i just would like to no as much as anyone can tell me about interstate out of tacoma WA TEAMS THAT IS THX.

 

Just like to no how they are good or bad thx.

 

We teamed for them in 2005.

Excellent equipment, spec'd like an owner op with great inverter and refrigerator.

MUST CHAIN UP in snow. This makes sense considering they are based out of the NW.

Good miles usually. Good pay!

They are suffering growing pains so there is a lot of the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing.

Some of the team dispatchers can be real rough to deal with.

Great terminals (the newer ones that is). Big screen televisions, work out rooms, big showers.

You can check out company car for 2 hours to do shopping, etc. when at a terminal.

 

I agree with movinit except for one point and thats chaining if you tell them it is unsafe you don't have to chain.It was also left out that the trucks are automatics which can have its pluses.The insurance pkg. is or was great when we worked there only problem is the LI is out of Oregon so if you are ever injured like my hubby was it is hard to find a doctor who will accept the L and I insurance.We made a large amount of money teaming at Interstate and would still be there if it weren't for hubbies injury.

 

England and Interstate seem to have the worst driving habits on the road. Either speeding down the road or cutting you off on the 5. Nice trucks, but who want's to drive a paddle shift or auto? Women I guess haha :lol:

 

I was an owner-operator with them for about 1 1/2 years. My biggest grip was condition of the trailers. Being mostly drop and hook no one took care of them.

When I refused to pull a trailer with bad brakes they just gave it to a company truck to haul. Then let me sit for 10 days.

Company trucks look nice but the drivers seem to be breaking down all the time.

Now if it were not for the poor trailers I might have stayed.

 

Kind of like who really wants to drive a really light blue truck.... Queers I guess. haha

 

I didn't post this originally. However, I plan to begin working for Interstate after I graduate from driving school in the middle of February. I was disappointed there weren't more hits. So, I thought I would dredge it up and see if it would get some more posts.

There were a couple posts from team drivers. I was more interested in those who knew about their solo program.

 

Hey Rookie, the last I heard you had to have 6 mos. exp to apply with IDC. If this requirement has changed? I would really be interested in knowing.

 

They HAVE dropped the 6 month requirement. They ARE hiring drivers right out of school. In fact, I submitted an application and received a Letter of Intent to Hire and I don't even start school until January 15th.

BOL to you!