Hi William I work for Gypsum Express in the Dry Van division out of the Baldwinsville, Ny terminal. I'm close to finishing out my first year. I'm a regional driver so I'm usually out for the week. Mostly haul a mix of freight millage varies some weeks I'm cranking out the millage and some weeks not as much. From what I understand the Flat Bed division is more stable freight volume. I'm actually looking into moving over to the Flatbed side of the house. I have no complaints about the company they will keep you moving. I can only speak from my dry van experience by the time I deliver my primary load I'll have a back haul already scheduled and the shipper location is less than a 100 mile radius of the Consignee location. My tractor is a '16 Freightliner with a 10 Speed manual no major maintenance issues so far. As far as pay goes I do ok. I don't know how much Flat Bed pays and I don't want to give you any information that's not correct. When you reach out to one of the recruiters they can give you the best and current information. Good luck.
The customer the freight is being delivered to. Also referred to as "the receiver". The shipper is the customer that is shipping the goods, the consignee is the customer receiving the goods.
The customer who is shipping the freight. This is where the driver will pick up a load and then deliver it to the receiver or consignee.
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.
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
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In CDL school now, looking at Gypsum Express, Michigan City terminal (along with others). Would appreciate some feedback from current, or recent, drivers. Pay, miles, unpaid down time, general atmosphere, thoughts, etc. Any thing is appreciated. Thanks
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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.