hiring on with C&M ....

morningstar55ny · Feb 27, 2012

Doggie Daddy said:
If it was me, i wouldn' t even consider the truck rescue job as it probably will turn into a time and money waster. Unless panther can really make it worth your while, and you can make enough cash to help you get started with c&m.

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i agree ........... will know later today or tomorrow..
and haha on top of all this,......
im packing stuff at my apt to move.

purgoose10 · Feb 27, 2012

morningstar55ny said:
i agree ........... will know later today or tomorrow..
and haha on top of all this,......
im packing stuff at my apt to move.

Only the strong survive in this business. Good luck. Probably wouldn't hurt to live in the truck for a month till your checks come in.
I'm talking of your new ride with C&M. I have never dealt with them but if Rocketman says they are good I'll take his word for it.

Rocketman · Feb 27, 2012

purgoose10 said:
Only the strong survive in this business. Good luck. Probably wouldn't hurt to live in the truck for a month till your checks come in.
I'm talking of your new ride with C&M. I have never dealt with them but if Rocketman says they are good I'll take his word for it.

They are top shelf. The 3 week hold back can definitely be tough on ya...and it will actually be the 4th week before you see the cash. Its worth the trouble if you can do it though.

Good luck MorningStar... hope you can get it worked out

Ernest1982 · Feb 27, 2012

Is this C & M Transport out of Painesville Twp., OH that you guys are talking about, if so do they require a certain time of experience? for the straight trucks that is ....

Rocketman · Feb 27, 2012

Ernest1982 said:
Is this C & M Transport out of Painesville Twp., OH that you guys are talking about, if so do they require a certain time of experience? for the straight trucks that is ....

Yes....and yes, they always have. There are always exceptions to the rule though. Always worth a call...or a visit.

morningstar55ny · Feb 28, 2012

Ernest1982 said:
Is this C & M Transport out of Painesville Twp., OH that you guys are talking about, if so do they require a certain time of experience? for the straight trucks that is ....

i would think so ...... i have about 7 yrs experience... and can drive auto 6 speeds/ 8 .. and 10 speeds.. its just like a large car....... or at times i called it the baby truck hehe

morningstar55ny · Mar 1, 2012

wellllllllllllllllllllllllll back to square 1
Owner does not pay to have me come to orientation.. have to fine my own way there.
and well........ i just dont have the funds to get to ohio ...
im on week no #4 ... no job, funds are running low.
its depressing....... * deep sigh*
maybe the owner at CM is not desperate for a driver i guess.

Doggie Daddy · Mar 1, 2012

morningstar55ny said:
wellllllllllllllllllllllllll back to square 1
Owner does not pay to have me come to orientation.. have to fine my own way there.
and well........ i just dont have the funds to get to ohio ...
im on week no #4 ... no job, funds are running low.
its depressing....... * deep sigh*
maybe the owner at CM is not desperate for a driver i guess.

The last time I checked, Greyhound was still running. Also Mega Bus has very low rates.

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hedgehog · Mar 1, 2012

Buffalo, NY to Painesville, OH = 150 miles ?

You don't belong in this business. (After 7 years in this business)

Go on welfare. We will give you free money.

Quit whining.

MissKat · Mar 1, 2012

Hedgehog. You are mean.

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BigCat · Mar 1, 2012

hedgehog said:
Buffalo, NY to Painesville, OH = 150 miles ?

You don't belong in this business. (After 7 years in this business)

Go on welfare. We will give you free money.

Quit whining.

Yea that was kinda harsh. But I think I see where you are coming from. 7 years in biz and after only a month off your funds are almost gone. I would look for work in another line of the trans industry. I would find 1.) A company where you are a company driver and paid to come to orientation 2.) A jobs that doesnt have a hold back.

This is why I left, the money wasnt good enough to justify staying out and sitting every weekend and not getting paid. Company tractor driver again and loving it btw.

Rocketman · Mar 2, 2012

BigCat said:
Yea that was kinda harsh. But I think I see where you are coming from. 7 years in biz and after only a month off your funds are almost gone. I would look for work in another line of the trans industry. I would find 1.) A company where you are a company driver and paid to come to orientation 2.) A jobs that doesnt have a hold back.

This is why I left, the money wasnt good enough to justify staying out and sitting every weekend and not getting paid. Company tractor driver again and loving it btw.

If you were sitting on the weekends with C&M, that would be odd. Some weekends, sure...every weekend? I never did. My guess would be 75% of my weekends were loaded.

Morningstar, I think 7 years in the business says all that needs to be said about you belonging in the industry. But if you can't find the money to get to orientation, I would be concerned about the hold back period. I'm not sure what to advise. Only you know what you have to work with.

I can tell you that if you can get there and make it through the first month, you'll likely be in good shape after that.

BigCat · Mar 2, 2012

Rocketman said:
If you were sitting on the weekends with C&M, that would be odd. Some weekends, sure...every weekend? I never did. My guess would be 75% of my weekends were loaded.

Morningstar, I think 7 years in the business says all that needs to be said about you belonging in the industry. But if you can't find the money to get to orientation, I would be concerned about the hold back period. I'm not sure what to advise. Only you know what you have to work with.

I can tell you that if you can get there and make it through the first month, you'll likely be in good shape after that.

No rocketman I was with panther.

highway star · Mar 2, 2012

Rocketman said:
If you were sitting on the weekends with C&M, that would be odd. Some weekends, sure...every weekend? I never did. My guess would be 75% of my weekends were loaded.

My experience is the same as Rocket. More weekends than not, I have freight.

highway star · Mar 2, 2012

morningstar55ny said:
maybe the owner at CM is not desperate for a driver i guess.

They're not, and I can't imagine them ever being in that position. They would really like to sign on some more teams, so if there are any teams out there looking to move, give them a shot.

OntarioVanMan · Mar 2, 2012

BigCat said:
Yea that was kinda harsh. But I think I see where you are coming from. 7 years in biz and after only a month off your funds are almost gone. I would look for work in another line of the trans industry. I would find 1.) A company where you are a company driver and paid to come to orientation 2.) A jobs that doesnt have a hold back.

This is why I left, the money wasnt good enough to justify staying out and sitting every weekend and not getting paid. Company tractor driver again and loving it btw.

Hope you have better luck...

greg334 · Mar 2, 2012

Morningstar, ignore all of that. I understand how one can get into a bind and many don't get some of the issues people can face.

Hang in there.

OntarioVanMan · Mar 2, 2012

greg334 said:
Morningstar, ignore all of that. I understand how one can get into a bind and many don't get some of the issues people can face.

Hang in there.

Yes...hang in there....maybe OTR is in your future...

bluefish55 · Mar 2, 2012

I think Mornigstar means that the fleet owner must not be desperate for a driver, not the company C & M. But I know that Tim, the fleet owner is also not desperate for a driver. He is a very good owner and will do what he can to help you within reason. In his cube van he pays for all fuel and tolls and pays the driver .36 per loaded mile. Low deadhead miles with C & M. Orientation is 1 day. Yes, you have to wait 4 weeks to get first weeks pay, which can be hard.

morningstar55ny · Mar 2, 2012

BigCat said:
Yea that was kinda harsh. But I think I see where you are coming from. 7 years in biz and after only a month off your funds are almost gone. I would look for work in another line of the trans industry. I would find 1.) A company where you are a company driver and paid to come to orientation 2.) A jobs that doesnt have a hold back.

This is why I left, the money wasnt good enough to justify staying out and sitting every weekend and not getting paid. Company tractor driver again and loving it btw.

maybe thats what i may have to do...... thanx