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Post by Miller on Apr 17, 2011 16:51:18 GMT -5
I stumbled across this site from a craigslist ad. I'm an OTR Driver that just leased an apt. in Charleston. I plan on applying for TWIC soon. I have 5 years experience in trucking which is still a rookie. I have worked for small and large fleets. I've mostly pulled dry box, some flatbed, and refer. Now, I want something home every night or weekend and still make ok money.
I've seen some ads on craiglist for container drivers or lease. I wanted some advice on where I should or shouldn't work. I've been cheated by companies before and just want to make a honest and reliable paycheck. Also, how do I find openings in the area is there a special website, job board, or paper?
All help appreciated
Thanks for the break
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Post by latenight on Apr 17, 2011 22:38:21 GMT -5
to get the straight scoop i would talk to a few of the drivers while they are buying fuel at the area fuel stops. if they have been in this business long they will know a lot of people who would need a driver. there are a lot of sc guys on this forum but many remain silent just check in every other day to see what's up. maybe some needing a driver will post back. you may want to try one of the owner op's who has a few trucks where in general you would split what truck makes after fuel expenses. that would get you started driving while shopping around for a better ride. if you can afford to purchase a used truck, try local work,the road is to d**n expensive right now and container freight is to cheap otr. same thing with driving for owner-op,find one that does very short haul or city work where truck doesn't burn much fuel if your gonna split 50/50 or maybe a company truck by the hour pay. tcw is always hiring company drivers but pay isn't great and they are a piece of crap company main office out of nashville,tn but container terminal in charleston.i think it's $14 hr or .32 mile. that could be a start to get going but you'll be glad to leave. there are companies advertising on this forum also and plenty drivers who will let you know what they think about them good or bad quick. good luck
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Post by Miller on Apr 22, 2011 9:07:08 GMT -5
I appreciate that advice
Will check into TCW
I have seen them in several cities
Steady payday these days helps
More replies and advice welcome
even if you have to remain anonymous
thanks
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Post by tcwdriver on Apr 23, 2011 7:36:42 GMT -5
i drive for tcw. it is a job that gets me by for now. the leest amount of time i have to spend for tcw the better. if you are looking for good people to work for look some where else but if needing something temp for now like i say it is a job. soon as i find another ride i will be gone.
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Post by Miller on May 9, 2011 11:08:04 GMT -5
Thanks for that info on TCW
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Post by wfrostbite on Jul 10, 2016 10:56:45 GMT -5
Me in the same boat, I have my own truck, and have applied to several companies.
I live in NC and one problem I have encountered is with workers comp, NC does not require it for
under three employees, most drayage companies are in SC, or elsewhere and require it,
not to appease their requirements I must spend 10,000 to get going.
Be careful in which way you go, like someone else stated above, spend a little
time at the fuelstop and talk to a few drivers.
Gool Luck
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