Recent content by Chrisj9880

Thanks much - I appreciate the advice. Still sitting in Paulsboro NJ as of 7:00pm ET on Monday the 13th. This is a nice TA. Still hoping to visit one of the brand new ones soon.

Hope everyone had a nice weekend. Sitting here in New Jersey... Had 2 loads in my first 3 days with Square One- just about 1300 miles. I feel like that is a great start - especially since I've been early to both shipper and receiver on both loads.

Oops! Should have proof read that. 8600. Too many zeros. 000000000. :-/

Very informal everything … both owners have called me just to see how things are going. So far not bad, hopefully I get a load here in the northeast soon.

I'm driving a box truck (formerly a Penske) thats rated 86000 lbs. got a new mattress on my bunk in back too. Been sitting all day here - boss just called to check in on me... Claims to be working hard on getting me a load. Oh and my 1st load was a 500# barrel of oil too.

Thanks everyone! Just completed my first trip almost 800 miles. It's Friday morning and I'm in NH hope that I can get my second load soon. I'm in a box truck working for Square One Transport out of Lansing.

Update: finally got him to fax me the contract. $1000 deducted from my pay at an unknown % to secure a deposit on the truck. $12 a week tracking fees. Fees if you miss making a phone call... NOT signing that one! Just got an offer to work for Square One Transport today... Picking up my van...

Thanks! I haven't totally counted them out, however I have requested that he email me any agreement docs before I drive 50 miles from Lansing. Pending he sends me something that looks legit- I'll go and inspect the "truck" Monday.

Yes I am still waiting on my request to see all the paperwork and pay structure in writing. Thinking that if he can't give me any more information, I'll be better off with Square One Transport (here in Lansing). Being new to all this, is having all this info up front and in writing common?

Today he writes that the trucks are rated 10,000 pounds so no log or DOT. Anyone know anything about Commitment Plus Expediting Inc in Niles, MI or Chuck Moyer - please let me know!

Thanks for your advice... Just nervous want to do things the right way!

I just sent him a email with these questions... I'll see what he has to say - hope he doesn't retract the offer - that would be a big red flag in my book!

I think so too. Seems like a nice guy on the phone but I'm thinking some clarification on his part is in order before I drive 150 miles to pickup a truck I can't drive legally yet.

Yes it it a OTR position. What about DOT medical? I'm sure I have read that I need to have one, but he has told me twice, no. Not that I look forward to paying $$ to have a physical and piss in a cup... Did I miss an exemption to the rules?

Just interviewed with Square One in Lansing Today! Very nice guys made a good impression. I have zero experience, however they would like me to work for them in a couple weeks when their new vans are delivered and outfitted. Any advice? I am really excited to get into the industry but am...