Estes | Jumping ship

[pdsuperstar]

Thinking of leaving the big Od after 14 years. Got the call today from you guys. Before I get bashed to death, it’s after a lot of thought Od’s management is starting to suck hiring guys straight out of college font know a dang thing about trucking and the lack of accountability is unreal just ready to move on so some info on pay and benefits would be much appreciated.

 

[Jtrucking06]

If your starting extra board it’s .585 to start 7.50 to drop 7.50 to hook doubles only. 401k after 90 days full benefits family I believe costs 107 a week with long term short term 100k life and 100ADD Insurance. Out a start day each week home after 5.

P&d is top out some where around 26.50-27.00 I think starts in low 20s maybe 22ish

 

[drummerforhire]

Where are you located? Top pay for P&D at my terminal is $26.15. Like OD, Estes doesn't pay overtime in places they aren't required to. Since you have experience, you might start out at a higher tier.

 

[ghostbommbb]

If lack of accountability bothers you, umm not trying to be a bummer but Estes might not be the answer for you.

 

[pdsuperstar]

By accountability I mean in the management role I’m in as a supervisor I can’t hold the hourly guys accountable for doing there job that’s why I want to go back to driving. I’m in ATL

 

[pdsuperstar]

I know y’all are close to us if not not making more we top out at 27.70 in ATL

 

[ghostbommbb]

Lol Well anyhow, good luck.

 

[big ben]

Your jumping from the frying pan to the frying pan. Do yourself a favor a just drive again for OD.

 

[drummerforhire]

I have some friends who work out of Atlanta. I'll call one today and see how the P&D life is there and tell you what they say.

 

[Linehaul3Life]

Your jumping from the frying pan to the frying pan. Do yourself a favor a just drive again for OD.

I second this. Why throw away 14 years? Estes is a great overall company but you're going to deal with the same BS anywhere you go. Might as well stay at the place you know and keep your tenure going.

 

[drummerforhire]

He's not a driver at OD...

 

[Linehaul3Life]

He's not a driver at OD...

He works for OD. I can't imagine it would be too hard to move back into a driving position.

 

[cindig]

I think it all depends on the terminal, we just lost 2 city drivers to OD.

 

[drummerforhire]

I finally talked to my Atlanta driver friend. He says "it's haphazard and there's a lot of favoritism."

Good luck in your search.

 

[Highway Warrior]

Where are you located? Top pay for P&D at my terminal is $26.15. Like OD, Estes doesn't pay overtime in places they aren't required to. Since you have experience, you might start out at a higher tier.

Our top pay is 27.65 here in Michigan.

 

[White]

I second this. Why throw away 14 years? Estes is a great overall company but you're going to deal with the same BS anywhere you go. Might as well stay at the place you know and keep your tenure going.

I concur. I get pissed & look on Indeed or other ltl's websites. Then I chuckle as I visit TB. Saia drivers going to Estes, Estes asking about NEMF. OD guy looking. Same ::, different truck. IMO, unless you're moving to or away from a union job, is the difference worth one's tenure?

 

[LTLIndentured]

I concur. I get pissed & look on Indeed or other ltl's websites. Then I chuckle as I visit TB. Saia drivers going to Estes, Estes asking about NEMF. OD guy looking. Same ::::, different truck. IMO, unless you're moving to or away from a union job, is the difference worth one's tenure?

Depends on the boss you’ve got

 

[longjohn]

Unfortunately Estes has become the same way. They are very unprofessional and very unorganized. I'd just stay at OD. Youre insurance is better and cheaper plus u make more money there

 

[ED FORCE ONE]

Longjohn knows his stuff

 

[a9faninnc]

Crapping away 14 years,with what is arguably a lateral move,just dont sound right...