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Originally Posted by Rookie McRookerson
I researched both companies also. After graduation I went with IDC. Both companies are very similar. The guys running both grew up together.
IDC has better equipment. They run autoshifts and have inverters in the older trucks (2004-06) and EPU's in the 2007's. They equip their trucks with aluminum wheels and have truck washes in at least 3 of their terminals. The Volvo's have huge condo sleepers with a breakfast nook that converts to a lower bunk and an upper bunk. They have a beautiful main terminal in Tacoma that has a diner in it. They also allow pets with a deposit ($750 with $500 of it refundable)
Gordon runs Freightliners exclusively. They own the dealership next to their corporate office. Their trucks are all 10 speeds with no inverters. They don't even allow inverters. The trucks have weed burner exhaust that draws complaints from other truckers who have to park next to them. They don't have pavement in their main terminal. It turns into a mud hole in the winter. I don't know about you. But, I can't stand the baby blue color of their trucks!
You'll see both companies running pretty similar routes (I-5 corridor). They both run into Canada. Both companies run 48 states. But, their bread and butter has been the I-5/western states routes.
It may come down to the color of the trucks that determines where you choose to work!
Good luck!
I am also looking closely at IDC and Gordon after I graduate from school. I live in Eugene, OR and which carrier travels the I-5 corridor the most. Also, how long were you in training with IDC before going solo.