Abilene Motor Express....A New Place To Call Home

MACK E-6 · Jun 18, 2020

mitrucker said: ↑

The transition from door slammer to tanker yanker isn’t an easy one.

Take it slow and easy. You’re get the rhythm down after a little while. Also, try to picture what the liquid is doing in the tank. You’ll eventually get the feel for it. I still get slapped by the liquid now and then. Only thing now is that I usually know when it’s coming.
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What do you do? Lean forward a little?

Sounds like on a bike. When you see a bump in the road coming up, get your butt off the seat or it will hurt.

Redtwin · Jun 18, 2020

Leaning forward helps with the neck/head whiplash, but you still get a hit in your lower back.

Best thing is smoothness, drive like you would on snow. Pisses off people behind you but oh well.

mitrucker · Jun 18, 2020

Redtwin said: ↑

Leaning forward helps with the neck/head whiplash, but you still get a hit in your lower back.

Best thing is smoothness, drive like you would on snow. Pisses off people behind you but oh well.
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And there it is.......you’ll be just fine.

mitrucker · Jun 18, 2020

JohnBoy said: ↑

College grads? Lol.
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Yep. I had two of them as dispatchers.

RebelChick · Jun 18, 2020

Can someone tell me when the current pay period started? Since I’ve been off for so long, I’m confused.

MidWest_MacDaddy · Jun 18, 2020

RebelChick said: ↑

Can someone tell me when the current pay period started? Since I’ve been off for so long, I’m confused.
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Last Saturday was the end of the last pay period.

Jerry Rigs · Jun 18, 2020

Think I will have some of these made. Any interest?

MACK E-6 · Jun 18, 2020

Jerry Rigs said: ↑

Think I will have some of these made. Any interest?
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Can you get it in black?

JohnBoy · Jun 18, 2020

Jerry Rigs said: ↑

Think I will have some of these made. Any interest?
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Yep. I’ll take 2. 2XL. Price?

mad dog 1970 · Jun 18, 2020

I like that you are not comparing the two companies. One is probably not better or worse than the other. Rather it seems to be more just a different avenue. Good luck! And congratulations!

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They say change is a good thing, I sure hope so. I applied at Abilene Motor Express 3 weeks ago after speaking with one of their drivers, Runningman0661 whom I had the pleasure of speaking to on numerous occasions through TTR 2 years ago when he was looking to come over to my previous employer Calex. Because of our discussions I called into their safety department and spoke with Kurtis, who happens to be one of the owners. I had what turned out to be a phone interview and based on that interview I filled out an online application. I liked what I heard, everything that was discussed with him was also verified with Jason (runningman0661).

I was called by Kurtis the following Monday to tell me my app was processed and the background checks were complete and I was offered a job. Having just 4 jobs in the last 33 years makes verification rather simple. I was invited by Kurtis to stop off at their terminal in Richmond Va on Wednesday to get a tour, meet various people and take my physical and drug test. I asked him if it would be ok for me to park my Calex truck there without getting run off. I was assured it was ok and on my way to Wilmington I stopped and took care of business. It was planned that I would be at orientation on the 8th, but due to a death in the family I had to push it back to the 15th. I spoke with Sally this past Friday to go over my time frame and she said that was fine.

After leaving Pittston yesterday I called her to tell her that I was now unemployed for the first time in 33 years and that I wanted to make sure I was still wanted. She laughed and told me to enjoy my next 5 days off and that a reservation will be waiting for me at the motel they use up the street from the terminal on Sunday. I have to admit, I don't like this process, I guess thats why I tend to stay employed at places for extended periods of time. Both Kurtis and Sally have made this process very easy and both seem to be straight shooters. I will not use this forum to compare Abilene with Calex. If anyone wants information about Calex, all one has to do is read 400+ pages about them and get every question answered. This thread will be about my adventures with Abilene and what I go through on a daily basis here. I'm excited to be joining their team and look forward to doing for them what I have done for the last 33 years, and that is safe driving and on time pick up and deliveries. Like I have said before, one door closes, and another opens. I will post my orientation process Monday night. Thanks for coming along for the ride.
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