Comments By Mike D.

32 years ago for me, as well.

Where does the time go.

I'm short in the army at Fort Hood

LOL!! Short. Thanks for the memories!

I've been out 32 years and still remember being "Short" before going PCS or when I separated.

Laura

I know a young man at Fort Hood who is also considered it.

I'm short in the army at Fort Hood and I'm looking at the possibility of driving as a civilian when I get out. Many people in the service say that lifestyle is hard to beat considering the pay and the relatively little out-of-pocket living expenses. No rent, no electric bills, no doctors bills, no dental bills and three squares a day on top of a basic paycheck which is mostly money to squander away on a nice car, a new Harley-Davidson or whatever. Is driving a Big Rig for a "Big Wig" carrier really a lifestyle that's really tough to beat for a bachelor with no spouse or children when one considers what it potentially pays and how much sweat and knuckle-busting is involved in the employment? One also has to consider how tough the job market really is.

Bob Baffert has a colt that they paid $2.5 million for.

Those people have more money than they know what to do with.

According to Nancy, when the foals are about 2 years they have a veterinarian report done and then sold at auction. One of her foals sold at auction for $900,000.

I'm in the wrong business.

100%. I am going in with the attitude and desire that I will retire with Millis. Will I? Who knows but I know the longer I work for them and if I don't mess up, I'll get seniority, raises, etc. And where did I learn that?

Here, on TruckingTruth. TMC seemed great but I am in my early 50's and while I don't shirk work, folding an 80 pound tarp in freezing rain isn't as much fun as it would have been 10-20 years ago, so I'm taking this as a blessing and an opportunity, not a disappointment.

I was a little upset when TMC changed course but I think it turned out for better, for me.

All major carriers offer fantastic opportunities. They all have outstanding equipment, a strong support structure, powerful financing, and a long list of Fortune 500 customers. People often believe they must find just the right company to work for, but that's not true. An awesome driver will be happy and successful at any major carrier, a lousy driver will be miserable at any major carrier.

Give Millis everything you've got for one full year. See it through. You may eventually decide you want something a little different, so you'll move on. But most of the time a person stays with a company for a full year, they're thrilled right where they're at.

I work in Waco, right now, at least for another week.

I have to tell you, I've researched, I've been in contact with their drivers, I've watched the YouTube videos from their drivers, and the recruiter has been on the up and up with me, I don't see how you could go wrong.

I was a little upset when TMC changed course but I think it turned out for better, for me.

Thanks for the quick reply Mike D. I have my eye on Millis Transfer now that we decided not to move out of Texas when I retire in 2024. Their 3 week vacation after the first year caught my eye when looking at their benefits, I haven't seen that at other trucking companies but I haven't look at them all either. Training terminal being close to Waco, TX is a nice plus too 😎

From what I gathered, and I could be wrong, is that they're constructing a new building in the same place.

I'm curious, are they going to build a new terminal in Burleson or moving to a different location in Texas?

I have masks, hand sanitizer, and a king fu stance to ensure people respect the social distance requirements!

I also just remembered that there is a truck stop right across the road from the terminal with an okay restaurant.

With the COVID craze now, I don't know if it's open for serving food, though.

I honestly feel better about it. I'm trying to wrap up an ugly divorce and getting out of Texas is an actual relief. It should be a nice drive.

AND fewer 100plus degrees days,to boot.

Richland.

Burleson was the worst Millis terminal facility when I was there. Not enough room, dusty, hot (Texas), and poorly laid out.

Which terminal in Wisconsin?

Awesome! That was my favorite terminal, and favorite shop, both.

I don't mind telling you when she immediately put me on the phone with the head of human resources, I thought it was over.

I live in Texas so I was already thinking about the heat at school, so now that's one less thing to worry about.

Richland.

Burleson was the worst Millis terminal facility when I was there. Not enough room, dusty, hot (Texas), and poorly laid out.

Which terminal in Wisconsin?