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hoorah
Joined: 06 May 2008
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 8:52 am Post subject: Which companies run west from midwest (ohio) with dry vans |
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Hey drivers -
Does anybody know some good companies that run solo dry vans west from Ohio and the midwest?
I wanto to run mostly Wisconsin west to MN, Dakotas, Montana, Idaho and Washington/Oregon or out to CO, UT, NV, NM, AZ etc.
Seems like most companies that run west from OH/MI/IN/IL area run all 48 states (which means regular runs into the east coast hurry-up-and-wait-for-backhaul vortex) or only get you home every 3-4 weeks if you live someplace like Ohio.
Other companies that run west only hire and run in the west.
I've already done midwest regional and linehaul, not to mention the "you need to be there by yesterday" reefer produce and meat gigs from CA and KS etc. back to the midwest - plenty of wide-open western scenery but always "super trucker dispatched," always late (even if you're not), always tired and always only semi legal at best.
From what I hear about tanker yankers - they are at least as bad as reefers in the "get there yesterday" department.
I'm still looking for some steady but just slightly more laid back 7-14 day runs from the midwest out west in dry vans. By laid-back I mean 500-600 miles a day instead of 800.
Is it still possible to have just a little breathing room to actually enjoy trucking?
Maybe my dream trucking job doesn't exist.
But does anybody have any suggestions??
Any help would be most appreciated, 10-4.
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YoungZ.W.
Joined: 06 Jan 2007
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Location: Coshocton, OH
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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Where do live here in the buckeye?
How much experience do you have? |
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coalregion
Joined: 12 Jan 2005
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Location: NE PA
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Maybe Gordon? CLICK ME |
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hoorah
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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YounZ.W.
i live in the toledo area - about 7 years experience total - clean MVR - no drugs/alcohol/criminal/accidents - hazmat/double/tanker endorsements - done a little bit of almost everything - driven almost "every kinda rig that's ever been made..." pete, freightliner, volvo, kw, mack, ford, gmc, int'l, - doubles, reefer, dry van, regional, dedicated, P&D, HHG, linehaul, OTR
why? - you gotta awesome job offer??
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hoorah
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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thanx coalregion
i've checked out gordon and they seem like a real good contender for what i'm lookin' for
they're on my keep list so far
if it wasn't for my midwest roots (spelled 'the little woman') i would just cut loose and go wherever i need to go to get the best gig possible
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stormothecentury
Joined: 31 Dec 2007
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Location: Rochester, NY
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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You might want to check out Air-Ride - they're based out of Swanton.
Of course, I always figure almost anything's worth at least a phone call. The only thing you might lose is a little time. |
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YoungZ.W.
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hoorah-
Ashley Furniture has a small distribution center in Toledo www.ashleyfurniture.com They are based out of Arcadia, WI so maybe they have something that is Toledo to WI. |
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coalregion
Joined: 12 Jan 2005
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Location: NE PA
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 6:49 am Post subject: |
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hoorah wrote: if it wasn't for my midwest roots (spelled 'the little woman') i would just cut loose and go wherever i need to go to get the best gig possible
hoorah
I hear ya buddy! :lol: I have those exact same Northeast roots you speak of. I kid my woman all the time that I didn't marry into a family, I married into a damn cult... :lol: |
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Smooth
Joined: 02 Feb 2006
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Location: NE Ohio
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 10:07 am Post subject: |
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Hill Brothers out of Nebraska is reputable company that runs south and midwst .
There is a Walgreens account open in Perrysburg that is home everyday starting at over $20 an hour on www.callcpc.com if you would be interested in that . |
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Smooth
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 10:11 am Post subject: |
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stormothecentury wrote: You might want to check out Air-Ride - they're based out of Swanton.
Of course, I always figure almost anything's worth at least a phone call. The only thing you might lose is a little time.
Air Ride drivers live on the east coast unless your on a dedicated run . |
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mbadriver
Joined: 19 Oct 2007
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Location: I94 Exit 69
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Seems like Roehl goes where you want. I also think they have some local operations at toledo - maybe lowes dedicated/local/regional.
hoorah wrote: YounZ.W.
i live in the toledo area - about 7 years experience total - clean MVR - no drugs/alcohol/criminal/accidents - hazmat/double/tanker endorsements - done a little bit of almost everything - driven almost "every kinda rig that's ever been made..." pete, freightliner, volvo, kw, mack, ford, gmc, int'l, - doubles, reefer, dry van, regional, dedicated, P&D, HHG, linehaul, OTR
why? - you gotta awesome job offer??
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