I Start With Averitt in January 2012

Averitt Flatbed - now sure how to post a new forum topic so I will post it here if it's ok. If someone can move it, feel free.
Anyway, I'm thinking about transfering to our (Averitt's) flatbed division. Can any of you flatbeder's give me the pro's/cons advantages/disadvantages to flatbed over van? Thanks.

 

I would love to hear more information about the flatbed side as well. I am scheduled to go to orientation on Dec. 9th for flatbed out of Jackson, TN. Any information would be nice. I have not had any luck finding any through internet searches.

 

Hey thanks for your posts everyone, I am schedueled for orientation Nov,26. I'm told my training is in Cookeville with my trainer but will be based in Jackson,TN after I'm finish. Does Averitt pay for your hotel while in training , since they can not get me a trainer near me.

 

Hi guys, I haven't posted but once here but I have to say I have been with Averitt for two months and I like it so far, now everyday is not perfect but for the most part it's been good.i started out monday with a whooping 21 mile load I had comin out my reset at home, after that got a petco load to concord nc then picked up a load in kannapolis going to Hebron ky, I knew at that point I was gettin set up for a night ltl from Erlanger. I was right, got the night time ltl from Kentucky to Memphis. I got to Memphis on thurs and was wondering how the week would finish up as I only had 1200 miles I was worried that the week wouldn't end good, well soon as I started to wonder got a load going to Milwaukee that had had to be there by 12 fri. Also had a pickup ready for me comin back home so I wound with about 2700 miles, that was something I needed to finish strong. I just wanted to share my experience so far and thanks to Bigmike and everyone who shares positive experiences

 

Okay your question is a little confusing...Yes while your at orientation your hotel is paid along with breakfast everymorning. If you trainer main terminal is Cookeville you will most likely have to drive from Jackson to Cookeville during the weekend. I can't believe that they can't find a trainer close to you like in Memphis or even Mayfield. Theres probably 5-10 terminal closer to Jackson than Cookeville.

 

corysti, thanks for the info.Yes my trainer is Cookeville and I'm gonna ask again to see if they have another trainer closer. I hope I don't have pay for a hotel, or drive three hours after getting off the truck to get home and back.

 

U won't pay for a hotel they will get one for you most likely. Most guys didn't know who their trainer was until orientation if I remember correctly ....if you have any other questions you can message me or I can give u my number or averitt email chatcher@averittexpress.com

 

Cory, do you know anything about the flatbed side or do you know a flatbed driver that would be open to talking to me?

 

Corysti, thanks again! I talked to my recruiter and they will reimburse me for mileage while in training. I glad I went with Averitt. Thanks to you and BigMike for these posts.