Gemini Motor Transport
I see that Gemini is hiring here in Florida and Im considering a move to go work for them. Does anyone know much about their hiring procedures. I am actually an ex trucker and currently a firefighter. Ive driven vans, flatbeds and a short stint hauled gas. Always maintained my CDL and have tanker, doubles triples and hazmat endorsements. The environment in the fire service is so bad that Im considering going back to driving. Ideally I am hoping to find an outfit that would hire me part time to fill in when a driver cant work or needs time off. But under the circumstances I would consider a move completely out of the fire service.
I keep hearing Gemini is a good place to work and in central Florida there are not a lot of choices it seems. Any comments are appreciated. |
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Good Luck Timberwolf |
Thanks for the reply. I keep hearing good things about this company. I took a ride over to the Ormond Beach Loves and saw that they only have 2 trucks there. So that means 4 driver spots at best. Im guessing with all the good things I hear and the fact that there are not many spots to being with driving for Gemini would be a longshot, at least in Ormond Beach..lol. Thanks again for the info. Ill keep searching as for now it looks like the best bet for decent paying local jobs is gas hauling so IM hoping to get a foot in the door somewhere and learn the business.
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Good luck.. Timberwolf |
I live in the Daytona area. The commute to Orlando is not that bad so thats doable. Ive looked into Eagle but never heard of Pipeline. Ill do some internet research tonight. I was hoping to find a place that would like a fill in driver but like I said I could be lured away from the fire service if I find decent pay and benefits. Thanks again for the info. Im not too worried about hauling hazardous materials. Right now I deal with them when bad things happen so hauling them would actually be the kinder gentle side of haz mat...lol
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One of my friends works for Gemini, and he is happy working for them. Good pay, decent job. I think he makes around 70K a year, so that’s good enough. All the best to you..
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look into Eagle now as this last week the Orlando yard has 3 openings as 3 drivers got caught red handed stealing fuel from the trucks on the yard... Dumbass drivers it is not worth it it...
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How did you make out crackinwise? I relocated myself recently and have had a couple of offers from other private owned companies but wanted to go with Gemini. I applied and meet all the requirements but never heard back. Their website still shows they are hiring in Ormand Beach. I try to call them to follow up but can't even get a return call. WTF? Hope it's working out for you
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As far as other companies to look at there is Energy Dispatch they pull Race Tracks, pay is in the high 50's to 60's higher for some, however they fire at the drop of a hat ppl who they don't think fit the mold. Eagle and Florida Rock are good starter companies that's it, the pay sucks and the work schedule is demanding. On the east coast you also have Pilot/ Flying J running up and down I-95 along with the Loves guys both great jobs to have, its just a matter of getting hired on. Last but not least my company ( Mansfield Oil ) Can't say enough good things about these guys, they kick Ass, as with all jobs things have changed a bit, which just requires that you roll with the changes it happens everywhere. We were looking for a driver this past week, I am not sure if they found one or not, however if you are interested give me some more details about yourself and we can go from there. Are you working now? Timberwolf |
Hey Wolf, thanks for all that information.. No not working yet. Only got here a couple of weeks ago however have put several apps. out with only 1 response for a interview and that was with Praxair. I did apply to loves and energy dispatch and can't even get a return call from recruiter for a follow up. I don't mind a commute for a bit, but would probably find a apt. somewhere for the week then come back for weekends but my soon to be other 1/2 is in Orlando so eventually I might end up there.
I did look into Mansfield last week after reading your response, they sure have it together. Do they have a hiring area? I'm a good 100 miles from there but again if the price is right, I can live in a small apt, crap lived in a truck for a spell.. I have been talking to JD Haul, and was looking real good, called they managers cell phone as he requested to set up appointment, I left a message and that was last Monday.. Amazing in this communication world how no one communicates.. I do see Fl. Rock running around, I heard they run pretty hard.. Maybe I'll drop a app. to Mansfield and see how it goes.. |
I know this thread is a couple years old but I just logged back into CAD after a few years and I'm a Gemini driver now, so if anyone has any questions I'd be happy to answer them. As for Gemini as a company may I say that I personally think their a good company to work for! If you can/do get hired it's a great place to start off hauling fuel. It's some of the easiest work and best paying work I've ever done besides working in the oil patch in ND. Good luck everyone
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I live in Orlando and currently drive long haul for Roehl. I drove a fuel tanker for 7 years, but that was 14 years ago. With that gap I'm finding it very difficult to get back in with a fuel hauler. Does anyone have any specific hints / tips on how to get their attention when applying at Love's / Gemini? My online apps seem to fall into a cyber blackhole.
A Love's driver I spoke to OTR strongly suggested getting a regional manager's name. If anyone has a regional mgr name, phone number, email address, etc. for the Central Florida area and is willing to share it, it would be greatly appreciated. And by all means, feel free to send the info to me by email if you don't want to make the info public. Thanks in advance! |
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Timberwolf |
Thanks for the reply Timberwolf. Great minds think alike it seems, lol! I just put in an app with Mansfield Oil yesterday. I got a call from Coraluzzo and have an interview for mid-November, but I figured I better get some more apps out there as Plan B in case that one doesn't work out. And thanks for the confirmation, I've heard that Mansfield is the number one fuel hauler to try to get in with. I also apped JD Haul and Praxair this weekend. I've tried applying with both Gemini and Energy Dispatch over the last few months, but can't seem to get their attention. It's frustrating as heck, but I figure something has to give sooner or later. It has to, this OTR life takes its toll. After putting in about 120 hours a week I figure I'm making about $2 / hour out there, so the sooner I can get a local job, the better. The call from Coraluzzo definitely felt like a blessing and finally a bit of light at the end of the tunnel. I appreciate the info on Mansfield and will keep them on my radar. And I'll definitely let you know when something pans out.
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