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I will take spending time with my family, being home for holidays and seeing my niece and nephew grow up over anything that ABF and YRC offer. Would I like to have some of the things that union companies offer? Of course I would. But I'm also willing to sacrifice those for what I consider a better quality of life. I'm happy working at Estes which is something I can't say I was while I was working at ABF.


There's no right answer in the union vs non debate. You just have to do what you feel is best for you.


As for new rumors I've been told that Markham will be staying open after Joliet opens and will change from an EOL to a hub.
 
M3ATY said:
I will take spending time with my family, being home for holidays and seeing my niece and nephew grow up over anything that ABF and YRC offer. Would I like to have some of the things that union companies offer? Of course I would. But I'm also willing to sacrifice those for what I consider a better quality of life. I'm happy working at Estes which is something I can't say I was while I was working at ABF.


There's no right answer in the union vs non debate. You just have to do what you feel is best for you.


As for new rumors I've been told that Markham will be staying open after Joliet opens and will change from an EOL to a hub.
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The choices you make sometimes are not felt till years later. Then it is a question of did I get lucky? I know I have never been able to get my crystal ball working. von.
 
vongrimmenstein said:
The choices you make sometimes are not felt till years later. Then it is a question of did I get lucky? I know I have never been able to get my crystal ball working. von.
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I still have a long ways(30+years) to go until I'll be ready to retire. Either way there's a lot of uncertainty in this industry as a whole.

I haven't seen the outcome of the bids since I don't have to go in until tomorrow night. I should be able to keep the bid that I'm currently on as it's a shorter run and requires working the dock.
 
Screw the rebids this year I I know of some guys that had the runs they were on pulled like Bloomington, Rockford, Chicago some other smaller barns they have no where to go but extra board. They start up a Markham as a hub , so South Bend will take a hit as well. The guys at smaller barns really feel the impact of these moves. Bottom line it's all about the freight that's it. Who cares who moves it as long as it moves period. ... period period .. sorry about the grammar + 9 beers
 
Nocturnal1 said:
Screw the rebids this year I I know of some guys that had the runs they were on pulled like Bloomington, Rockford, Chicago some other smaller barns they have no where to go but extra board. They start up a Markham as a hub , so South Bend will take a hit as well. The guys at smaller barns really feel the impact of these moves. Bottom line it's all about the freight that's it. Who cares who moves it as long as it moves period. ... period period .. sorry about the grammar + 9 beers
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Never admit to more than 2 beers!
 
vongrimmenstein said:
About the best out there for LTL Freight companies, UNION or not. Just guessing your employer is Estes seeing how we are on the Estes Forum. If true, just how much does Estes pay a retiree after 20 years of service? Can't be to much, the workers @ Estes are not under a CBA. Which in of itself means there is no pressure on Estes from anywhere or anyone telling them to contribute money to their employees retirement fund. If by chance it is a 401K plan with a 6 % cap for matching by the company, well ya really need to save your money. Ya gonna need it. von.
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That’s ok. I make investments elsewhere. We appreciate your concern for your fellow drivers well being. At the very least Estes hasn’t shut down terminals like some other companies and is financially secure. We aren’t forced to take pay cuts in recessions and accept bogus contracts. Btw 401k is 7%.
 
Bigtea2k4 said:
Gotta have a little fun. Estes is one of the few companies that want you to spend time with your family. When I worked for sysco we worked New Years Eve and Day. Only holiday they gave off was Christmas and thanksgiving.
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I worked for PFG for 2 years. 1 year as a driver and another year as a supervisor. I've never worked so hard in my life as I did those 2 years. Every time I get aggravated at this place I try to remember those times and things just never seem so bad.
 
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