Second Chance Driver - Two Job Offers
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Do PTL. They're a large established company with plenty of freight and national accounts for fuel and breakdowns. If a company is new they're likely small and may not have the money to keep their equipment in acceptable condition.
I agree with Rob.
Stay away from the new Chicago company, we have a real problem with small companies popping up here ringing up debts and abandoning drivers all the while running illegal.
I had a offer from PTL 3 years ago and was considering them, they seem to have newer trucks and trailers.
There is a You Tube friend of mine called Red Monkey Trucking. He gives rave reviews about PTL and he and he trained his wife so they ran team for 2 years. They have moved on but he credits PTL for giving him a chance when no one else would and says he was treated very well.
I agree with Rob.
Stay away from the new Chicago company, we have a real problem with small companies popping up here ringing up debts and abandoning drivers all the while running illegal.
I had a offer from PTL 3 years ago and was considering them, they seem to have newer trucks and trailers.
Additionally, the Chi'town company is most likely a 1099 gig . . . . methinks.
Paschall would be the way to go, for sure. Wish you the best, Driver 100 !!! Didn't recognize the new 'tag' at first; sorry !!! LoL.
~ Anne ~
(ps: Do you know where Joliet Rd. in Lemont, IL is, Bobcat Bob ?!?)
(ps: Do you know where Joliet Rd. in Lemont, IL is, Bobcat Bob ?!?)
I do, Fabs HQ is there
(ps: Do you know where Joliet Rd. in Lemont, IL is, Bobcat Bob ?!?)
I do, Fabs HQ is there
Exactly why I asked, LoL~!! Might need 'directions' in January ... for the awards assembly ... if it happens. Thanks~!! They don't pay as well as y'all's place (read that on another thread) but.. not too far behind, and the bennies and liberties, make a difference, too!! :)
(Last time I was in Chicago, went to Nick's FishMarket in Rosemont. Is it still there? We had a customer in Schaumberg (sp?) that we 'wined and dined' when I drove for the 'boat' company!)
IN ALL HONESTY......THE O/P COULD TRY TO GET IN WITH FAB ~!! Seven months experience, Driver 100 ... could try!
It's NOT 50 cpm to start ... but home daily/off weekends... hmmm... THEY MIGHT look at you , Driver100 ~!!
There's also Dutch Maid Logistics here in Ohio ... that gave Marc a 4th chance...... worth looking into, as well.
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
Exactly why I asked, LoL~!! Might need 'directions' in January ... for the awards assembly ... if it happens. Thanks~!! They don't pay as well as y'all's place (read that on another thread) but.. not too far behind, and the bennies and liberties, make a difference, too!! :)
I figured that was why. ;)
My dad is sick of management and has been looking at getting his CDL again i was going to tell him to apply to Fab.
Last time I was in Chicago, went to Nick's FishMarket in Rosemont. Is it still there? We had a customer in Schaumberg (sp?) that we 'wined and dined' when I drove for the 'boat' company!)
Never heard of Nick's but I don't like fish either.
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Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Wow, looks like it's unanimous. PTL it is.
Thank you everyone for your responses.
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I appreciate the good advice in regards to my recent termination.
Today I received two job offers:
PTL .38 cpm
New company out of Chicago .50 cpm
Not sure how risky it is to go with a newer company. If I took the job in Chicago, not sure if PTL would give me another opportunity if for some reason the Chicago job was not as advertised.
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.