Hello all,
I will try and be brief and try and get some good opinions from all (especially current or former Tmc drivers). I have been off the thread since coming off the road with Tmc in August of 2007 to work at a plant on shift work 2 miles from home. The plant is down-sizing so I am considering going ''Back on the Road'' (again, just like my name,,,
I spoken to the Tmc recruiter and also the training coordinator I had during my training period. I have had my Class CDL A in good standing since 1978, when I drove as a Bed bUg Hauler for 4 years, went to work for Uncle Sam, retired after 26 years, had to go to driving school (because of being out of the seat for so long) and went to work for Tmc. In nine months I was always on time, no claims, truck bumped up to 70 mph because of past experience and safety record. I ran hard (but safe) on the Line Haul Division before going to Florida dedicated hauling for Lowes. I just did not consistently meet my salary expectations of grossing 1200-1500 per week as I anticipated. (I believe my average gross over nine months was approx 850-1000 per wk)
Tmc has informed me that I am good to be re-hired and I will just need to attend a 3-4 day orientation class in Columbia SC . (this is where I originally trained at)
I am looking to stay out for 2-3 weeks a crack in hopes to generate more revenue to the truck. By the way, I left at making 28 percent of load and was told that is where I will start.
Sorry for the long email and hope to hear/get some feed-back.
HELLO G-MAN AND NICK FROM CA, YOU GUYS STILL OUT THERE ? HOW ABOUT YOU FLAT-BED FRED?
Thanks for reading, Joe (Back on the Road)