Navajo
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No drivers on TT that work at Navajo that I'm aware of.
Your best bet is to go to a local truck stop. Wait for a Navajo driver to fuel and talk to him while he's fueling. Mostly every driver is open to you asking about their experiences with the company. You're sure to get a ton of information.
The difference between looking online for reviews and asking a driver currently working at the company day in an day out is that the reviews online are the rantings of a person who failed trucking so instead of blaming themselves they blame the company. You won't get good information online.
I see you live in Boise. Go to the TA Truck stop on exit 54. It's a very large truck stop I'm 100% sure you'll find a Navajo driver to talk to within minutes.
Anyone have first hand experience with Navajo good or bad, I would like to get a feel of what kind of company they are. I've checked out other forums online but information on them is limited from drivers and their experience with Navajo.
I drive for Navajo. They haven't fired me yet.
Dave
Cargo Express (OUT OF IDAHO) is a part of Navajo. If you are coming out of school (a rookie) your training pay is $70/day for weeks one and two; $80/day for weeks three-five; $90/day for week six. After that you start off at 30 cents a mile or 32 cents a mile for HAZMAT loads. They allow dogs. No other pets.
The following was based on what I started at.
Dave
HAZMAT:
Hazardous Materials
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
That is a pretty good pay package...And Cargo Express is a very family oriented company. At one time, we had considered leasing to them. Can't remember why we didn't...kinda wish we had...
That is a pretty good pay package...And Cargo Express is a very family oriented company. At one time, we had considered leasing to them. Can't remember why we didn't...kinda wish we had...
Cargo Express pays LESS PER MILE than Navajo, starting out.
Dave
Thanks Dave D. I'm curious as to what your home time is like and I've heard they give you options on the load you accept, is that true? I live in Boise, ID and we have a Cargo Express Terminal here and I called the recruiter and was expecting an email with instructions to apply but she simply didn't email me as I was told so I called Navajo instead. Their loss, Navajos gain! I was also told by the recruiter she would be starting me out at .32 but said something about bonus pay depending on how many miles you run.
Wanna just fill me in on how everything works over there?
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Thanks Dave D. I'm curious as to what your home time is like and I've heard they give you options on the load you accept, is that true? I live in Boise, ID and we have a Cargo Express Terminal here and I called the recruiter and was expecting an email with instructions to apply but she simply didn't email me as I was told so I called Navajo instead. Their loss, Navajos gain! I was also told by the recruiter she would be starting me out at .32 but said something about bonus pay depending on how many miles you run.
Wanna just fill me in on how everything works over there?
Bonus pay starts out once you hit 9,500 miles in a month. I do NOT know about signing bonuses. It was $4,000. You earn one day for every seven you run. I recommend you put in home time about 3 weeks to a month out. This is a temperature control company. That means they will tend to run you. HAZMAT , TWIC , and passport are NOT required. Some drivers have their doubles endorsement, and are running rocky mountain doubles out west.
Dave
HAZMAT:
Hazardous Materials
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Doubles:
Refers to pulling two trailers at the same time, otherwise known as "pups" or "pup trailers" because they're only about 28 feet long. However there are some states that allow doubles that are each 48 feet in length.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
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Anyone have first hand experience with Navajo good or bad, I would like to get a feel of what kind of company they are. I've checked out other forums online but information on them is limited from drivers and their experience with Navajo.