Trailer Transit Good or bad?

from their website, all O/O

Potential for earning well over $100,000 per year
Better fuel mileage, less wear and tear on your tractor and no trailer expense
Receive 100% of all fuel surcharges
All permits and registrations are furnished by Trailer Transit
Our safety program provides partial or full paid Indiana Base Plate for those who qualify
All drop and hook, no loading, unloading or tarping
We hire only owner operators - no company trucks - no fleet owners - no forced dispatch
Settlements are paid weekly and direct deposit is available
TripPak™ assures your paperwork is received on time and Trailer Transit pays 50% of TripPak™ charges
50% advance on each trip -- and you know what each trip pays before accepting it
Cell phone reimbursement available
Fuel and road taxes computed and filed by Trailer Transit
Pre-pass participation is available
Passenger program is available for immediate family members
Excellent group insurance rates on Physical Damage, Bobtail and Occupational Accident Insurance

Minimum Equipment Requirements (Needed at time of Sign On)

• A 10 year old or newer model tandem axle tractor with sleeper. Tractor must look good and pass a D.O.T. annual inspection in Porter, Indiana.
• Tie-Down Equipment: (Available at cost through Trailer Transit)
  • Six 20-foot chains, 5/16" high tensile or 3/8"
  • Six chain binders
  • Four 4-inch x 30-foot straps with flat hooks
  • Four ratchet-type winches
• Cellular telephone or pager

Suggested Additional Equipment

• Headache rack
• Extended fifth-wheel track, enabling the fifth-wheel to slide back over the rear axle
• Pintle hook, ball hitch, and electric brakes
• Light bar - used on trailers without rear lights or with a different electrical system (Available at cost through Trailer Transit)

Independent Contractor Requirements

• All contractors must be willing to run all 48 states
• Extensive and verifiable over-the-road, tractor-trailer experience
• Clean driving record
• Must pass D.O.T. physical at our clinic
• Must pass D.O.T. drug testing
• Must have CDL endorsements for Tank and Doubles

Base Plate and Permits

• Cost of Indiana Base Plate can be deducted from each settlement
• Contractor must provide proof that the current year Federal Highway Use Tax has been paid
• Contractor must have the original or copy of the original title to the tractor
• Trailer Transit provides ALL other permits

 

Thinking about leasing my truck to Trailer Transit. Looking for someone who might be working there now, to give me some information about the company.
Thanks for your time.

 

all i know about trailer transit is that you must have 2 yrs otr exp. i talk to the drivers when they came to pick up new trailers at great dane in wayne ne. they deliver trailers all 48. power source is the same way. all their trucks are equipt with
"headache" racks. they haul all kinds of loads. hope this helps.

 

Thanks for the info James. I didn't know about Power Source. Checked their website. Both companies appear to very similiar.

 

I was leased to two other power only companies just like Trailer Transit and Powersource. Great lifestyle of never being in a hurry but you may have to bobtail great distances if your are in the wrong area to get to your next trailer. Usually not paid for this or very little if your are or have to wait days for your next trailer. Ask them how many oversized and loaded trailers they are currently doing now? I know these 2 co. do alot of loaded trailers like concerts and moving trailers. They also do heavy and oversized.We did mostly empty new trailers from mfg. to dealer but with economy in the tank they have closed alot of plants and orders have slowed up and brokers have overtaken alot of those trailers and ruined the rates. Overall enjoyable job but not the best money but I guess you do not have the headaches of shippers and receivers. You will find usually older drivers doing this kind of work. Be prepared to be away from home for at least 3 or 4 weeks. Movement of trailers is never predictable or constant into any one area.

 

I guess I fit into the older driver category. (59) I have been driving for 36 years, mostly LTL freight. Back in the 70's I hauled steel & machinery, and in the 80's produce back from California. I sent them an application. I can handle being gone 1-2 weeks, but not any longer. I really only want to work a couple of weeks a month. Have enough money saved and only a mortgage to pay on currently.
I appreciate the info!

 

Know this thread is really old, I'm thinking of going to work for Trailer Transit, any new info out there????

 

Resurrecting a dead thrend. Does anyone work for trailer transit now?