Our Journey Trucking- AMX

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Seth0194, Jun 6, 2023.

  1. CalculatedRisk

    CalculatedRisk Heavy Load Member

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    I would ask the shop to install an inverter and see what kind they recommend.
     
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  3. Nahbrown

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    the amps pulled by a airfry/ microwave are typically too high for your standard 12 v circuit. Look at the model you want then get an inverter that can handle it.

    we returned our airfry/microwave and bought a 700 watt microwave instead because our truck only has an 1800 watt inverter. We can’t run the coffee maker and microwave at the same time. When we get our own truck we will upgrade the inverter for sure!
     
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  4. Seth0194

    Seth0194 Light Load Member

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    As it was there was one installed under my bunk. I didn't see it cause it was black and the area was black.

    After 3 weeks we are leaving AMX, we are finishing up this week and turning the truck in.
    The long story made short.
    We were told about per diem and told we get it everyday that we are on duty. It didn't show up on our first two weeks check so we talked to payroll and they advised we would get it this week. Well as I said short of it, per diem as they say is just a tax break. But nowhere was that disclosed. And wasn't disclosed we discovered it on our checks. When we talked to them they said, that's what per diem is. So we did not come to an understanding and as a result we are finishing our run from Orlando to Dallas. Then grabbing a load in Dallas and taking it back to the yard. Closing us out on Friday.

    Want to thank people for reading this thread and caution people find out what you are getting. We didnt get a pamphlet, no book showing us things in black and white. Be safe out there and keep the shiny side up.
     
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  5. CalculatedRisk

    CalculatedRisk Heavy Load Member

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    Where are you guys heading next? I’m sorry your journey came to an end. I was rooting for you and I hope you guys continue to search out a good company. There are really good companies out there. You just have to dig deep and find them. @Chinatown, any suggestions?
     
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    Seth0194 Light Load Member

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    At this point heading home. Kinda regroup and go from there. Not saying anything bad about AMX, just feel mislead. AMX I do know has lost 5 drivers in last week including my trainer who went to Hirschbach and the former Director of Training and Academy.
    As soon as we get home I'm gonna start looking and see what available.
     
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  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    What's the total driving experience now?
    Is your domicile still Florida?
     
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  8. Seth0194

    Seth0194 Light Load Member

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    We have 2 months OTR. We are still located out of NE Florida.
     
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  9. CalculatedRisk

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    look at Schneider, Werner. There should be some other smaller companies, Chinatown knows.
     
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  11. CalculatedRisk

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    Benny Whitehead might be an option.
     
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