Other than tarps, chains, and the fact it's a flat bed? Umm nope, go fur it

Guys like you sure make things difficult for the rest of us!! :mad:

core mark in dfw is looking for class a drivers.

I will say that at Archer Cargo where ive been the last 1.5 years has been really good. Im very framiliar with getting the run around from companies ive worked for. They give me 50 cents per mile and i stay out as long as i like. My dispatchers are surprisingly nice. I just figured id put in my 2 cents. Ive been doing this a long time and i dont plan on leaving.

alphatrucker:

I will say that at Archer Cargo where ive been the last 1.5 years has been really good. Im very framiliar with getting the run around from companies ive worked for. They give me 50 cents per mile and i stay out as long as i like. My dispatchers are surprisingly nice. I just figured id put in my 2 cents. Ive been doing this a long time and i dont plan on leaving.

So, they give you 50 cents per mile, and you've put in your 2 cent?? That brings you down to 48 cents per mile!! :confused:

runwme said:

So... why did you give UP my "dream job?" Driving an RV? Going to the races? lol. I'm not a good "wrench turner" so... I have nothing to offer THEM but driving. I've always wanted to drive a big rig for a race team. Have YOU considered going back to ONE of them... now that you can drive the big rigs?

That's a good first start! I'm sure (as you said,) that school will pass muster with MOST carriers! If ONE discounts them... you should discount THEM.

That makes you a recruiter's "wet dream!" And the endorsements are good, too!

MORE "cream" for a recruiter! A clean record... and a stable work history!

I have (mostly) ALWAYS been a Team driver. 9 years going on 30! I wouldn't think "one" would haul produce BOTH ways. MOST companies who put food on our table, do it as a "backhaul." I.E: You find a company that hauls ANY product (mine was beer) to the West coast, and then haul azz back to the East coast with produce. This DOES require "team driving," but... the benefit is the fact that you get home almost every weekend, AND... you get an (almost) guaranteed 5,000 miles a week! DON'T start for LESS than 20 cents/mile for ALL miles the truck runs. (That equates to 40 cpm solo... and you CAN get that kind of pay to start!)

I currently drive "team" for FedEx, but you need ONE year experience to get hired on. Let's just go GET that ONE year any way you can! CRETE is a good company (as they have done well by repete,) but... don't limit yourself by saying the FIRST one has to be the ONLY one! Like HE said... you need to get started before the shelf life on you CDL expires!

There is a BIG difference between flatbedding and "dry" freight! You need to give more thought to how hard you want to work... while REALLY learning how to drive a big rig across country! But... if you are that "fit" and want to work HARDER for the same money I'm making... GO for it! It will do you well in the future if you want to move on to "heavy hauling."

I suggest you get started NOW! And... that you really think about what you want. AND... that you make a "plan!" But... don't let the PLAN get in the way of getting started! The doors don't OPEN until you are actually driving a big rig on the roads of this great country!

Don't go for the "lifestyle" some will sell you... of living in your truck and getting home once a month. DON'T go for any "lease purchase" deal until you know MORE than they think you know!

That being said... there is no shame in starting with a Mega Carrier like Crete, CRST, Werner, Schneider, or so many others. Just stay away from C.R. England and, if possible... Swift!

Ask more questions, and I'll continue to offer more "insight" (if not answers.)

And.... pay attention to what others may say "in jest." There is truth behind every joke.

Dedicated Team Run $1200 guaranteed

compensation: Dedicated Team Run $1200 guaranteed
Looking for a team driver to cover a dedicated run from
Des Plaines, IL - East Moline, IL - Empty
East Moline, IL - Phoenix, AR - FedEx Run (No more than 30000lbs)
Phoenix, AR - LA - Empty
LA - Groveport, OH - PIlot load (no more that 18000lbs)
Groveport, OH - Des Plaines, IL - Empty

This run is dedicated, and it has ran the same for 3 years by the same drivers. It's a very simple and easy run. One of the drivers is leaving and I need to replace him. The load is Forward Air Freight, which is a pretty big company and assures consistency.
We pay a flat rate of $1200 which comes out to about 50 cents per mile. I am not looking for someone that changes positions often, because I have a very good driver and I don't like to change his co-driver often. So please, only drivers that are serious about this position contact us.

Requirements:
1 year of verifiable experience
Clean MVR
Able to pass the drug and physical test.

We offer:
Good Truck
Weekly Direct Deposit
Consistent work without surprises
Prepass -
E- logs

For more information contact Sunny at 855.254.2224 or cell 954.643.3010

I would stay in a normal career. Truck driving is nothing but a scam with a bunch of unscrupulous people. I have been doing it ten years to long. Run the other direction.

All career's have good points and bad. I've had lots of career's and even more jobs, some have been as short as 2 hours and some took almost 20 years to decide I wanted out.
Overall trucking has been good to me, matter of fact I'm kind spoiled now. I work long hours but it's by far the easiest job I've ever had and I stay clean & warm when it's cold outside and cool when it's hot and my check is in the bank every week what more could I want?

CDL CLASS A DRY VAN DRIVERS.
MUST have a minimum of 1 year VERIFIABLE COMMERCIAL DRIVING EXPERIENCE. OTR. Must be able to complete Driver Logs.


48c/mile to 50c/mile
We pay detention, good inspections, empty miles.
E-mail : [email protected]