who to work for in florida
#21
11-03-2007, 07:31 AM
Cypress Truck Lines, their main office is in Jacksonville.They are a flatbed company.Haven't had any experience with them.The only other thing that comes to mind is driving a tram at Disneyworld.That way you always have something to haul.Haul people to the parking lot,pick up a back haul of people to the front gate.No log books.
#22
11-03-2007, 09:18 AM
Originally Posted by Skywalker
Not to be "argumentative", but as one who lives in FL....and drove for CFI, I can honestly say that after my time off at home.... I never waited long to get a load out of the state.
In truth, only on one occasion did I wait a day for a load. I normally got assigned a load within an hour or two of going on the board. Sometimes I was deadheaded out of the state to as far away as SC. Did I care? NO! I got paid the same empty or loaded. They could have deadheaded me to Maine, Minnesota, or California.... and it wouldn't have bothered me a bit. I have seen more than just a few Red Racers in FL....more than in years past. So their freight base has to have improved there. If they don't have a load going out right away....its alot like being "anywhere". You use the time to reset, rest, shop...or whatever. Right? 8)
#23
11-03-2007, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by worldisnotenough
Originally Posted by Skywalker
Not to be "argumentative", but as one who lives in FL....and drove for CFI, I can honestly say that after my time off at home.... I never waited long to get a load out of the state.
In truth, only on one occasion did I wait a day for a load. I normally got assigned a load within an hour or two of going on the board. Sometimes I was deadheaded out of the state to as far away as SC. Did I care? NO! I got paid the same empty or loaded. They could have deadheaded me to Maine, Minnesota, or California.... and it wouldn't have bothered me a bit. I have seen more than just a few Red Racers in FL....more than in years past. So their freight base has to have improved there. If they don't have a load going out right away....its alot like being "anywhere". You use the time to reset, rest, shop...or whatever. Right? 8)
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11-03-2007, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by worldisnotenough
not trying to be argumentative!
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#26
11-04-2007, 02:53 AM
Originally Posted by steelhauler2007
Cypress Truck Lines, their main office is in Jacksonville.They are a flatbed company.Haven't had any experience with them.The only other thing that comes to mind is driving a tram at Disneyworld.That way you always have something to haul.Haul people to the parking lot,pick up a back haul of people to the front gate.No log books.
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11-04-2007, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Fredog
I have talked to several cypress drivers and none of them were happy
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#28
11-04-2007, 04:54 AM
Originally Posted by Fredog
Originally Posted by steelhauler2007
Cypress Truck Lines, their main office is in Jacksonville.They are a flatbed company.Haven't had any experience with them.The only other thing that comes to mind is driving a tram at Disneyworld.That way you always have something to haul.Haul people to the parking lot,pick up a back haul of people to the front gate.No log books.
I been sitting here in a lot full of loaded trailers for 2 days and not moved except to ride down and get some Chinese food. Trucking is goofy Overall mass unhappiness
#30
11-07-2007, 04:48 AM
I would suggest Shaffer out of Florida, reefer division for Crete. It's easy to get into Florida with dry freight but hard to get out unless your pulling a refidgerated unit. Shaffer hauls for Minute Maid so would not be a big problem getting out. Also they have SE regional come available at times as well, when it does they offer it to there OTR guys and gals.
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