Comments By Don

I am just asking for future consideration, but for anyone based out of California or is there all the time, what is the industry there like for a driver? Pro's, con's, particular regulations pertaining to, etc, for Cali?

No consignee has ever asked - nor have I ever lowered - the landing gear while attached, and getting unloaded.

"There's also chatter that FAB is going to PULL all offers, and stay to 'play another day.' Trying to weed 'in' they loyals"

Anne, I don't see that happening. I assume IP has already signed contracts with WST, Truck One, etc., so how can FAB "pull all offers"?

I have seen Truck One delivering in Buffalo, but don't know much about them. I need to talk with WST tomorrow to get some clarification about their accessory pay, but overall, their package looks to definitely compensate less overall than FAB.

I find it odd that International Paper is going with various trucking companies for their locations, rather than using one company as with FAB. This will no doubt reduce running loads since we wouldn't be pulling from Mt. Vernon, Streetsboro and other plants. If Wooster drivers pull only from Wooster IP, that could mean less runs per day = less $$. I'll wait and see and check around more companies here in Wooster, also. Hope all works out for you and Tom.

What did Tom think of Westsides "pay package," (or is someone rise pulling out of Mt. Vernon)? Comparing runs using FAB's current mileage and accessorial pay extras, and Westside's, we are taking a pay cut for each load ran, not to mention eliminating our daily pay. No unload or D&H pay is a big loss, also. Drivers in Wooster are upset, but "whatcha gonna' do?" I will talk to Brian in Westside Columbus next week, before I consider other options. It's a shame FAB is closing down. I really enjoyed working for J.B. and FAB.

Hey, Don!

WST is NOT taking over Tom's barn! Truck One is, and they SUCK. If you email me (in profile) I'll give you my phone number again, or his or both, but....

I did call WST and yeah, their pay package doesn't stand out to me, either. They DID say they'd be willing to take Tom, however. Hmmm. Truck One is $24/hr. flat; and because they are not getting YOU guys, and they won't tell me or Tom what lanes/stops they ARE getting; there sure won't be much, but a few stops, and maybe a 40 hour work week. No overtime, either.

I've been in talks with JRayl (you should check them out! ) and speaking with Karen Murphy over there, it's looking good. Ask for her, and mention TT; you'll get the 'good scoop.' They're even closer TO you!

I'm also speaking to PittOhio .. but that's an iffy one for Tom's liking; he's not done LTL for YEARS! Bulk Transport (tanks) is another 'maybe,' but are a bit far.

So, in a nutshell, JRayl is looking better every day. They are also a training company, and will be partnering with Trucking Truth! The local isn't set up as 'precisely' as FAB, but it still looks attainable to meet and exceed where we were before. Yes, they DO have local. I've got a list of the lanes.

I hope this helps; I'll keep you in the loop, though! MAST trucking (who recently partnered here, too!) is another option for YOU, we however, are too far. If you call them, speak to Jenna or Mark. Great folks, as well.

Wish you well in your decision, WST sure sounds better than what Truck One has to offer.

On another note, Tom got a Level III on i71 yesterday; passed with flying colors! He texted the paper, I texted it to Kim, and she was jumping for joy! Sure, Tom gets that $300 bonus, but we all know Kim gets that $1K, LoL!

We shall keep on keeping on, as things allow. Some of the guys down by Tom have already left, so there's no shortage of runs around here, that's for sure! Weekend work available (of course,) as well.

Take a look at JRayl, maybe even MAST; you may be close enough to them.

Best to ya, let us know!

~ Anne & Tom ~

ps: also talking to a 'nearby' small biz guy, but.. probably a 'nope.' Silvertip Transportation Services.. ?!?

What did Tom think of Westsides "pay package," (or is someone rise pulling out of Mt. Vernon)? Comparing runs using FAB's current mileage and accessorial pay extras, and Westside's, we are taking a pay cut for each load ran, not to mention eliminating our daily pay. No unload or D&H pay is a big loss, also. Drivers in Wooster are upset, but "whatcha gonna' do?" I will talk to Brian in Westside Columbus next week, before I consider other options. It's a shame FAB is closing down. I really enjoyed working for J.B. and FAB.

90% of the time, comments like the young prospective drivers comes from a place of insecurities hidden by machoism. Most all of us have "been there, done that." Hopefully, he will eventually grow up emotionally (many do not), and realize his ignorance years prior. In the meantime, I try to stay stay from these people.

No, everyone will not go through the same at Schneider as you, unless they too have a sense of entitlement. Get this through t your thick head. Trucking companies are not here to serve your every whim and demand. You work for them; they don't work for you. I have seen posts from some real thumb suckers, and you are close to being the biggest. My encouraging words? Get out of trucking.

Ok everyone, enough for here as my post get deleted because someone feel so. The point of this post was letting those applying to Schneider in Phoenix AZ know what they wil go thru. If they are desperate enough to be ok with it, I wish them good luck. For the rest of you guys here, I hope you respect your profession a bit more. Do not settle for any and every crap just because you are a trucker, you are tough, you are the real man. Do not assume that everyone needs to go thru the same pain as yours, to be an awesome trucker like "you". As long as majority of you don't change your mindset, this career gonna be looked down by others and you will be treated like a rescue from homeless shelter by your employer. Bye

I don't know where you are from, but most companies expect you to "do it their way or no way." You don't like that idea? Then go buy your on truck.

They were kind of Our or No Way. I bet they cannot treat experienced drinew hire or not the same way, so they were putting all their ego on zeeo experienced new hires. They can enjoy their high turn over rate... Train new drivers, Make them hate you, Loose them as soon as they find a better or even similar opportunity, rinse and repeat!!

LMAO. Damn, people are so freaking soft and have huge senses of entitlement. Either his Majesty changes his attitude, or I doubt he will be around the truck driving industry very long.

I am confused. There are four accidents listed, but you state you have had only one, which you were terminated for. More information would be needed to allow forum members to have a better understanding of what you are facing, and allow them to offer more complete advice.