 days per year.
3+ years: 5 days per year.
Note...driver can "bank" up to thirty days.

Training Pay (Depending upon experience):
Experienced drivers: $13.30/hour all on-duty hours.
Inexperienced drivers: $100/day for up to six weeks, as deemed necessary by trainer.
Also, within sixty (60) days of hire, driver must attend the company's five-day safety and orientation course in Kingsport, TN. Driver will be provided company-paid lodging and paid $100/day training pay. If driver fails course they will be immediately terminated and not eligible for re-hire.

Vacation Pay:
$793.92/week (48 hours x 16.54/hour).
2 Weeks at 1 year.
3 weeks at 8 years.
4 weeks at 16 years.
5 weeks at 24 years.

Time Off:
5-7 days out, 1-2 days in unless longer time out requested by individual.

Insurance (after 30 days):
Health, Dental, and Prescription Insurance:
Single plan $18/week, $250 deductible.
Family plan $37/week, $500 deductible.

Life, Short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance are paid for by the company.

Vision Insurance:
Not available.

401k Plan (Open enrollment every quarter. Company automatically enrolls driver at 3% unless other amount requested or driver declines enrollment):
Company matches 50% up to a max of $600 annually. Immediate vesting.

Profit Sharing Plan (After 1 year)
Vested after seven years.

[nctrucker1]

thanks for the info, i will check into it

[Hawkjr]

thanks for the info, i will check into it

Try C&C Trucking out of Duncan South Carolina.. They have signs on the back of there vans all the time about hiring along the I-95, I-85, and i think I-81 Corridor

C&C Trucking Online.

[pete421]

thats probably the case for most companies, why not move, easy solution, if u wanna be on the road so much, obviously not much keeping u home, not their fault u live in bumfuxk egypt and youll never get a load home, u dont live in nevada and complain u cant find a job snowplowing, gotta live near where work is for you