5/8/2023 0 Comments Calex express logo![]() ![]() Load Friday in Kalamazoo MI.ĭeliver Mountain Top Pa. 729 paid miles.ĭeadhead from Reed City Mi to Kalamazoo MI. Load in Hazelton Pa Deliver Thursday in Reed City MI. 1350 paid miles.ĭeadhead from Mountain Top Pa. Here's a recap of what I have done since my last post.ĭeadhead from Jupiter Fl to Griffin Ga. No problem, they pay for it and I'll use it! The company wants us to use Idle Aire as much as possible to cut down on idleing. Sorry for not updating until now, I finally have some time until I deliver tomorrow in the AM so as I write I'm hooked up to Idle Aire at the TA at exit 173 on I-80 in PA. Thanks for reading this, I've posted a picture of my new set of wheels. One last thing, this forum we have helped me in so many ways, there are a few people on here who's insight, and expertise I truly appreciate and because of it, it made this process for me much easier. I'll be glad to answer any questions anyone might have and I'll try and keep this updated during my travels. I guess working for a smaller company like Calex (156 trucks) that isn't a driver mill or a training company you get treated like a person and not a number. Granted 4 days does not make a relationship, but ever since I answered the ad for a driver, everything that was said to me has been straight up and everyone I have met at the company has been very nice and welcoming to their "Family". This is # at dispatch, sorry to bother you on your home time, but we have a load that needs to P/U Monday evening in Georgia and delivers here in Pittston on Wednesday" Me, "not a problem, I'll be there. I got a phone call from dispatch on Saturday morning that went something like this, "Hello John? Yes. ![]() I had a live load that delivered in Jupiter Fl Friday morning # 10am and was sent 15 miles away to the house for the weekend. I went through the usual Policies and Procedures Tuesday and Wednesday then got dispatched on my first load late that afternoon. Then when I got to the terminal I found out that I'm the only driver that they hired and that orientation was me and Mort. I was picked up at the airport by Mort in Safety and dropped my belongings off at the motel. I finally got the green light on July 31st to come to Pittston for orientation. I then asked about transportation to Pittston PA and was told that they would fly me up and put me in a motel. ![]() When that was done I was sent to a clinic near where I live for my DOT physical and drug screening. When I asked about orientation I was told that they would arrange for a driver that was delivering down here to give me my road test. My DAC came back with absolutely nothing on it. During this time I was told I had the job. and the verification process took the rest of the week. and that was why the ad was on craigslist. As I have found out, they do not advertise for drivers, everything is via word of mouth, they had a distinct need for a driver that was domiciled in So. Tuesday morning at 9am I get a phone call from Mort in the safety dept. I responded to this job via email on a Monday night. With my previous job about to end I was getting desperate enough to call Werner but was afraid I would be turned down due to being over-qualified. They hire from Orlando north but not here. Now you have to understand, there isn't a company worth it's weight in gold that hires out of So. In June I was looking on craigslist and saw an ad for a driver needed in So. So in the last 27 years I've had a total of 3 jobs, no accidents, 3 tickets, and left each job with a positive recommendation for my job history. ![]() When the O/O sold his business I went to work for a small mom and pop company that had 2 trucks and drove for them until June of this year. After that I drove for an O/O the next 9 years. I always had the urge to drive OTR and got the chance with CR England back in 1982 and drove for them for 7 years. Here's a little bit about me, I got my class 1 chauffeurs license back in 1980 and drove a dump trailer for 2 years in Florida. and games that are prevalent in our industry today. This might be a little long winded but this job search started back in January and finally concluded with me being hired without all the B.S. Well if anyone is interested I will tell you all about my new job. ![]()
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