frst express

stay away from it.

 

My opinion is tainted since I have been with FirstExpress for 16+ years but we like to think there is good news.

 

THEY STEAL from their Drivers - they are inflexible with which Dealership you take the truck to (Lavergne, TN only) - (Operationally) they force you to operate Illegally i.e. want you to finish a delivery while on your break - And you will have Fatigue Issues with running through-out the Night from 2200 to 1200 shifts on Kroger Loads possible - FORCE DISPATCH!!! - unable to be flexible with how you are Fatigued - they will shut your truck down for Repair or Oil-change and want you to log it as in the Sleeperberth when you've been out of the truck - They charge you up to $1000 per any occurrence of any damage whether it's your fault or not (there word vs. your word)- the owner assumes no responsibility for the liabilities of hiring a Driver - auto calculates an inconvenient Fuel stop on your required route - Averitt is the better option of this 3-headed monster (First express, First Fleet, and Averitt) - best options in this Area 1. Big G express 2.Interstate Dist. 3. Crete

 

I've talked to some First Express drivers that are happy there.
Whole different story though with Averitt and First Fleet; both horrible.

The best option if you like van is South East Carriers in Lawrenceburg, TN (no Northeast and lots of long runs to AZ, CA, NM etc. Trucks have APU's. Some of their drivers post on here; they make $60K give or take just a little.