Watkins Shepard Automatic trucks?

Discussion in 'Watkins & Shepard' started by JR80, Dec 14, 2013.

  1. Mtn. Dew

    Mtn. Dew Light Load Member

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    Thats good news! How old are the "new" volvos and which ones are they?
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Doesn't W&S have a flatbed division?
     
  4. Milktanker

    Milktanker Medium Load Member

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    They do, I was on it for 4 months or so. I really enjoyed the environment and the kinda of freight we ran, but I was starving for miles. A 3-4 day layover between loads was pretty normal. If they ran percentage pay instead of mileage I could have done pretty well. I still debate going back as an owner op. as it stood to survive financially I had to go back to running vans which isn't where my heart is so I ended up moving on
     
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  5. WKSH Recruiter

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    The new Volvo's are being built by Volvo, so brand new. The goal is to have all the OTR trucks 3 years or newer. We do have a flatbed division.
    It's mainly all O/O running on percentage.
     
  6. Mtn. Dew

    Mtn. Dew Light Load Member

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    Thank you for your response, are these the Volvo 780's?
     
  7. WKSH Recruiter

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  8. FRG1735

    FRG1735 Light Load Member

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    That's awesome that they are getting more new trucks. I drove for Watkins for about 14 months but had to leave about 6 months ago.. I am really missing being otr, so I am really considering returning to W/S. Hey WKSH recruiter, i'd just have to do the 3 day orientation right?
     
  9. WKSH Recruiter

    WKSH Recruiter Bobtail Member

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    Yes on the three day with your experience.
     
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  10. Shiftin

    Shiftin Light Load Member

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    Just a question. Why do OTR drivers get "new" (3 yrs and under) trucks? What's special with OTR. I run 2000 miles and 30 to 35 stops a week. I would love to have a new tractor with the I shift for the driving I do.
     
  11. BackIsSore

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    When will the pink daycabs be replaced??? Some of those trucks are older than the drivers!
     
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