Should I consider Stevens?

Stevens has new equipment. The average fleet age is about 30 months. They run Kenworth T700's, T660's, Pete 389's and 589's and some Freightliners, but only a few of those. There are still a few KW T2000's left. Mine is one of the older ones...a 2010.
All the trucks have APUs and 1500w inverters.
After training and proving you are willing to run, you should be able to get between 2500 and 3,000 miles per week.
Trucks are governed to 62 for your first two years.
All trucks have Jakes, Cruise, AM/FM, Prepass and EZ Pass.
Stevens has a structured organization, no unlike the military. You know who to go to , who is in charge and what the rules are. Their training is excellent.
Look at your first company as one that will provide all the basics that you will need for a successful trucking career.
Short training does you no good, if it does not prepare you for the real world.
Another penny or two per mile is worthless if you're driving older equipment that spends more time in the shop.
I cannot begin to tell you how valuable an APU and Inverter are. There are many companies out there that don't provide these and dont' allow you to install your own inverter.
With and inverter, you can run a microwave, a refrigerator and your electronic toys.
With just the refer and micro, you can save $100 or more per week in food costs.
Life is pretty dull OTR if you can't run your PC, a TV or other toys.
Some companies out there are actually charging back the driver for too much idling. With an APU, that isn't an issue.
Stevens is a strong financially stable company. You don't have to worry about your check being there or getting reimbursed for legitimate expenses such as tolls, oil for your truck, truck washes and washouts, and more.
Read this forum and you will find many companies that nickle and dime the driver.
Hope this helps your decision.

 

thanks i've been reading threads from several different companies and stevens sounds like a good one. thank ou for the info

 

Congrats! Please keep us posted on the training and such! You will now be a source of info for us noobs!

 

Corporal_Clegg
Medium Load Member
hey Corporal ,
I can't message you as I am a new member but am wondering why they're hiring out of Wa state but am not hiring out of California everytime I talk or have talked to a recruiter I get the run around I will be ready to go but am not content on settling with a "Big Box " carrier to start with i have heard nothing but good thing's about there training so there up there on my list of possibles

 

I cant say for sure, but I would guess they dont have enough freight in that area to get you home. Im just a driver so Im just guessing.