My question is, do the loads always pay round 1,000 or more to the truck?? Or is pay to truck dependent on miles the load is going. Because I've seen like dry-van (I kno that's totally different ball-game, but just for example) loads that only pay like 6-700 for the load, let's say 700=if your haulin that 1000 miles @ 26% is only $182, but @ .45cpm ur at $450. So in that case cpm is WAAAAYYY better. But, is that like a total "non-cenario"/wuld never happen in flat-bed?? Im bout to start my career trucking-- I wanna do flatbed to start, but get into haz-mat, tanker, & heavy-haul as I gain experience. & REALLY torn btwn TMC & Swift as my 1st company/training/& getting my cdl. I kno swift has a bad rep; but, from wut I've seen, it's really those individuals drivers bein stupid, makin dumba$$ decisions/no common-since. But, from wut I'm seein/learnin bout TMC, for what I want in my future/out of my career, TMC is lookin like it'd be the better company & specializes more in what I wanna do.
What was your deadhead at miles at %?,this is $3.25/mile to the truck,unreal in this market,freight is just not paying that right now,how much is TMC paying you to sale?,something is not right,just sayin,long time truck O/O here.
The best way to set misinformation straight is that just about all trucking companies are never honest about what the load pays gross, to the truck and in any way shape or form if they could skim a couple of bucks from the driver and they will do so. If you get paid by percentage especially when freight rates go down requires you to work the same hard long hours for less money. This would be like having an hourly job where once in a couple of weeks the employer takes a few bucks off an hour For you to do the same work. Mileage pay is always around 10 to 12% less than you actually drive. With today’s technology door-to-door GPS should be a fairway to pay a driver, but they don’t. They use different phrases like practical route, ZIP Code ZIP Code, or HHG. these practices have been common in the trucking industry for the last 70 years. Sometimes it is not a drivers fault if he hast to ride around construction, accident, etc., but it’s hard pressed to get a company to pay extra miles, even though that is time out of your logbook. best way to go is to find a trucking job, and there are many out there that pay by the hour, especially with overtime.
I drove for TMC 1997-2007 8yrs o/o. % only way to go and if you flatbed TMC the only way to go. If you want the most $ the best training and the best eqpt. The best safety dept. Then you want TMC!!!! I will retire from the state of IN. OCT 2022 I will be 62. When I came to TMC 1997 I had just retired from the USN. TMC is selective on who they hire. My class started with 22 and at the end of training 9 of us were left. In my day drivers called TMC [THE MARINE CORPS] as a retired 8404 grunt Corpsman I liked that. TMC is harder to get hired into. Training is tough. However if you make it sky is the limit.
Yo that’s crazy! Thanks for the breakdown! I’ve been trying to decide what Company I wanted to go with, you pretty much convinced me to go TMC. Which works out since I’m in Illinois. Thanks man!
Thanks for the breakdown on pay. Very good video!! 👊🏻 We are having a field recruiter coming to our cdl school here in Mocksville NC tomorrow. I am excited to hear what they have to say. By the way I passed my pre-trip test last week and next week I’ll be taking my backing test. I feel really good about that one. I was really nervous on the pre-trip just because I was afraid of forgetting something but I didn’t. 🎉🎉
I am getting ready to go to the local community college in june to get my training and i have been torn between melton and tmc . I like the percentage pay at tmc though
@@LawfulGiraffe there is a tmc truck that parks a block from my house on the weekends. I cant lie , i have been stalking it to see if i can catch the driver and talk to him/her for a few. So far have had no luck
Park up .. is that a Term for paking at the business you are delivering to the night before ? I delivered to a Walmart Distribution Center in NW IL they don't allow you on the Proptery until 1 hour before your appoitment time.. They told me I had to park 9 miles down the road at a Dairy Isle.. Thus I had to drive back to the whare house in the Middle of my 10 hour break and dock for 4 hours while getting unloaded..
Yes parking up is at the customer. That's why I'd never do reefer or dry van. Long waits at docks. I suppose you could pc down and not start your clock
I appreciate the break down i have always wondered about it. as to which is better, as I am just getting ready to start applying to companies to drive for from getting my CDL in January.
Liked your Western Express line, funny story I was on a dedicated account with another carrier and we just lost it to them. I guess they cared more about the cheaper rates than quality.
I have no experience but I have to play devil's advocate here; you still have a driver manager controlling what trips you get (mileage or revenue). Can't win either way unless your DM likes you. Thanks for explaining the TMC way though. I am still in favor and looking to sign-up. Stay Safe!!
Yea your relationship with your FM can make a difference, but not as much as you think. Load planners will assign the load to you, and your FM can request options.
Hey LG this is Daniel. Do u remember that you said you long time. Ago you led a. Convoy of tmcs Trucks how many and where did you guys went and how long. Did you stay out
I finish my CDL-A School on 9/27/21 and will be heading to TMC shortly afterwards (With all my endorsements and a new shiny passport = Points + I live in Ohio, so 30%!) and I’m looking forward to it. Thank for the info 👍🏻👊🏻🙌🏻🤘🏻✌🏻
I actually finish my CDL class 9/24/21. I haven’t chosen a company yet but have been in contact with TMC almost everyday and I’m leaning heavily towards them
thanks for the information, I am debating and doing reserch between TMC and Roehl. I have been working for Chicago Transit Authority for 20 years as a bus operator but because of the vaccine mandates that the city imposing I am looking to go into the trucking industry, and I also have the class A permit. so after November 1st I will make a decision.
I can’t speak for tmc but after working at P&s I prefer Cpm Because P&s when I worked there had shitty rates you’re stuck at 27% and the constantly had people doing like 250 mile deadheads
If you want to do this… do they work with you ? Help with your clock and hook up the loads 4K -6k ? To the truck 2k take home a week bruh ! I have two endorsements- not hazmat will have to take time off to do that but I have the twic and a passport/green card
Question maybe to answer in another vid (unless you've already done and I suck at searching) - whats the difference in work between flat and reefer\dry van? Obviously load securing - anything else? Cost? Technique? Just getting into the industry (mid life career change) and interested to start right....
It all depends on what company you work for. No matter where you go for flatbed, you'll be hands on with all your loads. Van or reefer very. Some companies are no touch freight and others you do all the work. Trucking is very much a life style no matter what you do. Know why you're doing it and don't settle for anything less.
Quick question so does TMC give you the option to take CPM or Percentage? Also I’m looking to start TMC as a brand new driver literally getting my CDL permit in 2weeks…how fast can I get to 30-33%? Another question lol sorry can I make good money coming home to my wife & kids on the weekends $1500-2k🤔
Last time I checked, they give you the option. Depending on long hard you work, how long to run, and if you can do the Sunday night park ups, you can get over that 30% mark fairly quickly... like within a few months. I personally recommend you stay out for two weeks at a time.
Most places do. A lot of the dedicated runs at tmc do, but line haul is different. If the bounce is 150 miles or more they do but under that, no... unless you choose cpm as pay.
Seen a video from about 2months ago from a “trucking with Lonnie” who WAS. TMC employee who recently quit. Was saying pay issues/pay declining but miles raising along with fleet manager issues. Along with LOTS of comments backing that up, saying it happened to them also. Your thoughts??
He wasn't even solo for a month before he quit. It takes most drivers two to three months to become proficient so no offense to him, but he wasn't here long enough to know what he was talking about.
@@LawfulGiraffe yeah, it’s just nice to be able to talk to another driver (like you) on your thoughts on the matter... no matter how many “good” videos are out, people will ALWAYS put more weight behind the negative ones. So thanks.
@@LawfulGiraffe I spoke with one Caompnay that would pay $45 per week for Blue Cross and Blue sheiled for a single person as long as you made 2,500 miles that week.. If you don't make 2,500 miles they take it out of your pay .. I have been offered a 1099 JOb at 25% of the trucks gross and also another Compnay that pays 40 cents per mile for all miles of both drivers as a Team also a 1099 job.. I have even heard personal Conveyance mentioned .. I did not find a number of a recruiter too call at TMC.. to try and figure out some basic questions.
@@LawfulGiraffe You never mentioned how many miles you drive unpaid empty .. or how much it costs to wash the Truck that is how much they allow you to wash the truck .. I have a High Pressure Hot Water Pressure washer at my shop here in MI ..
Go to tmctrans.com A 1099 job for 25% is said. I'm a company driver at 33%. Our OO drivers are at 70%. Also team is split between you and the other driver.
@@LawfulGiraffe My RAnd McNally GPS always told my Trip would be more miles than the miles the Broker bid for the Job.. Rand McNally has the best Navigation software and picks better routs than Garmin .. But Rand McNally is Cheap Junk made in China and Breaks the first month .. sent if back and maybe it works for 2 months had to give up on a few of them over the years.. The Trimble has nice Robust harware but total Junk for picking routes.. It would pikc the route I would take a Motorcycle for fun not an 18 wheeler say from NE OH to Detroit .. It would take you across Amish Farm Country .. Just for laghs I follwed the Garmin route on Saturday and I had a Monday Morning Delivery in Detroit .. I always had to cheat .. Look on a paper Map and keep choosing Cities as a Destination on the Highways I went to use.. When I get to the next City .. Choose another City on the Highway I wanted use.. Running from MI To NC SC GA and Fl .. is not like going west on I-70 or I-80 or I-95 where there are not multicple choices for the GPS to mess with .. with mitiile roads it keeos chosing the first left or first right towards they way you want to go . instead of staying on a Major Higway until you get to the next main highway in route to you rdestination.. WhenI am in an area I know all the roads and all the routes I always know way beter routes than Garmin Chooses.. I wish I could put Rand McNally software in a Garmin GPS Unit
Love all your videos brother. As a current flatbed driver with Jordan Carriers, I still learn some cool things and helpful tools to use myself. Appreciate all the vids brother!!!
hey my friend, im looking to get my CDL very soon....in fact within a month...and have looked at TMC to start my new job.......any info you can give me GOOD or bad as a NEW driver would be greatly thanked......=)
I think tmc is a great starting company and I really enjoy flatbedding. There's a lot to learn when you get into trucking. It will be overwhelming at first, but I promise it gets a lot easy over time.
I have watched all your videos and find them very informative. With the shortage of truck drivers throughout the country, I am 58, do you feel that is too old for TMC to make a career change?
I don't believe so. I know plenty of guys that got into trucking in their 50's so the only question would be if you think you can handle the physical work. If you think so them I'd give it a try and down the road you can always make the switch to box van if need be.
Orientation is boring really. As long as you follow their instructions, you'll be fine. I enjoy TMC and I think they are a really good starter company.
I just want to know if TMC OO are on 1099 I'm assuming they are. If so are they allowed to see the rate sheets for each load they haul? How can they verify the % is what they say it is?
So, with your 2K to the truck for a 1,000 mile load example, are you saying that $2 per mile to the truck is basically a minimum standard in the flatbed industry currently, with some loads paying more? Thanks for the informative videos.
It was just an example number. There are loads that pay way more or less for 1000 miles. Also idk about an industry standard because not every company offers percentage.
Hey man I’ll be coming to tmc in September I already got expected and all that fun stuff and I have my endorsements is it safe to say 1200-1500 a week is reachable ?! I’ll be going to South Carolina, Columbia and man keep doing what your doing ! P.S. waiting on your t shirts to drop .
As a new driver fresh out of CDL school , how do you get the TWIC and Hazmat endorsement? Can I get those while working at TMC or is there a way to get it before I get to TMC?
You can get them before or after you start driving. Hazmat is done through your state dmv and twic is online. If you are getting them for tmc I wouldn't waste your time or money.
It's by percentage of the load. Most loads are "next day" runs. Average 4 to 5 loads a week and you get your cut off what you bring to the truck. As an example, make 5400 to the truck and at 30% you make 1620 (before tax).
@@LawfulGiraffe - I understand that. I was referring to travel between loads, but I understand and comprehend what you’re saying. Total dollars to the truck - your percentage
Hey man, I've recently talked to a recruiter, I'm a veteran. What's the chances of actually getting the job? Do they have tons of applicants and only a few get it?
Looking to join in a few months after I get my cdl. Can you “choose” your trainer? 😂 Also, what would you recommend for new guys that you train to bring when in the truck?
Tmc hauls cheap freight...would definitely take miles pay. On the other hand co i wrk for has good freight...im on percentage...make twice sometimes 3 times a wk more than tmc...their pay is a joke....u wont make gd money at tmc.
@@jamesgarrett6848 one company has a few hundred trucks one has a few thousand, Which most likely means it is “easier” to get on to TMC a bigger company is gonna have more opportunities for new drivers especially.
@@behonest8658 i live in ky..but honestly it doesnt bother me to work in cold weather in flatbedding...i actually prefer it. If u dress warm you wont get cold at least not in the time it tskes to strap or unstrap a load.
The day I posted this video I got a load for 1300 miles that pays 4k to the truck. At 33% that's $1320 for one load. At .51 cpm that's $663.
How many loads do you average a week?
Yeah what he said.
What's training pay like
My question is, do the loads always pay round 1,000 or more to the truck?? Or is pay to truck dependent on miles the load is going. Because I've seen like dry-van (I kno that's totally different ball-game, but just for example) loads that only pay like 6-700 for the load, let's say 700=if your haulin that 1000 miles @ 26% is only $182, but @ .45cpm ur at $450. So in that case cpm is WAAAAYYY better. But, is that like a total "non-cenario"/wuld never happen in flat-bed?? Im bout to start my career trucking-- I wanna do flatbed to start, but get into haz-mat, tanker, & heavy-haul as I gain experience. & REALLY torn btwn TMC & Swift as my 1st company/training/& getting my cdl. I kno swift has a bad rep; but, from wut I've seen, it's really those individuals drivers bein stupid, makin dumba$$ decisions/no common-since. But, from wut I'm seein/learnin bout TMC, for what I want in my future/out of my career, TMC is lookin like it'd be the better company & specializes more in what I wanna do.
What was your deadhead at miles at %?,this is $3.25/mile to the truck,unreal in this market,freight is just not paying that right now,how much is TMC paying you to sale?,something is not right,just sayin,long time truck O/O here.
pretty nice explanation!!! I'm about to go there for the orientation and that clarified a lot of things!!! good job breaking it down!!!
26%? Damn I'm new but only get 22%
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The best way to set misinformation straight is that just about all trucking companies are never honest about what the load pays gross, to the truck and in any way shape or form if they could skim a couple of bucks from the driver and they will do so. If you get paid by percentage especially when freight rates go down requires you to work the same hard long hours for less money. This would be like having an hourly job where once in a couple of weeks the employer takes a few bucks off an hour For you to do the same work. Mileage pay is always around 10 to 12% less than you actually drive. With today’s technology door-to-door GPS should be a fairway to pay a driver, but they don’t. They use different phrases like practical route, ZIP Code ZIP Code, or HHG. these practices have been common in the trucking industry for the last 70 years. Sometimes it is not a drivers fault if he hast to ride around construction, accident, etc., but it’s hard pressed to get a company to pay extra miles, even though that is time out of your logbook. best way to go is to find a trucking job, and there are many out there that pay by the hour, especially with overtime.
What is the length policy
I drove for TMC 1997-2007 8yrs o/o. % only way to go and if you flatbed TMC the only way to go. If you want the most $ the best training and the best eqpt. The best safety dept. Then you want TMC!!!! I will retire from the state of IN. OCT 2022 I will be 62. When I came to TMC 1997 I had just retired from the USN. TMC is selective on who they hire. My class started with 22 and at the end of training 9 of us were left. In my day drivers called TMC [THE MARINE CORPS] as a retired 8404 grunt Corpsman I liked that. TMC is harder to get hired into. Training is tough. However if you make it sky is the limit.
Thank you for the information
I have orientation next month, been driving 14 years. Local only though, was really curious how this worked. Thanks man.
Yo that’s crazy! Thanks for the breakdown! I’ve been trying to decide what Company I wanted to go with, you pretty much convinced me to go TMC. Which works out since I’m in Illinois. Thanks man!
I’m finishing CDL school very soon and this was very helpful
Thank you for the info and detailed numbers
WOW Great information thank you!! You the man bud!!
😅 thank you
Thanks for the breakdown on pay. Very good video!! 👊🏻 We are having a field recruiter coming to our cdl school here in Mocksville NC tomorrow. I am excited to hear what they have to say. By the way I passed my pre-trip test last week and next week I’ll be taking my backing test. I feel really good about that one. I was really nervous on the pre-trip just because I was afraid of forgetting something but I didn’t. 🎉🎉
Congrats brother. Yea when the recruiter gets there, pick his brain.
Im thinking about going there after school in April
Great Video. Thanks !
I am getting ready to go to the local community college in june to get my training and i have been torn between melton and tmc . I like the percentage pay at tmc though
Melton tells you when you get to go home. Other than that, I haven't heard anything bad about them lol.
@@LawfulGiraffe there is a tmc truck that parks a block from my house on the weekends. I cant lie , i have been stalking it to see if i can catch the driver and talk to him/her for a few. So far have had no luck
I'm guessing all this is forced dispatch, you don't get a choice of direction to head towards, except maybe NYC is not forced.
% is definitely the way to go. Work hard and park up and 32 % is so easy
Park up .. is that a Term for paking at the business you are delivering to the night before ? I delivered to a Walmart Distribution Center in NW IL they don't allow you on the Proptery until 1 hour before your appoitment time.. They told me I had to park 9 miles down the road at a Dairy Isle.. Thus I had to drive back to the whare house in the Middle of my 10 hour break and dock for 4 hours while getting unloaded..
Yes parking up is at the customer. That's why I'd never do reefer or dry van. Long waits at docks. I suppose you could pc down and not start your clock
Hair length policy
What about it? After orientation you can grow out your hair
I appreciate the break down i have always wondered about it. as to which is better, as I am just getting ready to start applying to companies to drive for from getting my CDL in January.
Yo can choose between % and cpm ?
You're the man, man.
Lol thank you
I start training at TMC on the 26th. You have definitely put out some good info
How’s it going with TMC?
Liked your Western Express line, funny story I was on a dedicated account with another carrier and we just lost it to them. I guess they cared more about the cheaper rates than quality.
Does TMC show you the actual Ratecon? To base your percentage pay from?
NAMASTE thank you
Gospel!!
I have no experience but I have to play devil's advocate here; you still have a driver manager controlling what trips you get (mileage or revenue). Can't win either way unless your DM likes you. Thanks for explaining the TMC way though. I am still in favor and looking to sign-up. Stay Safe!!
Yea your relationship with your FM can make a difference, but not as much as you think. Load planners will assign the load to you, and your FM can request options.
Hey LG this is Daniel. Do u remember that you said you long time. Ago you led a. Convoy of tmcs
Trucks how many and where did you guys went and how long. Did you stay out
Hello Big Josh! How are you doing?
Lol I'm doing good, how about you kiddo?
@@LawfulGiraffeI'm doing pretty good.
I finish my CDL-A School on 9/27/21 and will be heading to TMC shortly afterwards (With all my endorsements and a new shiny passport = Points + I live in Ohio, so 30%!) and I’m looking forward to it. Thank for the info 👍🏻👊🏻🙌🏻🤘🏻✌🏻
How is that? Do they pay more if you live in Ohio?
Hey that’s crazy i finish my school the same day and also going to TMC Monday coming up
I actually finish my CDL class 9/24/21. I haven’t chosen a company yet but have been in contact with TMC almost everyday and I’m leaning heavily towards them
How is it going?
you still with TMC? if so how’s it going?
thanks for the information, I am debating and doing reserch between TMC and Roehl. I have been working for Chicago Transit Authority for 20 years as a bus operator but because of the vaccine mandates that the city imposing I am looking to go into the trucking industry, and I also have the class A permit. so after November 1st I will make a decision.
Trucking is way more fun too 🤣
I don't really know much about Roehl but I haven't heard any complaints about them.
Does TMC penalize or give you a hard time in regards to idling? From my understanding their trucks aren’t outfitted with APU’s/EPU’s.
I've never had an issue and I idle all the time.
I'm 5'1" short.. have you seen someone short do this flatbed and tarping career? And how heavy is the heaviest tarp?
I've had trainees your size for sure and they had no problem. The lumber tarp can get up to 150 lbs when wet.
I can’t speak for tmc but after working at P&s I prefer Cpm Because P&s when I worked there had shitty rates you’re stuck at 27% and the constantly had people doing like 250 mile deadheads
Thts my worry
If you want to do this… do they work with you ?
Help with your clock and hook up the loads
4K -6k ?
To the truck
2k take home a week bruh !
I have two endorsements- not hazmat will have to take time off to do that but I have the twic and a passport/green card
Does tmc hair test or urine test? I’m getting different answers from recruiting
Pee pee lol
Their cpm is very low so of course percentage will be a better choice
Once I get my L TMC is tops on my list 💪🏿💪🏿
Question maybe to answer in another vid (unless you've already done and I suck at searching) - whats the difference in work between flat and reefer\dry van? Obviously load securing - anything else? Cost? Technique? Just getting into the industry (mid life career change) and interested to start right....
It all depends on what company you work for. No matter where you go for flatbed, you'll be hands on with all your loads. Van or reefer very. Some companies are no touch freight and others you do all the work.
Trucking is very much a life style no matter what you do. Know why you're doing it and don't settle for anything less.
Quick question so does TMC give you the option to take CPM or Percentage? Also I’m looking to start TMC as a brand new driver literally getting my CDL permit in 2weeks…how fast can I get to 30-33%? Another question lol sorry can I make good money coming home to my wife & kids on the weekends $1500-2k🤔
Last time I checked, they give you the option. Depending on long hard you work, how long to run, and if you can do the Sunday night park ups, you can get over that 30% mark fairly quickly... like within a few months. I personally recommend you stay out for two weeks at a time.
How strict are they on there tattoo policy?? And on weekends do you take the trailer home as well or just the tractor??
Most places pay for empty and loaded miles correct..
Most places do. A lot of the dedicated runs at tmc do, but line haul is different. If the bounce is 150 miles or more they do but under that, no... unless you choose cpm as pay.
7yrs driving 62mph and gettn what $40 a tarp...u never wanted to branch out n work for a real company?
@@behonest8658 for flatbed? thats all i can speak on. a real company for one isnt going to rape you like major carriers and training companies do
Can an outside driver apply for a dedicated fleet like boats or do you have to be at TMC a certain amount of time?
I’m too exited to work here….
Seen a video from about 2months ago from a “trucking with Lonnie” who WAS. TMC employee who recently quit. Was saying pay issues/pay declining but miles raising along with fleet manager issues. Along with LOTS of comments backing that up, saying it happened to them also. Your thoughts??
He wasn't even solo for a month before he quit. It takes most drivers two to three months to become proficient so no offense to him, but he wasn't here long enough to know what he was talking about.
@@LawfulGiraffe yeah, it’s just nice to be able to talk to another driver (like you) on your thoughts on the matter... no matter how many “good” videos are out, people will ALWAYS put more weight behind the negative ones. So thanks.
Do dedicated guys have an assigned roll tarp trailer? I've seen guys tarp for.tmc what they get paid for that is garbage.
It depends on the dedicated account.
How much do they take out of your paycheck for for Health Insurance
I'm family plan so it's around 100 a week... I think it's a little more than that but not much.
@@LawfulGiraffe I spoke with one Caompnay that would pay $45 per week for Blue Cross and Blue sheiled for a single person as long as you made 2,500 miles that week.. If you don't make 2,500 miles they take it out of your pay ..
I have been offered a 1099 JOb at 25% of the trucks gross and also another Compnay that pays 40 cents per mile for all miles of both drivers as a Team also a 1099 job..
I have even heard personal Conveyance mentioned ..
I did not find a number of a recruiter too call at TMC.. to try and figure out some basic questions.
@@LawfulGiraffe You never mentioned how many miles you drive unpaid empty .. or how much it costs to wash the Truck that is how much they allow you to wash the truck ..
I have a High Pressure Hot Water Pressure washer at my shop here in MI ..
Go to tmctrans.com
A 1099 job for 25% is said. I'm a company driver at 33%. Our OO drivers are at 70%. Also team is split between you and the other driver.
Do TMC have Automatic or Manual?
Is TMC good to work for? I've heard and read alot of bad things but most people don't come to the internet to tell the good they had.
Does TMC have a mobile app for doing and transferring paperwork? If or do they use transflow or something comparable
Besides the % pay do they pay extra for tarping or is that included in the percentage?
Tarping is separate
@@LawfulGiraffe My RAnd McNally GPS always told my Trip would be more miles than the miles the Broker bid for the Job.. Rand McNally has the best Navigation software and picks better routs than Garmin .. But Rand McNally is Cheap Junk made in China and Breaks the first month .. sent if back and maybe it works for 2 months had to give up on a few of them over the years..
The Trimble has nice Robust harware but total Junk for picking routes.. It would pikc the route I would take a Motorcycle for fun not an 18 wheeler say from NE OH to Detroit .. It would take you across Amish Farm Country .. Just for laghs I follwed the Garmin route on Saturday and I had a Monday Morning Delivery in Detroit ..
I always had to cheat .. Look on a paper Map and keep choosing Cities as a Destination on the Highways I went to use.. When I get to the next City .. Choose another City on the Highway I wanted use.. Running from MI To NC SC GA and Fl .. is not like going west on I-70 or I-80 or I-95 where there are not multicple choices for the GPS to mess with .. with mitiile roads it keeos chosing the first left or first right towards they way you want to go . instead of staying on a Major Higway until you get to the next main highway in route to you rdestination..
WhenI am in an area I know all the roads and all the routes I always know way beter routes than Garmin Chooses..
I wish I could put Rand McNally software in a Garmin GPS Unit
Points for. Passport?
Percentage works off a point system so you get points for just having one.
Love all your videos brother. As a current flatbed driver with Jordan Carriers, I still learn some cool things and helpful tools to use myself.
Appreciate all the vids brother!!!
Yea man, anything I can do to help a fellow driver.
hey my friend, im looking to get my CDL very soon....in fact within a month...and have looked at TMC to start my new job.......any info you can give me GOOD or bad as a NEW driver would be greatly thanked......=)
I think tmc is a great starting company and I really enjoy flatbedding. There's a lot to learn when you get into trucking. It will be overwhelming at first, but I promise it gets a lot easy over time.
I have watched all your videos and find them very informative. With the shortage of truck drivers throughout the country, I am 58, do you feel that is too old for TMC to make a career change?
I don't believe so. I know plenty of guys that got into trucking in their 50's so the only question would be if you think you can handle the physical work.
If you think so them I'd give it a try and down the road you can always make the switch to box van if need be.
you are not alone Chris, I am 54 and Im looking foward to the challenge and keep in shape....... you can do it
Cameras, outside only or inside an out facing?
Outside
Is tmc really a gd company to work for and is the orientation part hard to pass, what some advice?
Orientation is boring really. As long as you follow their instructions, you'll be fine. I enjoy TMC and I think they are a really good starter company.
Thanks for the info. How many miles or how many hauls can you do in a week?
It's usually up to five loads a week
If I do go to TMC transportation I am going percentage
Can you run hard and net 2k plus a week?
I've had weeks when I have but idk if it is sustainable week after week.
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Do they still have manual trucks
Yes but not for long.
Josh,
What did you update?
There was a typo when I was doing the math so I fixed the number.
I just want to know if TMC OO are on 1099 I'm assuming they are. If so are they allowed to see the rate sheets for each load they haul? How can they verify the % is what they say it is?
They’re W2
So, with your 2K to the truck for a 1,000 mile load example, are you saying that $2 per mile to the truck is basically a minimum standard in the flatbed industry currently, with some loads paying more? Thanks for the informative videos.
It was just an example number. There are loads that pay way more or less for 1000 miles. Also idk about an industry standard because not every company offers percentage.
Gotcha. Thanks. And yeah, that CPM stinks. Not sure why anyone would choose that low CPM over percentage.
Great video. As a rookie at TMC, how many average miles can you expect to run a week??
Well, when I was a company driver (currently an owner/operator), I averaged about 2000 miles a week.
Someone is getting lied to. Frieght rates at 3-4 dollars a mile idk how you're making under $1 a mile.
I know how
@@TaylorHaubrich ? This was 8 months ago.
Do you get a point for each endorsement you get or just the hazmat
Hey man I’ll be coming to tmc in September I already got expected and all that fun stuff and I have my endorsements is it safe to say 1200-1500 a week is reachable ?! I’ll be going to South Carolina, Columbia and man keep doing what your doing ! P.S. waiting on your t shirts to drop .
Oh yea, 12 to 15 a week is very doable.
As a new driver fresh out of CDL school , how do you get the TWIC and Hazmat endorsement? Can I get those while working at TMC or is there a way to get it before I get to TMC?
You can get them before or after you start driving. Hazmat is done through your state dmv and twic is online. If you are getting them for tmc I wouldn't waste your time or money.
@@LawfulGiraffe ok, I thought you said that helps a drivers percentage?
Passport is 3pts, hazmat 1 pt, twic 1 pt. The passport is the most beneficial, but the other ones you risk actually getting a hazmat load lol.
@@LawfulGiraffe So do you benefit from having all 3? I have every endorsement no restrictions and twic, the only thing I don't have is passport.
Which location are you out of?
Brownsburg, IN
@@LawfulGiraffe Bit North of me. But maybe I'll luck out and get you as a trainer.Video's and especially the honesty are much appreciated.
Do you only get paid for “Loaded” miles?
It's by percentage of the load. Most loads are "next day" runs. Average 4 to 5 loads a week and you get your cut off what you bring to the truck.
As an example, make 5400 to the truck and at 30% you make 1620 (before tax).
@@LawfulGiraffe - I understand that. I was referring to travel between loads, but I understand and comprehend what you’re saying. Total dollars to the truck - your percentage
You get paid for any bounce over 150 miles. 90% of my bounces in a yr are under 150 miles.
@@LawfulGiraffe - Thank you! 👍🏻👊🏻🤘🏻✌🏻
I actually do want my manual lol. 2014 with 714k miles.
It's because you're special lol
Oh you know I am. Sitting in des Moines for service and got to keep her again
Lol
I start on May 10. I have my TWIC, HAZMAT and passport. What % will I start at after training?
Thanks.
It's still 26 new 27 experience when you start but after your first month it goes up so anything you have now to help get points is a plus.
@@LawfulGiraffe Thank you. I am excited to start a new career.
TMC MAKING THE COVID SHOT MANDATORY??
@@akutan224b How's it going with TMC?
Does tmc offer over the road, or is it purely regional??? I also live in indiana lol
All lower 48 and some Canada if you have your passport.
Are you doing any over size or over weight?
When I start the t-shirts we will. The hats right now are snaps so they can be adjusted.
@@LawfulGiraffe Roger merch! I was asking about TMC loads and working your way up to Heavy Haul. Sorry about the foggy wording.
Hey man, I've recently talked to a recruiter, I'm a veteran. What's the chances of actually getting the job? Do they have tons of applicants and only a few get it?
Thank you for your service. It's honestly based off your driving record. Being a vet does help.
Looking to join in a few months after I get my cdl. Can you “choose” your trainer? 😂
Also, what would you recommend for new guys that you train to bring when in the truck?
You can always request a trainer of you have one in mind. I recommend snacks lol.
But can you choose high paying loads… 6k+ to my truck a week ? At 30% I ain’t greedy
My hand was raised !
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I was told TMC does not allow beards but I see alot of you TMC drivers sporting them. What did I miss?
Length... you can't rock a zz top lol
ATS paid TMC Fuel again sorry to say it's true
This just might be a silly question, but does a college degree help your percentage?
Unfortunately it doesn't. It could give you a leg up if you wanted to work in the office. Percentage is all preformed based.
Tmc hauls cheap freight...would definitely take miles pay. On the other hand co i wrk for has good freight...im on percentage...make twice sometimes 3 times a wk more than tmc...their pay is a joke....u wont make gd money at tmc.
If you're going to share your opinion, you should also share your company. That way new drivers can shop around different companies.
@@LawfulGiraffe kivi bros
Thank you. I know nothing about your company but it give people more options.
@@jamesgarrett6848 one company has a few hundred trucks one has a few thousand, Which most likely means it is “easier” to get on to TMC a bigger company is gonna have more opportunities for new drivers especially.
@@behonest8658 i live in ky..but honestly it doesnt bother me to work in cold weather in flatbedding...i actually prefer it. If u dress warm you wont get cold at least not in the time it tskes to strap or unstrap a load.
You guys turned me down.......... I feel so alone!!! 😕
Damn man I'm sorry to hear that. I know is sucks but did they say try back in 6 months?
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No
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But I'm not worried about it. It is what it is. And I will go from there. Nobody's at fault.
That's why I love having a cdl because there’s always other options. I'd recommend getting experience and trying again later if you want.
I wasn't putting anyone down..... It is just a fact of my life that i have to deal with...... And I will!!!!!..... No worries
Man....... Your attitude offends me....... LOL