Decisions, Decisions, SRT, JBS, Averitt or Decker

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by blsqueak, Mar 20, 2013.

  1. blsqueak

    blsqueak Road Train Member

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    Getting ready to make a move, and this is where my decsions are laying right now. I have been searching, not would like to hea from some current drivers at these companies.

    Some of the pros and cons,

    SRT, has a lease program, but a long wait. Mostly long haul, CONS, Intrnationals

    JBS, a new MW regional, not working out of Greely, but Green Bay, will start at the top of the pay scale

    Averitt, terminal in Columbus, close to home, run mostly the MW and South, apu in trucks

    Decker, running out of the Ft. Wayne terminl, mostly bouncing from PA to Nebraska and the SW and SE and MW.
     
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  3. derwood

    derwood Light Load Member

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    i am biased i say go for Decker LOL. all good companies good luck.
     
  4. act6629

    act6629 Heavy Load Member

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    is JBS long haul also?

    To me, if it ain't long haul, it ain't OTR. Period.
     
  5. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    So, have you been offered jobs at these companies ? Or, are you going to apply and assume you will get hired ? I know Covenant bought SRT some time back, not sure how involved they are in managing them. Decker has flatbed and van/reefers. (the one out of Ft. Dodge, Ia.) JBS, Reefer and meat loads, lots of meat loads. Personally, I despise meat plants, the stink, filth and waiting, waiting, waiting. Averitt is, I believe, dry van.
     
  6. blsqueak

    blsqueak Road Train Member

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    You r still up there in the top two
     
  7. derwood

    derwood Light Load Member

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    ok just get with Patrick if we make it to the top spot. He will get everything going and if you do come I will meet you when you come to orientation. good luck
     
  8. Rugerfan

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    Ive talked to a few decker drivers and they were all very happy there. I dont drive for them but i would place my money on decker. also nice equipment.
     
  9. blsqueak

    blsqueak Road Train Member

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    Three of the four I have done the good old internet app, and they have contacted me back. I am hearing some stories that SRT is mostly taking careof themselves now. I am familiar with meat packing plants and reefer. I am old school, back in th days of swinging meat. Thanks for the assist.
     
  10. The Challenger

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    I would say Averitt or Decker.

    KH
     
  11. blsqueak

    blsqueak Road Train Member

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    Thanks. Leaning towards Decker more and more. Just need to make sure on the miles as the season is starting to pick up now.
     
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