Originally Posted by SmokeMac

Just wondering how do Averitt road drivers make their money. Is it by milage pay or is it by stop off pay? I believe that $1080 a week gross is fair for 3,000 miles, I don't believe it is good when you factor in all the sacrifices the driver has to make to earn that pay check. Averrit is hiring for a dedicated account in my area and am interested in them. I am not trying to basxh Averrit but just trying to make an informed decision. Thank you for any replys you may make.

Hey SmokeBac, I didn't read any bashing into your comments at all. Factor in that I am a driver that joined Averitt with less than a year solo and a 2.5 year break from driving. I signed on at the bottom of the pay scale (.35cpm) which is more than my old company was willing to bring me back at. So I am very happy that I am able to pay my house note, monthly bills etc on time and put some money away into savings each week. My money will only get better as I get increases in my cents per mile pay.

Stop off's are okay but they won't make a living. It is nice to get them when I am on a Tuesday Morning or Cintas load but I would prefer to just drive my miles and not make the stops. Just personal preference.

I have loved my experience with Averitt. The people I talk to who are on dedicated like the stability of miles, familiarity of routes and customers, etc. My favorite thing about it is the company service centers. Hassle free fueling, clean showers, better than average shops, work out facilities in some, truck washes in many. Plus with I was with the starter company I worked for I got talked to like I was sub-human. I get treated with great respect by everyone I come in contact with at Averitt. Home each weekend is a big plus as well.

I hope you talk to some other drivers and feel the place out to see if it's a good fit for you.

Originally Posted by SmokeMac

Just wondering how do Averitt road drivers make their money. Is it by milage pay or is it by stop off pay? I believe that $1080 a week gross is fair for 3,000 miles, I don't believe it is good when you factor in all the sacrifices the driver has to make to earn that pay check. Averrit is hiring for a dedicated account in my area and am interested in them. I am not trying to basxh Averrit but just trying to make an informed decision. Thank you for any replys you may make.

Ask specific questions about the dedicated account and compare the details with what you think is worthwile. Unlike some companies, they will tell you the specifics. Somebody should be able to tell you the exact mileage rate(usually higher in the northeast) and time spent out. Some dedicated runs pay more than others in regards to stop pay and mileage.

My run is 2297 miles per week. I am on my third year on the run and hope to have many more. Less money than most runs but I'm at the stage of my life where it's plenty. All my toys are paid for and have 15% going into 401k. The benefits and the 3 days and 4 nights home per week are the most important things to me.

Originally Posted by ShootThis

Do they have Team,wife and I have had enough fun in the oilfields.Time to hit the road again.

There are a few out of some locations, but not many. You would have to call and ask if anything is available.

Originally Posted by SmokeMac

How serious are they about tattoes ? I have 2 on my forarms and can be seen in a short sleeve shirt. Would be willing to wear a long sleeve shirt if thats what it would take. I am extremely clean cut.

They are serious, but I went through orientation with a guy with a full sleeve on one arm and they told him long sleeves are ok. And unless you are in a terminal, nobody is going to see you anyway.