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richey94 · #21 10-19-2006, 11:18 PM

Fred do you know if TMC pays layover pay and if they do how much is it?

Jeff is experiencing this for the first time and I was just wondering. His load was canceled and the only load they had in the area was going the opposite direction of home. He already has something lined up for tomorrow.

Duce · #22 10-19-2006, 11:38 PM

forget about the schools in NJ. $3000.00 for 48 hrs refresher
Des Moines school is $3000.00 for 160 hrs refresher. I guess thier is a advangage to going to des moines..

Rawlco · #23 10-19-2006, 11:38 PM

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Tanker Yanker wrote:
I thought that I once read in a previous post that you choose your loads after you arrive at a customers off quallcom, or whatever, and your responsible for getting yourself headed home for the weekends.

I don't ever remember seeing a post to that effect regarding TMC.

TankerYanker · #24 10-20-2006, 01:37 AM

When Tcurr had is posts up I believe it was talked about then.

GoldiesPlating · #25 10-20-2006, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaMustang

Hey Fred!!
I am Finally posting after reading these posts additively,..for about 4 months, going to cdl school, pre hiring with Rebecca,even talked to you on the phone once, but anyways, thanks for all your help, should be coming to Iowa Monday.
BTW, Do the trucks already have fridges in them, Tv's??

No fridges or TV's, those you pick out and supply.
Good Luck to Ya Driver!
Fred

GoldiesPlating · #26 10-20-2006, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TankerYanker

Is it my understanding that TMC dispatches you for each load, or do you pick your load off a board when you get to your delivery point .

I thought that I once read in a previous post that you choose your loads after you arrive at a customers off quallcom, or whatever, and your responsible for getting yourself headed home for the weekends.

Just wondering if it had changed or if I am mistaken. Thanks

After you get "empty" your fleet manager will usually offer you the loads that are available to you in your area. They KNOW what will get you home and usually guide you into choosing the correct ones.

GoldiesPlating · #27 10-20-2006, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by richey94

Fred do you know if TMC pays layover pay and if they do how much is it?

Jeff is experiencing this for the first time and I was just wondering. His load was canceled and the only load they had in the area was going the opposite direction of home. He already has something lined up for tomorrow.

They DO pay layover but i have no idea what it is. I never had to use it. Jeff can call his fleet manager to find out.

chromewheels · #28 10-24-2006, 03:42 AM

What are TMC trucks governed at? How many pete 387 trucks do they have out there? (roughly)

GoldiesPlating · #29 10-24-2006, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by chromewheels

What are TMC trucks governed at? How many pete 387 trucks do they have out there? (roughly)

Depending on your seniority, either 65MPH or 70MPH. 5 years in gets you 70 MPH. I'm not sure on the qauntity of 387's.

richey94 · #30 10-25-2006, 12:11 AM

Fred, Jeff didnt get a bunk warmer when he got the truck, is this something that TMC supplies or do you have to purchase it? I thought I read on the other thread something about TMC charging a driver for one. I just didn't know if I needed to start looking for one or if he could get one at the terminals.