People To Call For Dedicated? (Swift)
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Well after waiting 18 hrs and now waiting another 12 for a load to be ready, I am starting to see why Paul kept on encouraging me to look at dedicated. I know, not one job is perfect out here, but the hassles of OTR are starting to get at me.
I hope it doesn't make me look bad because a change of heart, however, I am finding that I don't like the adventure as much as I thought I would. I still love driving very much. I just don't want to be out as long. My romanticization of truck driving was far from true haha, part of being young I guess. I am coming near 7 months solo so I think I have enough time to be considered on accounts. The only thing that may hold me back and I hope doesn't is the overweight ticket and a hard braking incident yesterday.
I am interested in Winco in Phoenix and Walmart in Los Lunas. Who would I call to find out about dedicated accounts? I am willing to move if it's a good opportunity. Thanks everyone.
I'll let Errol and others advise on Swift dedicated. I just wanna say, keep on doing what you're doing. Your concerns are justified and I completely understand.
You've got a great attitude and going about it all the right way.
Glad you're here and out there.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Discuss your desire to learn about Dedicated opportunities first with your DM and if that doesn't net the results you want ask for a meeting with your fleet manager. Worst case I will get you the name and number of the Walmart terminal manager in Los Lunas. But you still need to interact about this with your current DM.
Paul has been addressing this very thing, I am sure he will offer his advice shortly.
Good luck.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.Fleet Manager:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.
I have tried the DM/FM route. Got me nowhere unfortunately. The " Amazon Dedicated Fleet" they put me on a couple of week ago, WASN'T! I feel your pain Gladhand. I'm doing way too much sitting myself. I have done everything suggested by Drivers on this forum, seems to get me nowhere. I refuse to resort to begging or grovelling. I will continue to let my 100% Driver Ranking, Time/Clock management skills speak for themselves. My DM constantly promises me more miles and I never see them. I have 7 months left on my 13 month contract. If things remain as they currently are, I will have plenty of opportunities to pursue with 1 year of OTR under my belt. Good luck to you. If you can find out the "Magic Person" to talk to, let me know!
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.Fm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.
I didn't go this route, but consider this guerrilla tactic: ask someone else at the terminal! T-call person, the Safety guy, etc. Ask who is the DM for Walmart/GP/Home Depot, and so on.
You may have a decent & friendly relationship with someone else at the terminal. That's Square One on your quest.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.
Hahaha I knew you'd come around eventually man. Call your terminal (or whichever one the dedicated account to want to work for is based out of) and ask to speak to someone on the dedicated account you're interested in. They should transfer you to that person so you can find out if they have any openings and would be willing to take you on. If the DM on the account doesn't specifically ask, make sure you let them know you haven't talked to your dm yet but you will talk to them. They don't want to be accused of stealing a driver from your dm.
This is a good time to get on btw. Walmart is probably using "surge" drivers right now for the holidays. On surge, you stay with your dm technically and get paid per mile but run on the dedicated account. They usually keep you pretty busy. If you bust your butt and they gave an opening they may take you on. If the account you want doesn't have any openings, see if they have a waiting list and get on it. There is always turnover.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.
Hahaha I knew you'd come around eventually man. Call your terminal (or whichever one the dedicated account to want to work for is based out of) and ask to speak to someone on the dedicated account you're interested in. They should transfer you to that person so you can find out if they have any openings and would be willing to take you on. If the DM on the account doesn't specifically ask, make sure you let them know you haven't talked to your dm yet but you will talk to them. They don't want to be accused of stealing a driver from your dm.
This is a good time to get on btw. Walmart is probably using "surge" drivers right now for the holidays. On surge, you stay with your dm technically and get paid per mile but run on the dedicated account. They usually keep you pretty busy. If you bust your butt and they gave an opening they may take you on. If the account you want doesn't have any openings, see if they have a waiting list and get on it. There is always turnover.
I totally agree with Paul...great time to get involved with Walmart Dedicated.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.New Reply:
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Well after waiting 18 hrs and now waiting another 12 for a load to be ready, I am starting to see why Paul kept on encouraging me to look at dedicated. I know, not one job is perfect out here, but the hassles of OTR are starting to get at me.
I hope it doesn't make me look bad because a change of heart, however, I am finding that I don't like the adventure as much as I thought I would. I still love driving very much. I just don't want to be out as long. My romanticization of truck driving was far from true haha, part of being young I guess. I am coming near 7 months solo so I think I have enough time to be considered on accounts. The only thing that may hold me back and I hope doesn't is the overweight ticket and a hard braking incident yesterday.
I am interested in Winco in Phoenix and Walmart in Los Lunas. Who would I call to find out about dedicated accounts? I am willing to move if it's a good opportunity. Thanks everyone.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.