Life at American Central Transport (ACT)

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  1. The Specialist

    The Specialist Light Load Member

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    That's the color I would choose! I just like it!
     
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  3. truckerim2055

    truckerim2055 Road Train Member

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    I was the only one in my orientation that got a black truck. Its nice when its clean but during the summer i burned up since it was so hot. The apu had a hard time keeping up. I kinda wish i would have a lighter color.
     
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  4. bubblegum816

    bubblegum816 Bobtail Member

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    Good deal let me know how It's going
     
  5. twig

    twig Light Load Member

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    Got out of KC yesterday afternoon for a shakedown run stopping through the house to get the rest of my stuff, then on to Warrendale,PA by Mon. at 0800.
    835 miles for the first trip but I took a couple days here at the house since I won't be back for awhile. The truck seems to be ok, just a matter of getting used to it after driving a 10 speed Volvo for the last 8 months or so. Dash was showing 7.1 mpg from the last company driver, and the 400 miles it took me to get home it went to 7.8. Not checked it with real numbers yet. Figure I'll give it until next week after I learn how to drive it a little better. Got a couple nice sunny days coming so I'll spend them moving in it and getting the paint and wheels shined up, get the chrome hub covers I have put on it and get some pics of it. So far, so good. :biggrin_25525:
     
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  6. IlliniBears3

    IlliniBears3 Bobtail Member

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    First day on the road with the trainer for the ReACTivate program went smooth... Frank is a pretty good guy, and after I get this 13 speed down, I think it will be good. Drove all the way to south Oklahoma (after waiting 2 extra hours yesterday for an empty) on our way to Dallas... We should be in Dallas around noon today... Then we pick up in Arlington TX and head up to Ottawa IL... Hoping this 2 weeks fly by, as I can't wait already to get back on my own lol

    good to hear my buddy twig is doing well...
     
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  7. bubblegum816

    bubblegum816 Bobtail Member

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    So they let you down easy with out the black truck
     
  8. Rooster77

    Rooster77 Bobtail Member

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    Well looks like ill be getting a white 2012 t660 with a tag axle and super singles not too keen on the color but love everything else should get pretty good fuel mileage so I'd take it even if it was pink lol
     
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  9. blechko

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    Hubby and I are driving to KC on Sunday and he is starting orientation on Monday. He has to do a stint with the trainer and 90 days as company driver before switching to L/P, but we hope it goes better than his experience at JCT. It was a horrible time, to say the least. Decided to switch over after reading the positive comments and getting the messages from several of you drivers. He might still call to chat. In his two months at the other place he brought home 550.00. Truck was horrible and he spent more on breakdowns, trying to keep it running, than he pulled in each week. He had to take an automatic or was told to go home. The people were rude and unfriendly, especially the DM for new drivers. He was treated unprofessionally, with a total lack of respect. He works hard, runs hard and is not afraid to stay out for extended times. He drives 10 to 10 1/2 hours each day, when the truck functions and doesn't demand home time. All he is looking for is a company where the people treat him with respect and are willing to communicate. It looks like ACT is it!!!
     
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  10. twig

    twig Light Load Member

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    You'll be fine my friend. 2 weeks is nothing.
     
  11. twig

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