Why Do You Stay Driving For Your Company?

Just curious to see what keeps y'all at the current company?

I like nice things. My family likes nice things. We love our beautiful home and are able to make improvements.

When our Daughter needs something for school or dance, we can provide it.

I'm able to be home weekly, sometimes more often. That's quality time not every company can make happen.

My company allowed me to take two weeks of vacation (back to back), TWICE, to care for my Wife after knee replacement surgeries. They've also accommodated other hometime for medical procedures and appointments.

My company has seven-day freight. That might not sound like a big deal, but many regional companies don't have weekend freight. I'm able to pick if I want to leave out on Sunday, Monday, sometimes later.

I rarely have to worry about finding a truck stop for parking as many of our pickups or deliveries allow us to park on site.

Thank you for allowing me to reflect. We can all find faults, but we sometimes need to be reminded of how good we have it.

Very VERY well said, good sir. Tom & I 100 % concur. Our daughter is out & earning on her own; still got the son, the last in the nest. Your house is awesome; SO similar to where I grew up, and graduated, in Bradenton.

Indeed, it's a good feeling, being a provider. I don't think I give Tom enough credit for same, actually.

I will try harder, going forward.

Thank you!

~ Anne ~

ps: Laura, you KNOW I totally agree w/ your 'not' top 5, right along with ya! LoL, be real ...SPEED is #1 for you! ;)

pps: There's a 'GREAT' company, for each of y'all drivers, I do believe. It's all about finding your niche, as you have. Same here. Seems the 'elusive' JYD has, as well. He's an 'inter"model!"' (j/k!!!) O.o

Although it’s only been 3 months...

Variety; three different trailers, each with their own specific purpose. Operating a variety of heavy equipment wheeled loader, skid-steer, excavator and grading dozer. Logging type equipment for land clearing, tree grinders, material screens and mulch dyers. Lots of toys!

Hours; M-F 6:30-AM-3:30PM, typically 1.5 hrs of OT each day, weekends are optional.

Primarily drive on numbered country roads and back roads. Usually in the “sticks”. Very few restrictions for big trucks. Light to moderate traffic. No gridlock to deal with.

All daycabs so I know there is zero chance PackRat will ever work here.

1) Been here so long I do whatever i want. There are many options and I can flip flop ... Example. Regional...home daily... Training.. etc.

2) fleet manager would rather follow #1 than listen to my big mouth.

3) Respect.... Even the owner of the company knows me and the terminal makes me feel very much at home

4). I'm too lazy to change jobs. I hate change.

ps: Laura, you KNOW I totally agree w/ your 'not' top 5, right along with ya! LoL, be real ...SPEED is #1 for you!

Nope. Home time! Especially now that I'm getting closer to selling those three 1 acre plots and getting the house ready to sell hopefully next year but maybe the year after. Why would I work as hard as I have when I'm going to have to pay a lot in taxes!

Now that the weather is improving, hopefully I can get more done outside around the place. Plus, home time has been VERY enjoyable lately 😉😁

Laura

Just curious to see what keeps y'all at the current company?

I like nice things. My family likes nice things. We love our beautiful home and are able to make improvements.

When our Daughter needs something for school or dance, we can provide it.

I'm able to be home weekly, sometimes more often. That's quality time not every company can make happen.

My company allowed me to take two weeks of vacation (back to back), TWICE, to care for my Wife after knee replacement surgeries. They've also accommodated other hometime for medical procedures and appointments.

My company has seven-day freight. That might not sound like a big deal, but many regional companies don't have weekend freight. I'm able to pick if I want to leave out on Sunday, Monday, sometimes later.

I rarely have to worry about finding a truck stop for parking as many of our pickups or deliveries allow us to park on site.

Thank you for allowing me to reflect. We can all find faults, but we sometimes need to be reminded of how good we have it.

Very VERY well said, good sir. Tom & I 100 % concur. Our daughter is out & earning on her own; still got the son, the last in the nest. Your house is awesome; SO similar to where I grew up, and graduated, in Bradenton.

Indeed, it's a good feeling, being a provider. I don't think I give Tom enough credit for same, actually.

I will try harder, going forward.

Thank you!

~ Anne ~

ps: Laura, you KNOW I totally agree w/ your 'not' top 5, right along with ya! LoL, be real ...SPEED is #1 for you! ;)

pps: There's a 'GREAT' company, for each of y'all drivers, I do believe. It's all about finding your niche, as you have. Same here. Seems the 'elusive' JYD has, as well. He's an 'inter"model!"' (j/k!!!) O.o

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Thanks Anne, you’re too kind.

I certainly did not achieve what I enjoy alone. As I’m sure Tom appreciates you, I’m truly blessed to have a MAGNIFICENT Wife along for the ride. 😎

Just curious to see what keeps y'all at the current company?

I like nice things. My family likes nice things. We love our beautiful home and are able to make improvements.

When our Daughter needs something for school or dance, we can provide it.

I'm able to be home weekly, sometimes more often. That's quality time not every company can make happen.

My company allowed me to take two weeks of vacation (back to back), TWICE, to care for my Wife after knee replacement surgeries. They've also accommodated other hometime for medical procedures and appointments.

My company has seven-day freight. That might not sound like a big deal, but many regional companies don't have weekend freight. I'm able to pick if I want to leave out on Sunday, Monday, sometimes later.

I rarely have to worry about finding a truck stop for parking as many of our pickups or deliveries allow us to park on site.

Thank you for allowing me to reflect. We can all find faults, but we sometimes need to be reminded of how good we have it.

Very VERY well said, good sir. Tom & I 100 % concur. Our daughter is out & earning on her own; still got the son, the last in the nest. Your house is awesome; SO similar to where I grew up, and graduated, in Bradenton.

Indeed, it's a good feeling, being a provider. I don't think I give Tom enough credit for same, actually.

I will try harder, going forward.

Thank you!

~ Anne ~

ps: Laura, you KNOW I totally agree w/ your 'not' top 5, right along with ya! LoL, be real ...SPEED is #1 for you! ;)

pps: There's a 'GREAT' company, for each of y'all drivers, I do believe. It's all about finding your niche, as you have. Same here. Seems the 'elusive' JYD has, as well. He's an 'inter"model!"' (j/k!!!) O.o

Today’s work tools 😆 Today’s job site 😎

Thanks Anne, you’re too kind.

I certainly did not achieve what I enjoy alone. As I’m sure Tom appreciates you, I’m truly blessed to have a MAGNIFICENT Wife along for the ride. 😎

Steve, who do you work for?

We bought a place not far from Tampa. Moving down there in a few months. I want to stay with FXF but am open to other possibilities. Lots of jobs near Ocala so I hope to stay LTL.

Rainy (Kearsey!) You're a riot! I gotta agree with you there; it's nice to be 'well known' for the right reasons, even if it IS for being the squeaky wheel, hahaha! We enjoy that, too.

Laura; Okay, Agreed. I know, your priorities HAVE switched up a bit; and some of us know why, hahaha!! ;) ... but if you got put in a 61 mph truck for a dent on your trailer, like May did to our Mr. CMV , would you stay ?!?

Steve L., those pix are why I 'almost' miss Florida enough to go back, but then, there's this:

Also Steve; where DID you get that wagon?!? We had a similar yellow one (smaller, w/plastic wheels) and we used it for firewood, and we LOVED it, until the wheels gave up their 4 ghosts... totally similar design. Are your wheels real 'tires?' or just...plastic? I'd love to buy that same one.

And all y'all else.. good thread! Stay safe;

Happy Easter!

~ Anne ~

Today’s work tools 😆 Today’s job site 😎

Thanks Anne, you’re too kind.

I certainly did not achieve what I enjoy alone. As I’m sure Tom appreciates you, I’m truly blessed to have a MAGNIFICENT Wife along for the ride. 😎

Rainy (Kearsey!) You're a riot! I gotta agree with you there; it's nice to be 'well known' for the right reasons, even if it IS for being the squeaky wheel, hahaha! We enjoy that, too.

Laura; Okay, Agreed. I know, your priorities HAVE switched up a bit; and some of us know why, hahaha!! ;) ... but if you got put in a 61 mph truck for a dent on your trailer, like May did to our Mr. CMV , would you stay ?!?

Steve L., those pix are why I 'almost' miss Florida enough to go back, but then, there's this:

Also Steve; where DID you get that wagon?!? We had a similar yellow one (smaller, w/plastic wheels) and we used it for firewood, and we LOVED it, until the wheels gave up their 4 ghosts... totally similar design. Are your wheels real 'tires?' or just...plastic? I'd love to buy that same one.

And all y'all else.. good thread! Stay safe;

Happy Easter!

~ Anne ~

Anne, you just have to watch out for the moccasins and the gators when you cross water ;) I was interested in that wagon too. Think I saw it on Walmart.

We have the same little green wagon. Came from tractor supply. Tires were junk. Harbor freight has much better ones for a good price.