Marten Transport?

I haven't been on here in a little while. There's some awesome new features. I know High Road helped me with my CDL training:) So, I've been dryvan with Swift for a year and a half now..I know that's like a lifetime with Swift..lol. I think it's time to move on. I'm a western 11 driver and plan to stay that way..and yes even in the winter. I've been thinking about Marten Transport, but can't seem to find out anything from drivers anywhere besides a few comments on Indeed. I have seen they have great equipment, but heard you must park at their yard for hometimes within so many miles. My concern with that is that I rarely take hometimes in the same place..might be San Diego one month and Wyoming the next. Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thx

Have you asked Marten for some driver names and numbers so you can talk to them? You're likely to only get positive people, but your experience should give you the ability to ask the questions you want answered.

Maybe offer your phone number and ask them if 3-5 drivers could call you. That way they don't violate any confidentiality with their drivers.

Ask open-ended questions like why, what how, when? Do not ask yes or no questions; too easy to answer without telling you anything.

I hope this helps.

Thank you. I appreciate all advice:) Wasn't expecting to change companies in less than two years. Hoping whatever company I work for next will be my last.

Hey Destiny,...just out of curiosity, and you can tell me it's none of my business, what are your reasons for looking elsewhere?

18 months is enough time at SWIFT that if you are doing a good job, driving safe and making your deliveries on time you should be making decent money and getting good runs.

I don't know much about Marten except they have a heavy concentration of reefer and intermodal.

G-Town..no worries. I have 100% on time, no tickets, no accidents and -3 RA points. I don't know if it's being Western 11 or what, but I don't get the miles that I think I should and always wait for hours for a preplan after I empty. Good to know about Marten..not that I won't do reefer , but its not my first choice. Thx

I am going to be switching over to Marten in a couple weeks myself.

Des, have you talked to your DM about your waiting and your miles? I also drive for Swift, and after my first few months I hardly ever waited for a dispatch. And if you're consistently hitting at least 2500-3000 miles per week, what's wrong with that?

Remember, moving to another company also puts you at the back of the seniority line. 18 months with any company gets you over the "new driver" hump. My advice is to talk with your DM or FM before you make any move.

What made you choose Marten?

I am going to be switching over to Marten in a couple weeks myself.

I have discussed it with both. It's unfortunate..I consider myself a good safe consistent driver yet I'm lucky to get 2000 a week and that's rare. I wait for a preplan and they're usually 500 miles with a day in between to deliver. And it's not for declining (my decline % is low)..I chain..I do what's expected of me. The only time I seem to get decent loads is if it's for hometimes which I do admit, for the most part they are very good about.

Des, have you talked to your DM about your waiting and your miles? I also drive for Swift, and after my first few months I hardly ever waited for a dispatch. And if you're consistently hitting at least 2500-3000 miles per week, what's wrong with that?

Remember, moving to another company also puts you at the back of the seniority line. 18 months with any company gets you over the "new driver" hump. My advice is to talk with your DM or FM before you make any move.

After doing some research, I liked what I saw. Spoke with a few drivers as well and heard good things.

What made you choose Marten?

I am going to be switching over to Marten in a couple weeks myself.