YRC ??

Anybody know much about them good or bad? Have done some research but nothing solid so far.

I just started working for them in Indianapolis at the end of August and I like it so far. Like any LTL company, seniority is the key. Being new and on the bottom you will work nights, weekends and holidays.

Being on call kinda sucks but its just part of the deal at the bottom. Im on call until I complete 5 tours and then I can be off up to 72 hrs. Completing 5 tours means 4 beds and home to Indianapolis. Bed means just like it sounds, you leave the terminal and where ever you end your day and go to bed is one tour.

So far I have mostly left the terminal in Indy and run say 8 to 10 hours to another terminal, go to a hotel and take a 10 hour break and take a load back to Indianapolis. That makes 2 tours.

After being OTR with Knight for a year and a half, it is really nice to spend the night in a hotel with a bathroom and shower instead of living in truck stops and rest areas.

Im home every other day for the most part and off at least 2 days a week.

They went through some pretty bad financial times but it seems, new management has turned that around and they are making a profit for the last 3 quarters in 2015.

The equipment is old, most of the tractors I have been in have 1 1/2 million miles on them but they seem to be in good repair. They are starting to replace the tractors and trailers that they put off because of the financial situation.

Its a union shop so you must join the union. I grew up in a union household and I was happy to join. Your philosophy on unions may be different and thats something you will need to consider.

They also have ALOT of older drivers who will be retiring in the next couple of years. I have moved up 30 positions since I started in August. Its a good time to get in and start building seniority.

You will hear grumblings about the 15 % pay cut and that they are bankrupt and going out of business and who knows, maybe they will. Personally, I like the job, the people at the terminal and I know what I signed up for so if they continue to turn the business around I got in at the right time. If not, I was looking for a job when I got this one, Knight calls about once a month asking me to come back.

I just started working for them in Indianapolis at the end of August and I like it so far. Like any LTL company, seniority is the key. Being new and on the bottom you will work nights, weekends and holidays.

Being on call kinda sucks but its just part of the deal at the bottom. Im on call until I complete 5 tours and then I can be off up to 72 hrs. Completing 5 tours means 4 beds and home to Indianapolis. Bed means just like it sounds, you leave the terminal and where ever you end your day and go to bed is one tour.

So far I have mostly left the terminal in Indy and run say 8 to 10 hours to another terminal, go to a hotel and take a 10 hour break and take a load back to Indianapolis. That makes 2 tours.

After being OTR with Knight for a year and a half, it is really nice to spend the night in a hotel with a bathroom and shower instead of living in truck stops and rest areas.

Im home every other day for the most part and off at least 2 days a week.

They went through some pretty bad financial times but it seems, new management has turned that around and they are making a profit for the last 3 quarters in 2015.

The equipment is old, most of the tractors I have been in have 1 1/2 million miles on them but they seem to be in good repair. They are starting to replace the tractors and trailers that they put off because of the financial situation.

Its a union shop so you must join the union. I grew up in a union household and I was happy to join. Your philosophy on unions may be different and thats something you will need to consider.

They also have ALOT of older drivers who will be retiring in the next couple of years. I have moved up 30 positions since I started in August. Its a good time to get in and start building seniority.

You will hear grumblings about the 15 % pay cut and that they are bankrupt and going out of business and who knows, maybe they will. Personally, I like the job, the people at the terminal and I know what I signed up for so if they continue to turn the business around I got in at the right time. If not, I was looking for a job when I got this one, Knight calls about once a month asking me to come back.

Thank you for the great reply. I am currently playing phone tag with a recruiter. I'm assuming I may get an interview.

Received a offer from YRC. Now to decide between them and maverick.

Never been in a union or know much about them. So far the insurance seems pretty damn good plus you get a pension. YRC offers more vacation time as well as sick days and personal days. Yes it seems you start on call but according to the recruiter, I know she may say anything, you will not sit without a run unless you choose to not work. She says they are busy right now and this is their slow time. Basically if you want to work they have plenty to keep me going.

YRC home time is no longer then 3 nights out at one time. When out you stay in hotel.

Maverick you are out 2-3 weeks at a time.

So much to think about. Anybody else have any insight or opinions? Would love to hear them.

Tyler, I'm not familiar with the union working with YRC, but generally you'll get cushier benefits, you saw that. You will have to pay union dues (ask YRC how much) and like Doug said, it's all about seniority.

I'm not going to sit in the audience shouting "Take Door number Two!!" - it's your decision.

Knowing what you said, I'd go for YRC over Maverick. You have the family, you want to be close to home, plus most LTLs are gonna pay better than what most truckload companies will be able to offer. YRC over any truckload gig seems like a good deal for you. It's really not even comparing apples with apples. Linehaul vs OTR is a completely different type of trucking job.

Tyler, I'm not familiar with the union working with YRC, but generally you'll get cushier benefits, you saw that. You will have to pay union dues (ask YRC how much) and like Doug said, it's all about seniority.

I'm not going to sit in the audience shouting "Take Door number Two!!" - it's your decision.

Union dues are approximately 45 per month

Knowing what you said, I'd go for YRC over Maverick. You have the family, you want to be close to home, plus most LTLs are gonna pay better than what most truckload companies will be able to offer. YRC over any truckload gig seems like a good deal for you. It's really not even comparing apples with apples. Linehaul vs OTR is a completely different type of trucking job.

So far my other LTL options are not panning out. I know you mentioned you are not a fan of YRC as well.

Each option has its pros and cons and I intend to take this weekend and try and lay them all out. Maverick just had a positions come open that is home weekly out of Carlisle as well. So now I have to consider that. But with them in gone for the first 7 weeks no home time. YRC has 2 weeks orientation and then out with trainer for 160 hours then in your own. Did try to call but some girl answered. I think I wrote down the wrong number.

Really wish there was a option to edit posts. Or I just need to pay closer attention to the dang auto correct on this phone

Really wish there was a option to edit posts. Or I just need to pay closer attention to the dang auto correct on this phone

I use the Preview button, and re-read the post. That's your last chance before your message gets carved in stone forever.