Yeah that is a big difference. I suppose I'm free to negotiate whatever I can. If the agent needed another truck really bad I might have been able to get $3000...maybe some of the later guys that signed on did just that. We signed our six loads early. I thought at $5/mile they'd dissappear quick.

 

I thought at $5/mile they'd dissappear quick.

you would think eh :P

 

I work in a recruiting/dispatch agency for Landstar. I would gladly help you with any questions you have about us. I just came off the road from driving for Landstar (had to come off the road due to kids/home). Give me a call and we can chat...330-484-6013 ext. 200. My name is Tammy.

 

Funny, all of yall Landstar folks are from, Ohio. :shock: Did everyone in the Landstar office sign on to CAD? :P

 

Actually the owner of our agency has all of his office personell logged into this website. Myself and one other in the office are ex-drivers for Landstar and the owner wants all his employees to understand what drivers talk about, gripe about, etc. He wants them to be able to work with drivers better and in a closer function.

I get on here and chat since I do miss being on the road and it's a way for me to remember some of the good days...and the bad too.

Be good, be careful, be safe!!!

 

Oh I see, says the blind man. Ok. It all makey sinse, now.

 

So all of you are with RKY? What type of freight do you mostly broker?

 

RKY agency is the recruiting half of our agency. DUV agency is the freight half. Primarily we do dry freight from here but we do get the occational flatbed also.

 

Thanks for all the great feedback, guys.

Tammy, just a quick question for you. I live in NC and need to get back home about once a week, on a weekday, for personal reasons. However, other than that, I can run every weekend and six days a week pretty much 52 weeks a year.

I'm guessing this is doable, but just wanted to check.

Also, I have a background in transporting hazardous materials. Gman had commented previously about A&E (ammunition and explosive) loads paying more than most dry freight. Do you see that as well on your end? Also, do you have to have anything other than a hazmat endorsement to transport A&E loads, such as special permits from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms or some other similar entity? Do your hazmat loads pay better than dry freight and, if so, can you give me a range of what might be realistic to expect?

Again, guys, thanks for all the great ideas.

-- c t

 

Carolina Trucker,
I have said this more than once to GMan about his expert advise and straight answers to anyone's questions. I have asked him enough of my own questions and have gotten nothing but expert, straight forward answers. I for one think GMAN should get some compensation for his participation in this forum. Never any rude,sarcastic remarks. Just honest answers.
I too have invited him for dinner on me if he is up in my neck of the woods.
It would be an honor to meet him.
I feel a opportunity for you GMAN as a consultant in the business. I'm sure there are many, besides myself that would pay for his expertise and knowledge. Maybe GMAN Brokering and Consulting LLC? Just a thought!