Profile For Timothy A.

Update on Henderson!!!!!!!!

I am working for Schneider this should say everything! If you want to work for prime then go straight to them why fool with a middleman company. I like what Schneider has 80 years of strong growth, a real chance to build your own business and are one of the only companies that requires drivers to take simulator training to better there skills. I love seeing people who have 10, 20, and 30 years with this company. 1 million, 2 million, & 3 million miles earns and a really strong freight pool. Better lease and owner program and some really nice yards around the country. For the ones who will claim I don't have enough time in to know what I am talking about. Let me say this, I have a transportation company I have owned for more than 10 years, Marine Corps 2nd Marine logistic, this year is the first w2 I have had since I was in the Corps that was 20 years ago. I know business and have 4 companies that I started and own. So I do my homework! Business is business and any company whom takes pride in caring for their work force and can remain non union when based in the heart of union country states more than you may think. The ever ending truth in this business is to own your own rig and then you make the desired income you want. In 5 months I will enter into lease program and update on the growth. Be safe and Semper Fi! Bubba

I am currently in training in North Carolina. One of my instructors also works for a drive away company as an independent contractor. He likes driving the variety of new vehicles. He has a tow car that he takes with him a spends some nights sleeping in. he has been driving trucks since 1981,working drive away for only a few months. So my question here is do you think this is a safe suitable way for me to start my trucking career or should I get some real world experience with a large company my first year?

Bee-Rad, I have been working drive-away for the past 3 years. I would have to say that this side of transportation is best used to learn more about the business of transportation. I gained much knowledge and experience over the road and now that I have moved into OTR trucking am glad I learned the ropes from here. Most DA companies give you 70% to 80% upfront and you will need to master how to budget to turn a profit. You will need to learn how to locate new loads that make since to your bottom line. Sadly, most of these companies will treat you like a monkey screwing a football, but if you use this as an educational tool, this will allow you the knowledge you will need to become a better owner op someday. Plus, how could you gain experience driving special trucks such as dump trucks, mixers, buses, boom trucks, and most specialized trucks that normally require years of training before you are allowed to apply for those companies. All those miles count and more time driving = more money in your pocket. Thanks again & SemperFi! Bubba Transport

Looking at Henderson Trucking as an option... Anyone got any thoughts on Henderson?

I am heading to St. Louis and after training will give more information on the company. So far they have shown a level of professionalism that many of the more known companies lack in. The starting pay could be better but the real question is the time frame to reach full earnings. This company is in the refer business which is already a limited field. Thanks for now & Semper Fi! Bubba Transport