Nations Express !
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fortwayne
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It was about 2-3 years ago and I drove a van with Nations Express. I would rate them in the average catagory myself. They do alot of NLM automotive stuff and at that time that seemed to be about all we got for the cargo vans, things could be different now so try to find some current cargo van drivers signed on with them now. I would rate them behind Panther, Tri-State, FedEx, Express-1 - but that is just my thought. I look at the companies I mentioned as Tier One expeditors, then come your Tier Two companies and the Tier Three companies. It is those tier three companies I would stay clear of. (Those just a few steps away from closing their doors or just getting sucked up by someone else) I would put Nations on a Tier Two level myself.
Fort Wayne
'Stand Up For Yourself - Don't Wait For Someone Else'
Fort Wayne
'Stand Up For Yourself - Don't Wait For Someone Else'
I would say fortwayne got it right for most of these questions that come up. There are companies that began with a regional orientation, and inevitably their customers sent them farther. Those who drive for them, sit and wait a lot, especially now, as these outfits don't have national accounts outside of waiting for the NLM run.
If one runs for a co. like this and stays local (if they have a lot of local freight), it's almost like a real job. There are several like this in the Detroit area, and as long as they stay where their bread & butter is, they can do o.k.
Cargo vans: specify your equipment right in the fist line, and you won't get straight truck answers.
If one runs for a co. like this and stays local (if they have a lot of local freight), it's almost like a real job. There are several like this in the Detroit area, and as long as they stay where their bread & butter is, they can do o.k.
Cargo vans: specify your equipment right in the fist line, and you won't get straight truck answers.
Broompilot
Veteran Expediter
I have a good friend who signed on them around Feb 1.
He did so bad he only stayed with them three weeks. Same story with many in his class and it was a big class.
Things looked great up front, large Customer Base, shortage of Trucks to run loads, great Dispatch. But the Truck has gotta be where the freight is, he did almost as much in DH as Paid Miles.
I wish I could tell you otherwise but the largest goal of bonus $ well you would have to have more than just luck to reach that goal.
He did so bad he only stayed with them three weeks. Same story with many in his class and it was a big class.
Things looked great up front, large Customer Base, shortage of Trucks to run loads, great Dispatch. But the Truck has gotta be where the freight is, he did almost as much in DH as Paid Miles.
I wish I could tell you otherwise but the largest goal of bonus $ well you would have to have more than just luck to reach that goal.