Load 1 ST staying busy?
- Thread starter JimF51
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Let me ask you this. Do you have any experience? As far as I know, both of your choices require experience.
JimF51
Seasoned Expediter
To answer your question, yes. Did expediting in the late 90's, flatbed trucking for several years, and back to expediting a little over a year ago? Drive a ST for a local owner, currently with FedEx CC white glove.
Just curious, however, why ask that? Do you drive a ST for Load 1?
My question only really required that any Load 1 ST owners/drivers that choose to answer, just say yes, no, most of the time, some of the time, etc...
Just curious, however, why ask that? Do you drive a ST for Load 1?
My question only really required that any Load 1 ST owners/drivers that choose to answer, just say yes, no, most of the time, some of the time, etc...
mcavoy33
Seasoned Expediter
Maybe he was curious or maybe he just wanted to help you make sure you met the requirements. No need to get defensive, it's the internet, just because you started a thread, doesn't mean you'l be able to control the direction. That's the beauty of the net.
tenntrucker
Expert Expediter
paullud
Veteran Expediter
It is usually an attempt to be helpful and as informative as possible. He was wondering if you were new so that you are getting the information you might need. Just as an example if you said you had no experience then it would give the opportunity for an answer to help find a company that is doing well but accepts an inexperienced driver.
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JimF51
Seasoned Expediter
John, thanks for the reply, was planning to call Brian, but thought I'd see if I could get some feedback from drivers.
Bruno, it will be a straight truck, not a van or sprinter.
Pellgrn, have been following Ateam's postings, and blog. Also, a ex driver for the owner I'm currently driving for just went to LEAM from FedEx. He's doing well, very happy with his choice. I realize the 2 companies operate differently, but I'm ok with both methods. Just trying to get a feel for which company I'll feel more 'at home' with
Bruno, it will be a straight truck, not a van or sprinter.
Pellgrn, have been following Ateam's postings, and blog. Also, a ex driver for the owner I'm currently driving for just went to LEAM from FedEx. He's doing well, very happy with his choice. I realize the 2 companies operate differently, but I'm ok with both methods. Just trying to get a feel for which company I'll feel more 'at home' with
I drive a s/t for Load 1 and am happy. The culture is small town: you know everyone at HQ, nearly all the neighbors, and there is a 'home base' where you can get a shower, do laundry, wash your truck, drop off & pick up paperwork [and books, if you're a reader], and meet old friends and new ones too.
Most important: they understand that it's a team effort, and you don't feel they're making a profit by 'nickel & diming' you on everything possible. Your part is to represent Load 1 as a professional: safe, on time, and courteous.
There will be times when you wait, or DH, like anywhere else, but it's not because dispatch forgot about you, or isn't trying - they're pretty good at their jobs, too.
Most important: they understand that it's a team effort, and you don't feel they're making a profit by 'nickel & diming' you on everything possible. Your part is to represent Load 1 as a professional: safe, on time, and courteous.
There will be times when you wait, or DH, like anywhere else, but it's not because dispatch forgot about you, or isn't trying - they're pretty good at their jobs, too.
JimF51
Seasoned Expediter
Cheri, thanks for the reply. Like the idea of the 'small' town' culture, as you put it. Being based in the SE, having a place to consider a 'home base', in MI, may be a bit far from ideal, but no company is a perfect fit. But so far, Load 1 and LS seem to be the ones.
Only negative point I've heard, for me, is using Pilot/Flying J's for fueling, as they are my least fav truck stops.
Only negative point I've heard, for me, is using Pilot/Flying J's for fueling, as they are my least fav truck stops.
Cheri, thanks for the reply. Like the idea of the 'small' town' culture, as you put it. Being based in the SE, having a place to consider a 'home base', in MI, may be a bit far from ideal, but no company is a perfect fit. But so far, Load 1 and LS seem to be the ones.
Only negative point I've heard, for me, is using Pilot/Flying J's for fueling, as they are my least fav truck stops.
You don't have to fuel at either - if you use your money instead of the fuel card. If you do fuel there, you don't have to park there, and just think of how much you'll rack up on the Rewards card, lol.
JimF51
Seasoned Expediter
You don't have to fuel at either - if you use your money instead of the fuel card. If you do fuel there, you don't have to park there, and just think of how much you'll rack up on the Rewards card, lol.
True, Cheri, but no discount unless you use the fuel card, right? I usually don't park at any truck stop, if I can help it, so that's not a issue. But I do use the TA and Petro service depts. quite often, so easier if I'm not having to go from one to another. And the shower credits stay on, longer, too
Granted, there are a lot more Pilots than any other.
personally for me the TA's/Petro shower program is a piece of crap....as being a little guy....They never get my fuel business...there is no excuse for such a shoddy program....I like the facilities for the most part tho...