Who do you drive for and why?

paullud · Feb 8, 2011

Just wondering who you drive for and if there is a reason that makes you stay with them.

zero3nine · Feb 8, 2011

paullud said:
Just wondering who you drive for and if there is a reason that makes you stay with them.

I haul for several carriers and brokers located in various areas of the country. I am now based in North Georgia, but I still have four straight truck drivers in my trucks in California.

I have my own authority and $1.5 million in cargo insurance. I don't think I would be happy eating from only one plate.

chefdennis · Feb 8, 2011

It is easy to see who I drive for, the logo is at the bottom of each post I make...why...because I drive less and make more then i did with my previous carrier and the Owner of the company has a great utmost of integrity in how he does business with his contractors....

citibori · Feb 8, 2011

I haul for Mercer Transportation. It's been really hard to stay here because of the loads. There ain't any! But I will say that as a company they are pretty good. They will help you in any way they can although I don't know how much I can take. It's getting worse by the month as far as the loads go. I'm gonna try and stick around a little longer and see where this goes

paullud · Feb 8, 2011

That seems to be the reputation of Load 1 from what I have seen.

paullud · Feb 8, 2011

It sounds like a good business plan in good times or bad.

paullud · Feb 8, 2011

citibori said:
I'm gonna try and stick around a little longer and see where this goes

Hopefully you don't jump out of the kettle and into the fire.

wimpy007 · Feb 8, 2011

Started with Roberts, wish it was still around, then FedExCC for 11 years. Retired again, but not for long, went back but FedEx was not taking vans, Off to Con-Way I went but not for long they were purchased by Panther, O well.

paullud · Feb 8, 2011

wimpy007 said:
went back but FedEx was not taking vans, Off to Con-Way I went but not for long they were purchased by Panther, O well.

Did you have a preference between FedEx and Panther?

paullud · Feb 8, 2011

rooster21 said:
We are a Fleet Owner/Operator looking to grow with a company.

The security of knowing the owner "John" will go above and beyond to make sure that our trucks are moving, but again understand why we need to be down "Maintenance and the Drivers".

Thank you John!

It's good to be a part of a company that knows you and has your concerns in mind.

JOHNCLARK · Feb 8, 2011

rooster21 said:
We are a Fleet Owner/Operator looking to grow with a company.

The security of knowing the owner "John" will go above and beyond to make sure that our trucks are moving, but again understand why we need to be down "Maintenance and the Drivers".

Thank you John!

What do you mean your happy here?! I have to change that.

This is corporate America!! PROFITS,PROFITS,PROFITS!! JK!!

I love having you guys!! Where's that 4th truck you promised me

?!

CharlesD · Feb 8, 2011

I drive for my wife now...hauling loads of groceries and the occasional purchase that won't fit in the car.

paullud · Feb 8, 2011

CharlesD said:
I drive for my wife now...hauling loads of groceries and the occasional purchase that won't fit in the car.

Hopefully you get along with the boss.

LisaLouHoo · Feb 8, 2011

zero3nine said:
I haul for several carriers and brokers located in various areas of the country. I am now based in North Georgia, but I still have four straight truck drivers in my trucks in California.

I have my own authority and $1.5 million in cargo insurance. I don't think I would be happy eating from only one plate.

We all hear the pros and con (especially cons) of having more than one carrier, but really, it's a good way to reap more benefits in many cases; and in such a fickle business, one may have 4 carriers at once, but in six months, they may not be the same 4. That's another good thing about having multiples: finding those that work for YOU.

Which carriers does my boyfriend run for? Let me check and see who they are this week, LOL!

ATeam · Feb 8, 2011

zero3nine said:
...I still have four straight truck drivers in my trucks in California.

Especially in California, it would be OK to hire gay drivers too.

scottm4211 · Feb 9, 2011

ATeam said:
Especially in California, it would be OK to hire gay drivers too.

zero3nine · Feb 9, 2011

ATeam said:
Especially in California, it would be OK to hire gay drivers too.

LOL!

Three are members of my church and one is an old friend from high school who happens to be an ex-con who has turned his life around through his relationship with Jesus. (Christ, not Gonzales)

Pretty sure they are all straight. I'm kind of like the Chick Fil-a of the trucking world in that regard.

fired at you from my Droideka

purgoose10 · Feb 9, 2011

I have been running for 1 manufacturer from plant to plant. Same run every night with my C/V and 3 nights a week hauling one pallet to Atlanta airport with a part time driver on my p/up. I run 6 nights a week 540 miles a night, same run, same road, same people. Any way the manufacturer is going overseas this month so I'm going to hit the open road again and broker to several carriers. I am upgrading to a new truck to compete with Sprinters. I just like running on my own, when I get ready I go home, I go. I'm to old to sweat the small stuff.
Have talked to several people but I must say John Clark is a straight shooter who will help anyone succeed. After my 40+ years on the road, that's saying a lot.