Looking for a better carrier
- Thread starter Opel2010
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Sorry to hear that. Hope things will improve for both of ya.
Maybe speak with several different Co. Recruiters to see what they offer.
I think your in for a big surprise if you think Landstar load board will help you. As was already was stated it is relationship building with the agents is where you will make your money. Also hazmat requirement along with at least a class b cdl. Landstar load board is mainly for the big trucks and those loads usually aren't the good paying loads those are for the ones who build relationships with the agents. I know personally be aye I was with them for 9 yrs.
My Take on EXPEDITING: Many variables, not much is Set, rarely a PrePlan for Vans, know your monthly maintenance/living costs, lots of common sense, often a crap shoot, have a decent emergency fund in place, look at your AVERAGE Gross over 6 Months not 1 or 2 Months, find yourself a good Maintenance Shop, fluctuations are the norm, so adjust your expenses as you Learn and above all be grateful you're alive and able to work.
(4.5 years expediting with Bolt-Express)
(4.5 years expediting with Bolt-Express)
Yes I understand the sitting part we've done that the past couple of months! When we worked with Bolt Express and with Panther they had a costumer base so you were running on the weekend just seems with Try Hours when Friday rolls around there looking for Monday loads
Hello I just posted about who some would say is a good carrier to run for because of the sitting on the weekend ! When we came into the expedite world we started out that its all about the money what the load is paying and you got 40% of the load pay well that's what we get paid now but at $1.24 a mile and I know expedite is not going to make you rich but we did make good money with others expedite companies
So, what are you and your husband thinking of doing? In the Posts above this you sounded fairly satisfied with Panther and Bolt. Why did you leave THEM? Just wondering. I read what you've written and that you've been driving for 15 years (husband more of that). Sounds like you're mostly not happy about lack of loads on the weekends, but yet (no offense Intended here) you stated YOU HAD WEEKEND LOADS with Bolt & Panther whom you left? I wish you both luck in making your decision of a New Carrier. It's a tough one I'm sure and as you already know nothing is set in stone in Expediting with most any Carrier. Things can change and fluctuate. Last year I went thru all of my Monthly Home-Based Expenses and sacrificed some things and ways of life in order to reduce stress and income concerns. That helped immensely! Good Luck!
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Was with one owner that had another company helping with things and they didn't pay us the way the contract was it took weeks to get them to see what they were doing by then they company he had handling the people at Panther for him well let's just say they did things that were wrong
Its hard to explain with out telling a long story but it had to do with the people the owner had running his trucks at Painter and we are in good standings with both companies we just have to find a good owner that has a truck open
Sounds like you need to find an Owner who SOLELY takes loads from the Carrier. You then will be paid weekly or bi-weekly or whenever your Signed Contract with the Owner says. Make sure the Contract states you ONLY accept Loads thru Carrier's Dispatch. So you have now Contacted Bolt, Panther and other Recruiters to have them looking into finding you a Truck Owner to drive for?
Contact ...Expeditor Services .. if your a quality driver .. they will find you a quality owner and you will get paid... IMO
I've been with ceva log for 13 years they are great company to work for Richmond Va office is well run and well manage
we come and go as we please, we have home delivery, line haul, hot shots, ground, air cargo, and few other things we do, they all paid really well
one thing you have to no matter what company you work for you have to learn the system the ends and outs
of it
get to know dispatchers and others in company, be go to guy
6 month's is not long to learn system
we come and go as we please, we have home delivery, line haul, hot shots, ground, air cargo, and few other things we do, they all paid really well
one thing you have to no matter what company you work for you have to learn the system the ends and outs
of it
get to know dispatchers and others in company, be go to guy
6 month's is not long to learn system
I believe Geo is doing it locally... if you want OTR, CEVA ain't the carrier you're looking for. Nice people, the pay is good, but lots of deductions and not too many runs. I've been there...
I did both when I worked there.
Thanks for the warning about the lack of runs and the amount of deductions. I will keep that in mind.