[GoldiesPlating]

Originally Posted by ToolMaker

Let's be honest here......nobody cares whether or not you like/dislike somebody around here......the fact is Fred is a "positive influence" on this board....often when there's tons of negativity.

He's always been quick to answer any questions I've had and I appreciate him for that. Merry Christmas to all....and a prosperous New Year to all of us!!

jeff

Thanks Jeff. Merry Christmas to you and yours too!

[terrylamar]

Originally Posted by TMCTrainer9224

Your full of $hit Fred. Im routed to San Diego for Friday come find if you want to back up what you say, I dont waste my time on turds like you. You think you are such a hotshot, people in des moines talk so much $hit about you and you dont even realize. Crawl back under the rock you came out from under and shutup.

I, too, have heard a lot about flatbed fred in Des Moines. Only, everyone I have talked to has the utmost respect for Fred. I think highly of Fred, I haven't talked to him over the phone or face to face. He has answered some emails. I get most of my information from his website and his post here and other websites. I thought he was a genius with his website and recruiting efforts. More power to him. Now that I find out he isn't getting recruiting bonuses my respect for him has gone up tenfold. I don't know if he is getting any compensation of any type. Do this just to help prospective TMC employees is admirable. Fred don't listen to the negativity here and on other sites. You are doing a good job. Keep it up for those out there that need the help the most, the newbies.

[Doktari]

I'm an ultra noobie here and have posted my share of noobie questions and such. In doing so, I've read oodles of threads, be they pertinent to me or not and have run across many threads where Fred has offered input and advice, all with a positive attitude. This whole time I figured he was gettng recruiting $$$ if drivers went to TMC and mentioned his name, and if he were my openion would be "go for it dude, you deserve it." It's not like he's got recruiting messages flying all over CAD or anything. He's got his website on his sig. So what. If a few people find their way to his website, call him, get some questions answered and decide to go to TMC then I say pay the guy. But that's me. All's fair in love, war, and business IMHO.

That's my 2 cents.

Keep on keeping on Fred. Oh, and I'm not going with TMC cuz my old aching knees told me they'd leave me if I did.

[vonSeggern]

It's like this.

Sorry but Fred is not a schill from TMC in the recruiting department. Fred is just a guy that is enthusiastic about his company and does a good job at that.

If you think he makes big money on recruiting a driver you are wrong. TMC pays us $100 for every driver that gets into a truck. That means they have to make it through orientation and 6 weeks with a trainer. I think the odds to flop a set in Hold 'em are far better than the odds of seeing your $100.

Despite whatever flaws the company might have, we believe that TMC is a good company that is of high integrity. As conscientious employees, we want good drivers in the fleet, not the thrill of getting a whopping $100 in our paychecks.

[Duce]

9224? what was the reason that you left tmc the first time? and what made you come back :?:

[AsphaltBound]

TMC recruiter that came into our TDS said something about $ 100 just for stopping in any TDS and letting everyone see the shiny TMC truck and saying "This could be you", is this different than what your talking about?

[terrylamar]

Originally Posted by AsphaltBound

TMC recruiter that came into our TDS said something about $ 100 just for stopping in any TDS and letting everyone see the shiny TMC truck and saying "This could be you", is this different than what your talking about?

A driver in coordination with recruiting can do this. It is $100.00 per authorized visit. A driver can refer another driver and get $100.00 for a new driver. I'm not sure what it is for an experienced driver. This is $100.00 per driver.

[vonSeggern]

Originally Posted by AsphaltBound

TMC recruiter that came into our TDS said something about $ 100 just for stopping in any TDS and letting everyone see the shiny TMC truck and saying "This could be you", is this different than what your talking about?

Yes, I forgot about this.
Many times these visits are on a Saturday. It just isn't worth $100 for me personally to give up a good part of my day. During the week, if I was running a load, maybe but probably not.

[GoldiesPlating]

Thanks everyone, your comments were a much needed boost. SOMETIMES, negative posts DO get to me and that's usually when you see me loose my cool. I spend a day or two asking myself if I should continue my efforts. Then posts like these come along and help me redouble my efforts. Happy Holidays and God Bless.
Just for public knowledge here are some figures to go over on my earnings BEFORE I stopped taking recruiting "bonuses".
$500.00 - Paid to me for an experienced driver I recruited.
$200.00 - Paid to me for two new drivers I recruited.
$200.00 - Paid to me for two schools I visited with my truck.

and NOW:
A toll free number directed to my cell phone for people to call.
A brand new daycab to drive.
A relatively easy gig running dedicated with first pick of load choices and a guaranteed salary running dedicated.
An OUTSTANDING female fleet manager who cares a LOT about her drivers.
Home every day, weekends and holidays and working VERY close to home.

[Doktari]

Originally Posted by GoldiesPlating

and NOW:
A toll free number directed to my cell phone for people to call.
A brand new daycab to drive.
A relatively easy gig running dedicated with first pick of load choices and a guaranteed salary running dedicated.
An OUTSTANDING female fleet manager who cares a LOT about her drivers.
Home every day, weekends and holidays and working VERY close to home.

What more could ya ask for? Well, I can think of some things but I'm a greedy bastard.

Amazing what a little negotiation can get ya. Congrats man!