Hiring in Grand Prairie

[RoadRage7]

I just noticed the Grand Prairie, Texas terminal is hiring local city drivers. Does anyone have any additional info on this. Hours, days, pay? When was the last time this terminal went through lay offs? Everytime I see them hiring, two months later I hear they just laid off drivers. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!

[RoadRage7]

Are there not any people on this board that work out of the Grand Prairie, Texas terminal?

[Demolitionman]

we don't have a grand prairie, tx terminal. could it be the DLS terminal? i cannot help with specifics at that terminal, but we have not had a layoff in about a year or so. the state of texas is a great freight area for us as well, so i would be less worried about a layoff at one of those terminals vs. another area.

[Brother Trucker]

Demo, the DLS terminal is located in the city of Grand Prairie, Tx. The GRL terminal is located in Dallas, TX. The story behind that is that when Saia originally came to the Dallas area it was located in the city limits of Dallas. Two or three moves later it is now in Grand Prairie. When it was decided to add an additional terminal, DLS was already taken so they picked a suburb of Dallas-Garland (GRL). As for the hiring the only way to find out is to submit the application on line. Starting wages, Hmmm, will have to ask. Hours? you start at the bottom and work your way up. Most likely a noon or later start time depending on workload and need. The layoffs took place when freight was slowing down. Now things are getting better. Hope this is helpful.

[RoadRage7]

Thanks for the info! I'll put in an app and see what happens!

[RoadRage7]

I know I'm bein a little lazy but how long do you have to work for Saia before health benefits go into effect? It looks like the Dallas terminal is pretty busy seeing that they have been hiring for the last couple of months.

[Jack Knife]

90 days....

[RoadRage7]

Thanks Jack Knife! I appreciate your help!

[Jack Knife]

good luck...

[ltxdr]

Im new here but have applied to Saia several times and cant seem to get a response. New to the Dallas area and would love to get hired. Applied at Garland too. Any advice?