Interesting Opportunity

Lawrence · Jun 13, 2011

Interesting opportunity for cargo vans owner operators...with one of the largest TRUCKLOAD carriers:

http://www.expeditersonline.com/cla.../11478/Cargo-Van-Independent-Contractors.html

Brisco · Jun 14, 2011

Wonder why the Class "B" CDL requirement??

Turtle · Jun 14, 2011

"Cargo Van Independent Contractors: -Needed for expedited operation.... -Requires class B CDL."

You'd think they'd know better.

kwexpress · Jun 14, 2011

Lawrence said:
Interesting opportunity for cargo vans owner operators...with one of the largest TRUCKLOAD carriers:

Expediters Online.com - The Expedited Freight Information Center

You know you probabley just got them 4 or 500 calls Lol tomorrow.

so now how am i supposed to get anyone on the phone?

you say its interesting so can you fill in any details and save some calls to them any ideas as to what they offer?

AMonger · Jun 14, 2011

I'm betting they have more rules than Carter has pills. Big outfit like that, they'd probably even want to put a satellite dome on the top. Screw that.

skyraider · Jun 14, 2011

Its a large building setting on I 75 and Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga. U cant miss it, big place and lots of rules and such and I bet they will regulate ur driving times with the Dunce Dome on ur roof. Dunce Domes are for those who cant find their way home, arent they?

Moot · Jun 14, 2011

skyraider said:
Dunce Domes are for those who cant find their way home, arent they?

I've got a gps for that. It even has it's own little "Go Home" icon.

Cargo Van Independent Contractors: -Needed for expedited operation. -Dedicated Lanes-Predictable Utilization.

I see some stiff in operations: "I predict a 70% chance of utilizing any one specific van at least once a week or less with 90% accuracy."

beachbum · Jun 14, 2011

Landstar requires a B or A, Hazmat and a dome to lease on even in a Cargo Van.. Just their rules.

paullud · Jun 14, 2011

Well they will likely push rates down even further and cause some major issues like they did when they jumped into hauling boats and screwed everyone over.

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xiggi · Jun 14, 2011

I can see it now, go to cargo van professional driver school with US Express for only $5,000.00. Just work for us for two years and we pay for it. For only an additional $2,000.00 you can also become an accredited gps user.

AMonger · Jun 14, 2011

skyraider said:
... lots of rules and such and I bet they will regulate ur driving times with the Dunce Dome on ur roof.

'ZACKLY! That's what you get when you go with a big company.

purgoose10 · Jun 14, 2011

I wonder how long it take to get through school??

You know they may even have a lease purchase with a guaranteed job!!!

davekc · Jun 14, 2011

Not sure of its accuracy, but another carrier told me that these are some type of retail/mall runs for a UPS contract.

Ragman · Jun 14, 2011

davekc said:
Not sure of its accuracy, but another carrier told me that these are some type of retail/mall runs for a UPS contract.

Bet the UPS drivers are happy about that.

purgoose10 · Jun 14, 2011

davekc said:
Not sure of its accuracy, but another carrier told me that these are some type of retail/mall runs for a UPS contract.

I can see it now. 70c a mile and hurry back I have another for you.

davekc · Jun 14, 2011

No idea on pay, but it was described as more route work than anything else. Probably mileage and per stop fee.

paullud · Jun 14, 2011

I called and they are looking for someone from the Detroit area.

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Dreamer · Jun 14, 2011

Oh it's just HORRIBLE having that dome on top! Oh it's ridiculous that they can tell how close I am so they can offer me a run while I"m moving. YUCK!!!! Seriously? wow.

From the ad...

Hiring out of Detroit, MI and Chattanooga, TN. -Home every other day and most weekends. -Dedicated Lanes-Predictable utilization.

Doesn't sound like sit and wait stuff... but unless someone tries it and reports, it's all conjecture isn't it? LOL.

Not in Detroit or Chattanooga, so leaves me out!

Dale

paullud · Jun 14, 2011

Dreamer said:
Oh it's just HORRIBLE having that dome on top! Oh it's ridiculous that they can tell how close I am so they can offer me a run while I"m moving. YUCK!!!! Seriously? wow.

From the ad...

Hiring out of Detroit, MI and Chattanooga, TN. -Home every other day and most weekends. -Dedicated Lanes-Predictable utilization.

Doesn't sound like sit and wait stuff... but unless someone tries it and reports, it's all conjecture isn't it? LOL.

Not in Detroit or Chattanooga, so leaves me out!

Dale

I guess they only need someone from Detroit now.

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highway star · Jun 14, 2011

Dreamer said:
Oh it's just HORRIBLE having that dome on top! Oh it's ridiculous that they can tell how close I am so they can offer me a run while I"m moving. YUCK!!!! Seriously? wow.

I get pre-dispatched via cell phone.