Quote:
Originally Posted by harleypiper
How did you make out crackinwise? I relocated myself recently and have had a couple of offers from other private owned companies but wanted to go with Gemini. I applied and meet all the requirements but never heard back. Their website still shows they are hiring in Ormand Beach. I try to call them to follow up but can't even get a return call. WTF? Hope it's working out for you
Hey Harleypiper, not sure where you are living, however if you can make the commute to Orlando check out Coraluzzo Transport.
Samuel Coraluzzo Co., Inc. & Torrissi Transport They came here about a year ago to pull fuel for the Wawa stores that have hit Central Florida market like a bang, they also have their hands in quite a bit of other stops. They have two terminals as we do one in Orlando and one in Tampa for the most part trucks marked with the Coraluzzo name pull central Florida / east coast area, Trucks marked with the name Torrissi pull the Tampa /west coast market. I have been told the drivers start at $18 an hour with experience, however there is also word on the rack that if the current drivers don't pick it up the company is going to change over to a percentage pay by the load. Typical hourly mentality go slow and make more money but in this business it is about doing the job as safe as possible and as quickly as possible, so it is just a matter of time before they change the way they pay drivers.
As far as other companies to look at there is Energy Dispatch they pull Race Tracks, pay is in the high 50's to 60's higher for some, however they fire at the drop of a hat ppl who they don't think fit the mold.
Eagle and Florida Rock are good starter companies that's it, the pay sucks and the work schedule is demanding.
On the east coast you also have Pilot/ Flying J running up and down I-95 along with the Loves guys both great jobs to have, its just a matter of getting hired on.
Last but not least my company ( Mansfield Oil ) Can't say enough good things about these guys, they kick Ass, as with all jobs things have changed a bit, which just requires that you roll with the changes it happens everywhere. We were looking for a driver this past week, I am not sure if they found one or not, however if you are interested give me some more details about yourself and we can go from there.
Are you working now?
Timberwolf