Estes Express Lines Orientation

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[@timreim8013]

Did orientation 3 weeks ago. I was paid 27.10 for 6 hrs. What Chris said was correct. I did 2 linehaul runs w a trainer and off I went

[@donlynn9341]

Great info for new teammates! Think it took me from filling out application to hire was like 3 weeks. Then I was with a line haul driver for a week. But been running a 3/2. Take care Chris maybe see ya out here sometime. If ya know anyone in PA 055 is a great terminal

[@FreightHauler87]

Thanks! 3 weeks is a fast hire time. West Middlesex is a nice terminal. I’ve never had problems there. Stay safe

[@ruglord69]

I'm 10 weeks or more in and I still don't have my truck lol 🙃 I just get in one and ROLL 🤣

[@FreightHauler87]

That’s how it’s been for me this year too🍻

[@davieslocker86]

Orientation? lol I was told a time to show up and started working

[@doublett3263]

Lol same here! I know each terminal is different, but Pittsburgh pa and West Middlesex pa are horrible. 2 and 3 hr wait times and not getting paid sucks!! Nothing against Estes, but I basically told them to go POUND SALT!! I'm a Full-time feeder driver for UPS now.

[@freddyfreddy42]

The dude at Lakewood terminal total D Bag!!!! F him

[@ruglord69]

Hooking or dropping a set at 089 Dallas TX is a nightmare 😫

[@FreightHauler87]

It wasn’t always that bad, but I can see why. Any news on Grand Prairie?

[@mikeholbert1958]

What did your paychecks look like at Estes doing the otr? I'm currently working at FedEx Freight, but I have an interview coming up at Estes for an otr driver out of Dayton, Ohio.

[@FreightHauler87]

I was making 74 cpm, now they top out at 80cpm… so expect more. I made $110k

[@jacobdelacruz7777]

What’s up Mike did you end up making the switch to Estes?

[@chef_rg.2]

Just curious... When called in for an interview.... if hired after interview...... do you do in-cab/ pre-trip on engine/ road test?????? And then have to pass that in order to move on to DOT physical, back ground, test????? Or opposite? Do you take drug screen, DOT, back ground and then they call you in for pre-trip/ engine, in-cab? Thanks in advance

[@FreightHauler87]

You don’t have to do any pre-trip/in-cab stuff. The “road test” is you driving the truck with the Linehaul driver. When you come in as regional/OTR, you typically run with Linehaul driver who gets home every day. You’ll drive, hook & break sets, and he’ll teach you what you need to know

[@chef_rg.2]

@@FreightHauler87 Once again, thanks for responding. I'm not sure if you remember my comment telling you that I'm only applying for two companies. I have a interview with Estes & another good local carrier this week. Appreciate you bro. 🙏🏾 3 yrs OTR done. Hopefully 🤞🏾🤞🏾

[@FreightHauler87]

@@chef_rg.2 no problem! Good luck and. Stay safe!

[@shawnbarker6984]

Guess it depends on the terminal. I had to pretrip everything, hookup a ser of doubles and drive a 10sp manual. Terminal 213 Ca. Just did it yesterday. Now going with a line haul driver tonight.

[@kokalti]

It would be nice if they paid for the food on the road for extra boards since we cant come back to the house every day to make our own food. Have they ever paid for the food on the road before?

[@FreightHauler87]

😂no. The OTR companies I’ve work for in the past have never done so either.

[@ruglord69]

I have never heard of any company buying your groceries on the road

[@kokalti]

@@ruglord69 It's called per diem. Companies do it all the time. Maybe not many trucking companies. But in many other industries they do.

[@ruglord69]

Per diem is only for drivers who live in the truck . Not for drivers who get paid hotels or home every day

[@ruglord69]

And it's a tax credit from the government not the company

[@MOBILEGRAVEYARDS-o9h]

Hey, you still at Estes? What's it like to be a yard dog over there? I been local pud, but want to chill from driving for now. I start Monday in Fort Worth, Tx. Any advice?

[@FreightHauler87]

No, left 2 years ago. Yard Dogs move trailers around the yard. Since Fort Worth is now a large terminal, I’m not sure how busy you’re going to be. I expect you’ll be with other guys doing the same job. It’s hot in the summer and cold in the winter.

[@deicide663]

How strict is their background check?

[@FreightHauler87]

I believe it was through hirerite, and it only took a week or so

[@deicide663]

@@FreightHauler87 Thank you, is it true they hire everyone?

[@FreightHauler87]

@@deicide663 it’s up to the manager

[@deicide663]

@@FreightHauler87 Thank you for the info.

[@Snipe06]

Did they hair follicle drug test you?

[@FreightHauler87]

I don’t recall

[@davieslocker86]

Questions only drug users ask lol

[@jerrybnasty5115]

They do prostate exams

[@VregathfulMovies]

Piss test or hair test?

[@FreightHauler87]

Urine

[@crustyzs6885]

It's a trap