Things I do not like about ATS

No need to worry about that. It use to be called "riding for the brand."

####!, I'm going to have to start charging by the question! Just kidding, ask away.

These are company truck that have been switched over to the lease program. They have no amenities. They are decent trucks, just no extras. Well, I should say, they can be decent trucks. On the lease program, there is no telling how the driver before you treated his truck. Hopefully, he kept up with his maintenance.

I can't answer the questions about the physical. I had just come from running a Martial Arts School and had lost a lot of weight. I have seen some big people at ATS. Your main concern will be your Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar.

I think you are limited to a 750 watt Power Inverter, it may be 1,000 watt. The maintenance shop has to install it for you.

You will be staying at the Days Inn in St. Cloud. Sam's Club is right behind it. In fact that is where many of us park our trucks while staying at the Day's Inn.

 

Terry's correct, Watch your blood pressure and sugar level.

If on blood pressure pills make sure you take them.
Do not miss the shuttle bus, that is an auto fail I understand.

 

You can miss the Shuttle Bus, they don't take a roll call before getting on or off, just be where you are supposed to be when you are supposed to be there. If I missed the bus, I would be running or calling a taxi!

 

Opps, sorry then about the bad info.
I kept hearing if you missed the morning bus, you were done.
I been here to long, Haven't riden on the short bus for alot of years now. HaHa

 

Oh, don't get me wrong, riding the bus is the best way to go, you have an automatic excuse if you are late for something. The only thing they worry about is being in class on time. You can use your own transportation, if you want to.

 

Well thanks a bunch, I have my 2 year med card but I have set on my butt the past year or so.. So ill go to the doctor tomorrow and have em check my bp.. Its weird.. As big as I am.. My bp and sugars are usually really good.. But hell, anyone that carries my weight around all day should be healthy.. Hahaha.

Alright thanks a lot, for all the answers.. Ya'll have been kind to me and I hope to see ya'll on the road, hopefully in a nice truck.. I'm going to look around and choose a little better this time than my last time.. I think ill be good as long as I can pass that driving and backing test, I'm so used to a long nose and reefer trailer that its gunna take a bit to get used to the snub noses and flatbeds..

Well if I do pass, I wouldn't mind having you fellas in my driver network, of course, if you deem that I'm trust worthy and knowlageable enough to speak with. I just wish I could get this first day here and gone.. That way I know if it'll be flipping burgers or straping loads. If I come up with any more questions, ill ask... Oh ya.. I know the 780 volvos have what.. 73' inch bunk? What about a classic or the smaller freightliners? Good size sleepers on them?

 

There are a few thing you can do on the day of the physical to lower you BP somewhat. Don't drink coffee the day of or the day before. A couple of aspirin will lower BP somewhat, relax, learn breathing exercises.

I think you will be OK on your driving test. I think you will be pulling a van when you take it. My class did, anyway. If you pull a 53' flat with a spread axle, well good luck. It backs far differently than a van.

Quit saying "if I do pass," change that to WHEN I pass. Think it, breath it, live it, become it!

I can't answer any question about Volvos or Freightliners. I have never driven anything but Pete 379 Short and Extended Hoods or 387's. I haven't even been in one.

I'll help as I can, remember I have, only, been driving barely three years and I have been with ATS a little over a year. Passin' is an old fart, pulling the big stuff. Now, he would be a resource!

 

Yes sir, I hear you loud and clear. So thanks a bunch for all the info, I tell ya.. I dread that bus ride more than the freakin test.. Gah.. 21 hours for 900 miles... Ya, I guess ill just have to see for myself when I get to choose a truck. Ya, I appreciate that, ill take a few asprin and I drink a lot of water.. No coffee for me! Hopefully those breakfast there at days inn are good! How long was class and what not? I'd assume from 7-5 or 6ish?

 

Passin' is an old fart, pulling the big stuff. Now, he would be a resource![/QUOTE]

Hey Terry My FARTS are not that OLD
. Fresh out the maker. HaHa...

 

Hi all. This a great post with a lot of good info. So thanks to all that have take the time to help out.
I talked to a recruiter, and he gave the sells talk on how rich I can be driving for ATS. My
Question is what is what are they really taking out of your settlement
each week/ month for the L/O? would to know as much as i can before go to MN. thanks again for all the info.