I'm Almost To My Final Decision On Which Company I Am Going To Go With!

Just a side note about McElroy. The company is owned and run by 7th day Adventists (forgive my spelling if I spelled it wrong). Their Sabbath is Saturday. They are understanding of other denominations that use Sunday as the Sabbath. You are more likely to get Saturday as your day off during a 34hr reset than other days. McElroy really doesn't like to work people on a Saturday. It is a day for rest and worship. You may consistently see Sunday mornings off as well. But, I would fully expect that Sunday afternoons are fair game.

Wow I did not know that, thanks Patrick! That's good to know! Now who do you work for and what division are you in? Are they a good paying company and do they have flatbed division in the company?

I do like that they are Christian based for sure. That's a plus for those of us who are church going.

Thanks for the info!

I work for H. O. Wolding. They pay decent. Their pay is on par with most "starter" companies. I run Dry Van. My company does not have a flatbed division. They do have a few reefers, but from what I get they are mostly used with the few teams we have or for local stuff near our sole terminal. I was looking into flatbed up until the point that they all shied away when I disclosed that a back injury is why my military career was cut short. When I was considering flatbed I was looking at Maverick, McElroy, and RE West.

Vic, I see you're still undecided. What exactly are your priorities when looking into flatbed?

I used the truck supply thing as an example, but I meant what you need in a company. Sometimes people get on the road and decide that having a weekend off every other weekend isn't enough cause it feels like you are hardly home. By the time you do laundry sleeo shower and stock the teuck it is time to go back out. They might decide they prefer the four days straight per month. Some people think the CPM is important but then realize that if you are treated less than acceptable the CPM isn't worth it. That type of thing. You are selecting from large companies, so its hard to go wrong ;)

Also, don't forget prime has flatbed. They're a rare and shy bunch cause I never see em but I hear they exist lol

Also, don't forget prime has flatbed. They're a rare and shy bunch cause I never see em but I hear they exist lol

They don't normally associate with us lowly box pullers. We might have some disease or something...

Actually, I've talked to quite a few Prime skateboarders. Much like the ones here, they are very friendly and informative. Seems like the breed is that way overall.

I've met maybe 2 prime flatbed drivers and 1 swift flatbedder. I'm guessing they're all out west as I run east coast. I hear they pay fairly well.

So do you know the exact cpm they are offering? Would it be better then getting paid a % of a loads cost? TMC pays by percentage and says that getting paid by % is better than by cpm because you get more money for the miles.

Just an honest question. I will have to look into Prime and see about them.

Just a side note about McElroy. The company is owned and run by 7th day Adventists (forgive my spelling if I spelled it wrong). Their Sabbath is Saturday. They are understanding of other denominations that use Sunday as the Sabbath. You are more likely to get Saturday as your day off during a 34hr reset than other days. McElroy really doesn't like to work people on a Saturday. It is a day for rest and worship. You may consistently see Sunday mornings off as well. But, I would fully expect that Sunday afternoons are fair game.

He's correct about this. I'm home every Friday for my 34 and leave out usually Sunday afternoon between 2-6 and occasionally Monday morning depending when and where my first delivery is due. Knock on wood I've made it home every week on Friday however a driver can occasionally get stuck Friday night due to a shipper but it is rare.