Favorite Trucking Companies

Hey trucking truth what are some of your favorite truck companies to drive for and why?

My favorite company is the one that fits my needs.

Every company has their strengths and weaknesses. Every driver has their priorities. It's up to the driver to find that company that fits their needs.

Example:

Prime's strength is their starting pay. But their downside is the lack of hometime.

Meanwhile, Roehl's strength is their Hometime, but they don't pay as well as Prime.

If Bob has three kids and wants to be home every week then he will not consider Prime as his ideal company. Roehl would be on his radar though.

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My favorite company is the one that fits my needs.

Every company has their strengths and weaknesses. Every driver has their priorities. It's up to the driver to find that company that fits their needs.

Example:

Prime's strength is their starting pay. But their downside is the lack of hometime.

Meanwhile, Roehl's strength is their Hometime, but they don't pay as well as Prime.

If Bob has three kids and wants to be home every week then he will not consider Prime as his ideal company. Roehl would be on his radar though.

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Old Dominion Freight Line.

Why? ODFL is a very successful company that is growing, evidenced by rising stock and terminal expansion / remodeling .57 cpm to start for linehaul. Plenty of miles and lots of freight. 1 week paid vacation after 1 year, 2 after 2 years, 3 around 8 years, 4 after 10 years. 7 paid holidays after 90 days employment , including your birthday (each holiday is over $20 an hour for 9 hours a day). Actually being home for those paid holidays and not at a truck stop. Company paid hotel stays for any layovers while doing linehaul - no sleeping at a truck stop. Benefits at a reasonable cost. Free benefits for just the driver if not insuring a dependent(s). Generous 401k company matching. Newer equipment. Preventative maintenance on all equipment every 30 days. Open door policy with management. Family atmosphere among drivers and at terminals. Hires student drivers.

I started at ODFL right from trucking school. Depending on the run schedule, rookies can earn over $1,000 a week AFTER all taxes and deductions - I know, I've done it consistently. But it's not just the money, this company fosters a family atmosphere and cares about its drivers - I've experienced it time and time again. My linehaul manager is a stand up guy. All the OD drivers I've met are willing to lend another driver a hand.

No place is perfect to work at, but I'd never want to work anywhere else but at Old Dominion. I had plenty of companies to choose from when I graduated trucking school, truckload or LTL. I chose OD and will probably be one and done. No need to go anywhere else for my career. I make enough for my wife to stay home, I get home every day and have two days off a week, and I love my trucking job.

Old Dominion Freight Line.

Why? ODFL is a very successful company that is growing, evidenced by rising stock and terminal expansion / remodeling .57 cpm to start for linehaul. Plenty of miles and lots of freight. 1 week paid vacation after 1 year, 2 after 2 years, 3 around 8 years, 4 after 10 years. 7 paid holidays after 90 days employment , including your birthday (each holiday is over $20 an hour for 9 hours a day). Actually being home for those paid holidays and not at a truck stop. Company paid hotel stays for any layovers while doing linehaul - no sleeping at a truck stop. Benefits at a reasonable cost. Free benefits for just the driver if not insuring a dependent(s). Generous 401k company matching. Newer equipment. Preventative maintenance on all equipment every 30 days. Open door policy with management. Family atmosphere among drivers and at terminals. Hires student drivers.

I started at ODFL right from trucking school. Depending on the run schedule, rookies can earn over $1,000 a week AFTER all taxes and deductions - I know, I've done it consistently. But it's not just the money, this company fosters a family atmosphere and cares about its drivers - I've experienced it time and time again. My linehaul manager is a stand up guy. All the OD drivers I've met are willing to lend another driver a hand.

No place is perfect to work at, but I'd never want to work anywhere else but at Old Dominion. I had plenty of companies to choose from when I graduated trucking school, truckload or LTL. I chose OD and will probably be one and done. No need to go anywhere else for my career. I make enough for my wife to stay home, I get home every day and have two days off a week, and I love my trucking job.

6string I could've sworn I was reading the next OD recruiting brochure when I started reading this.

Yeah he's selling his OD LTL crack again!

My favorite company is the one that fits my needs.

Every company has their strengths and weaknesses. Every driver has their priorities. It's up to the driver to find that company that fits their needs.

Example:

Prime's strength is their starting pay. But their downside is the lack of hometime.

Meanwhile, Roehl's strength is their Hometime, but they don't pay as well as Prime.

If Bob has three kids and wants to be home every week then he will not consider Prime as his ideal company. Roehl would be on his radar though.

Need help choosing your first company? Click here!

Thanks for giving your opinion, it really is about what fits your lifestyle the best. When I choose a company I like to look at the health benefits to see what they offer and how much it will cost me from the get go, home time and pay of course.

Old Dominion Freight Line.

Why? ODFL is a very successful company that is growing, evidenced by rising stock and terminal expansion / remodeling .57 cpm to start for linehaul. Plenty of miles and lots of freight. 1 week paid vacation after 1 year, 2 after 2 years, 3 around 8 years, 4 after 10 years. 7 paid holidays after 90 days employment , including your birthday (each holiday is over $20 an hour for 9 hours a day). Actually being home for those paid holidays and not at a truck stop. Company paid hotel stays for any layovers while doing linehaul - no sleeping at a truck stop. Benefits at a reasonable cost. Free benefits for just the driver if not insuring a dependent(s). Generous 401k company matching. Newer equipment. Preventative maintenance on all equipment every 30 days. Open door policy with management. Family atmosphere among drivers and at terminals. Hires student drivers.

I started at ODFL right from trucking school. Depending on the run schedule, rookies can earn over $1,000 a week AFTER all taxes and deductions - I know, I've done it consistently. But it's not just the money, this company fosters a family atmosphere and cares about its drivers - I've experienced it time and time again. My linehaul manager is a stand up guy. All the OD drivers I've met are willing to lend another driver a hand.

No place is perfect to work at, but I'd never want to work anywhere else but at Old Dominion. I had plenty of companies to choose from when I graduated trucking school, truckload or LTL. I chose OD and will probably be one and done. No need to go anywhere else for my career. I make enough for my wife to stay home, I get home every day and have two days off a week, and I love my trucking job.

Thank you for your opinion, that really does sound like a nice job I see these trucks on occasion.

Old Dominion Freight Line.

Why? ODFL is a very successful company that is growing, evidenced by rising stock and terminal expansion / remodeling .57 cpm to start for linehaul. Plenty of miles and lots of freight. 1 week paid vacation after 1 year, 2 after 2 years, 3 around 8 years, 4 after 10 years. 7 paid holidays after 90 days employment , including your birthday (each holiday is over $20 an hour for 9 hours a day). Actually being home for those paid holidays and not at a truck stop. Company paid hotel stays for any layovers while doing linehaul - no sleeping at a truck stop. Benefits at a reasonable cost. Free benefits for just the driver if not insuring a dependent(s). Generous 401k company matching. Newer equipment. Preventative maintenance on all equipment every 30 days. Open door policy with management. Family atmosphere among drivers and at terminals. Hires student drivers.

I started at ODFL right from trucking school. Depending on the run schedule, rookies can earn over $1,000 a week AFTER all taxes and deductions - I know, I've done it consistently. But it's not just the money, this company fosters a family atmosphere and cares about its drivers - I've experienced it time and time again. My linehaul manager is a stand up guy. All the OD drivers I've met are willing to lend another driver a hand.

No place is perfect to work at, but I'd never want to work anywhere else but at Old Dominion. I had plenty of companies to choose from when I graduated trucking school, truckload or LTL. I chose OD and will probably be one and done. No need to go anywhere else for my career. I make enough for my wife to stay home, I get home every day and have two days off a week, and I love my trucking job.

Thank you for your opinion, that really does sound like a nice job I see these trucks on occasion.

Agreed! This sounds like a wonderful gig. The ONLY part I would disagree with is the vacation time. While this may be generous compared to some other trucking companies, having to work a full year for 1 week off is actually pretty stingy. My last two jobs (unfortunately not driving positions) have both STARTED me off with 4 to 5 weeks of vacation time PLUS a 7 to 10 company holidays IN the first year. After much reading and research, I wholeheartedly think that pay and benefits are the main reason why companies have such a hard time attracting and keeping drivers on their payroll. Sure there are other reasons as well, but compensation has got to be the big one that causes the majority of the turnover in this industry. All that said, If I were looking for a driving position today... I'd definitely put ODFL at the top of my list for many of the reasons 6 String lists in his post.

6string I could've sworn I was reading the next OD recruiting brochure when I started reading this.

I know, I thought the same thing after I read it. Sheesh.....

Yeah he's selling his OD LTL crack again!

It'll make you feel goooooddddddd!