Truck Driving Jobs

chickenwire · #1 03-17-2007, 05:50 PM

How much money can you make with this company? They advertise $70k to $100k, does anyone know if this is accurate?

I'm relocating to Nashville from NJ. Does anybody know of any $65k + companies? I'm not afraid of physical work. I fingerprint the whole truck at my current job. I have 15 years of experience and a clean record.

Is this a good company to work for? Any info. would be helpful.

Thanks

CannedSpam · #2 03-17-2007, 06:46 PM

If you live up near New Jersey/New York that will be the only way you will see anywhere near $70-100K. with this company. They persuade prospective employees, that live in other parts of the country, with those numbers and most quit when they realize it is not attainable. Their current turnover rate is over 100%.

Lewis friend · #3 03-17-2007, 07:18 PM

Yes, you can.

I was with them for a few months.

The key is how hard/dilligent you run.

65K should be easy. 100K is possible but you're pushing legally, physically, mentally, and spritiually. Also, say goodbye to your family and sell your bed because you won't ever sleep in it.

The only drawback to me is lack of hometime----even if you live near their main lanes.

Good people.

Where in tn are you going to be?

chickenwire · #4 03-17-2007, 07:30 PM

North of Nashville, a little town called springfield. It's only 20 to 30/45 minutes to prettymuch anywhere in the greater Nashville area from there. thanks for the response.

Red Clay Rambler · #5 03-17-2007, 07:53 PM

chickenwire,

If you will be living in Springfield, there is a Walmart Distribution Center about 40 minutes from you in Hopkinsville, KY. You could make that kind of money there. You will also be near the USF Holland terminal, only about 20 minutes from you in Goodlettsville, TN. There is a flatbed carrier in Springfield called Hoge Motor, they haul alot of aluminum coils, flatbeds with side kits, Pete 379's. I think they get home on weekends, not sure what you will make there. They are a family business, been there a long time. They have a website:

http://hogemotor.com/

There is also a large fuel hauler there called Lynn Logistics, you see them around alot. Not sure what they pay.

Hope this helps.

GTR SILVER · #6 03-17-2007, 08:29 PM

do a search for....."tony_soprano" on these boards he used to work for them.......hope this helps..........lol

Lewis friend · #7 03-18-2007, 01:14 PM

Hmmm....what else?

The sleepers are very small. This is due to the design of the truck---in order to make space to carry cars.

This may be a factor because you'll be out for long periods. This is not a spend one night out, next night at home thing.

Trucks only go 65.

Uniforms.

Insurance not great. No big deal to me. But i'm just saying.

Lots of deadhead. Deadhead only pays .16 cpm at least when i was there. They may have changed. Still great money though.

More later as it comes to me.

CannedSpam · #8 03-18-2007, 02:48 PM

They are certainly not a bad company to work for and yes you can make a decent living but to make $70-100K, you have to devote your entire being to the company and the truck. Those tiny sleepers get old real quick when you have to spend two to three weeks at a time in one. Another thing I have a grievance with them is the fact that they can give you up to eight stops per load but will not pay you for any of the stops. If you work for this company you had better love New York City, Long Island,Boston, etc. Over 60% of their freight originates and is delivered in the northeast. I am not trying to discourage anyone from working for this company, just informing. All facts posted are strictly opinion and as so, are neither confirmed nor denied. This message will self-destruct in 9 seconds.

GMAN · #9 03-18-2007, 04:29 PM

Most drivers can earn from $50-80M/year hauling cars. I have known of some who make in excess of $120,000. There aren't that many who will make in excess of $100,000. If you are moving near Nashville, there is a car hauling company called Northside(?). I believe they are in Goodlettsville, Gallatin or somewhere in that general area. I don't know much about them, but recall seeing them advertise for drivers in some of the area truck stops.

Lewis friend · #10 03-18-2007, 04:34 PM

Yes, that's true; a multi-stop load will not pay anymore than a straight (one stop) load. Although i never got one with 8 different stops. It was usually 2 or three stops.

When i was there, it was first in first out dispatch unless two drivers got there at the same time. In that case, senority took effect.

You may want to also look at cassens or leeseway or any of those other unionized carriers as they and others put you in a hotel everynight. And this can and does make all the difference in the world.

Actually, i know a job that would be perfect for you since you are in knoxville and i will pm you.