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Post by Arcflash on Mar 4, 2004 16:58:14 GMT -5
I sure hate to admit it but it looks like I am going to change jobs in the first year. I have things I don't like about Roehl, but overall they have been great to work for. I really wouldn't leave for another major carrier but an opportunity has presented itself that I just can't pass up. It's a dedicated run, three days a week, and it pays salary. It pays what I make in 11 days running for mileage too. I'd be home every other night and have weekends off. It's flatbed work, but the trailer I will have has a sidekit so that's not too shabby.
It's one of those deals where openings only come up when someone retires or dies. Thankfully, the position is open due to the first circumstance and simply because of where I live I am a perfect fit for the job. It's better for my family situation too... things really aren't working out that well with me being gone 11 days at a time. On top of that the schedule leaves plenty of time for my race car, and other such summertime activities.
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Post by SilverBullet on Mar 4, 2004 18:53:30 GMT -5
Hey Arcflash, sorry to hear things aren't working out all that great for you. I wish you all the luck with this new carrier though. Sounds like a good deal.
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Post by Arcflash on Mar 4, 2004 22:06:26 GMT -5
Thanks SB. Roehl isn't all that bad though. The truck they assigned me is a piece of crap, and they are sort of scamming me on insurance and what not, but that seems to be the usual with the larger carriers. The other opportunity is just too good to pass up though. Dedicated run, three days a week, and still pays good. Brand new binder, no qualcomm to deal with, etc.
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Post by truckertom on Mar 4, 2004 22:41:35 GMT -5
This is how you do it. Go do your road time and when you get it done, start looking around for a better gig.
Good luck to you and I hope you have found a lifer.
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Post by Arcflash on Mar 4, 2004 23:04:09 GMT -5
That was my plan TT, but it turned out that my road time ended up only being 4 months. The job sort of fell into my lap. Someone retired and the guy started asking around and someone dropped him my name. Viola.
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Post by truckertom on Mar 4, 2004 23:24:28 GMT -5
I don't blame you! I would bust a move on that one. So what if you get lucky?
One day, you too can join the ranks of the Abused driving instructors that have to listen to grinding gears all day long.....(better stick with what you got) LOL!
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Post by Maverick Blaquehardt on Mar 9, 2004 8:12:57 GMT -5
I don't blame you either. I once heard about the grass being greener on the other side, then I found out it was "crab grass". Bear one thing in mind, if you quit a job-it goes on DAC just like any other reason. Companies see this and they look at longivity. If it's short-they start asking questions. I wish you success like TT said. Hopefully it will be your LAST move...
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Post by Arcflash on Mar 9, 2004 23:00:36 GMT -5
It's a done deal now. I turned in the truck, packed my stuff in a rental car, and drove the 808 miles back home. They could have routed me 400 miles closer to home to turn it in but that is not where they wanted it. The truck had a lot of stuff wrong with it too so you'd think they would route it to a terminal with a service facility. Nope... Took it to a yard without mechanics on duty and turned it in along with all my locks and stuff.
I am starting the new job next week so I have some time to get things done around here, and tend to my own business needs.
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Post by missliz on Mar 9, 2004 23:34:21 GMT -5
It's a done deal now. I turned in the truck, packed my stuff in a rental car, and drove the 808 miles back home. I am starting the new job next week so I have some time to get things done around here, and tend to my own business needs. Congrats, Arc! Best of luck with the new job!
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Post by Arcflash on Mar 12, 2004 10:38:59 GMT -5
Thanks folks. I have to go pick up my first load today. I am not kicking that off until Monday though, so I am going to kick back tonight and tomorrow at home before rolling over that way on Sunday.
Truck has a big engine and a 13 speed, I am happy that I will finally be able to drive up a hill without nearly coming to a stop. The 13 speed will take some getting used to though... It's like a ten speed in lower range, and a super 10 in high. Weeeeeeird.
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Post by truckertom on Aug 14, 2005 14:57:21 GMT -5
I know this is an old thread, but where are you working now? We went to contract training and that leaves Roehl out of recruiting from our school. I have been tempted to go drive for them myself, there are times I consider getting out of the school racket and hit the road again.
But then I wake up and smell the cattle hauler!
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Post by Arcflash on Aug 20, 2005 16:09:48 GMT -5
I drive for a small regional fleet, here in PA. It's sort of the same type of deal that Rachelle had in her last job, except I pull a flatbed. I don't think that I could ever drive for a company again now. I would either have to have the same deal that I have now, or buy my own truck.
I prefer it this way though. Someone else owns the truck, but I operate it. I don't have any of the equipment or tax worries. I just have to stay out of trouble, operate at a profit, and collect my paycheck.
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Post by Rachelle on Aug 20, 2005 17:39:19 GMT -5
I drive for a small regional fleet, here in PA. It's sort of the same type of deal that Rachelle had in her last job, except I pull a flatbed. I don't think that I could ever drive for a company again now. I would either have to have the same deal that I have now, or buy my own truck. I prefer it this way though. Someone else owns the truck, but I operate it. I don't have any of the equipment or tax worries. I just have to stay out of trouble, operate at a profit, and collect my paycheck. Hey, I run a flatbed now, too! Well, a flatbed with a curtain-side, anyway. What do you haul? I haul lumber, building supplies, doors, windows, etc... heavy stuff. My favorite customers are the ones with forklifts... I guess that leaves my Amish customers off my favorite list, even though they're nice people.
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Post by Arcflash on Aug 20, 2005 20:21:55 GMT -5
Hey, I run a flatbed now, too! Well, a flatbed with a curtain-side, anyway. What do you haul? I haul lumber, building supplies, doors, windows, etc... heavy stuff. My favorite customers are the ones with forklifts... I guess that leaves my Amish customers off my favorite list, even though they're nice people. I haul the same things. Shingles mostly, but I have also been known to grab a load of plywood, steel roof decking, or even structural steel every now and then. 99% of the time I am hauling shingles though. My Amish customers have power equipment though. Hehehehe fork lifts, cranes, some even have pickup trucks.
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Post by Fozzy on Aug 20, 2005 21:24:21 GMT -5
Those are probably Mennonites.. (spelling is probably wrong)
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