What is stopping you from returning to a factory position?What made you get into trucking,let alone OTR?

 

I kind of realy like my job alot. punch in before my pre trip punch out after my post trip paid for every thing inbetween.

 

o they moved to Mexico. CEO wanted to make billions not millions.. took trucking, but did know how they treat employees like shi^. If I ever find a good job I won't brag about on the web... not that stupid.

 

don't brag too much, they may change the way they pay you... Mexican trucking companies will becoming by the millions after the pilot project is complete next fall and you may find your self getting paid by the mile.

 

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After over two decades doing this work.... I have to admit... I do like it.

After running 48 states, Canada, and Alaska for soooo many years, I now have a regional job in the Upper Midwest, average over 3K miles a week, and occasionally finish out new drivers.

By the house two or more times a week and off on the weekends. And I get .38 a mile (.48 when I train), $600 average bonus every quarter, good benefits, and 4 weeks vacation a year. Great travel agent (who is a real cute girl with a lot of savvy and brains) who keeps me loaded up and gets me home EVERY time I need to get to a dentist or doctor appt and family events. Most of my loads are drop and hook dry box and less than 30K lb. Not the prettiest equipment at the truck stop, but it runs good and is well maintained. Great shop techs who listen and fix the problems.

Been with them (Mike Brooks, Inc) since '99. Not planning on leaving anytime soon. I hope others can end up with a carrier that treats them as good. How many carriers, when a close family member dies, gives you over $500 tax free, a week off, sends flowers, and still asks if you need any assistance like I got.

Those carriers are out there. You have to search around and ask a lot of drivers, but it is worth the effort if a person plans on making a career of driving. I can pretty well guarantee you that you will not find this atmosphere in a big national carrier. Look for carriers that are in specialized freight or have very specialized accounts. They are usually the ones that treat you well.

 

I liked trucking, worked for Roehl.
Stepped out of the truck for family issues.
Now it is time to get back out there.
Second interview with the same company this week.
I will see you out there.

 

I wish you luck PA.
Let me know how you make out at Ashley.

respects,
Dennis in se pa

 

I like what I do. I am home everyday and dont have to deal with truckstops. I enjoyed being over the road but I enjoyed more sleeping in my bed everyday and not dealing with all the scumbags out there in the stops.

I havent been in a truckstop except once or twice over the past 9 months.

 

Really enjoy Truck Driving. Could say I love it.
I dont mean this to say that I love my job.
I need challenges and get bored easily so I often change jobs for a break from the routine. Have done nearly any type of trucking since I started in 1992, but still a few things to try.
I have yet to go Bull Hauling for example but have that on my list as soon as I find the right person to work for.
Currently working locally as OTR is just beyond boring for me, I need more activity each day than OTR provides.
I have a restless spirit and Trucking seems to suit it well.