From Day One - Abilene Motor Express (Richmond, Wytheville, VA)

Good luck and look forward to you coming aboard.

 

Where is ScooterDawg at? Haven't seen any entries on here since last Nov.

 

I am sending you a pm.

Tried sending PM but your staorage is full.

 

i put in app. with abilene, haven't heard back. i guess i'll call monday and see what's up.

 

Yea call cuz they have two apps. If u submitted one online that's the quick app. Once u call speak with the recruiters they will mail, email, or fax u the whole full app to fill out. It's like 5pages long and also send u the pay rates, company benefit summary as well

 

Well picked up my student on Tuesday after changing trucks on Monday. I must say I'm pleasantly surprised that a guy just out of school is as comfortable as he is behind the wheel. I think his age and background have helped him. Plus the fact he is a former jarhead doesn't hurt. We have run pretty good this week and he gets to finish the week by getting to see the lovely sights of Brooklyn, NY. We picked up a load in Arkansas going to Brooklyn for Saturday at 0200. I won't throw him to the wolves just yet. I will drive in from NJ and let him sit in the jump seat.
Hope everyone had a safe and productive week.

 

Was qurious how long do students stay on your truck before going solo?

 

A new student with no experience stays on the truck for 6 months broken up into two 12 week phases. In the second phase you basically run as a team.

 

Well hey... I am coming on board Monday. I have almost 5 years experience but was off the road 5 years. I am really looking forward to this journey. I Spoke to my trainer twice on the phone already. She has 14 years experience and sounds awesome. I have a flight booked to Richmond for Sunday and should be otr by Tuesday! Thanks Abilene I can't wait

 

Well welcome aboard, I think you will like it here.