Abilene Motor Express....A New Place To Call Home

Sorry to hear you're not sleeping, on the other side I'm glad I'm not the only one that doesn't sleep for sheet on teams run!!! Be safe John and George!!! Love the read too!!!!

 

I understand, my wife and I teamed for a few years and it was the only time I slept decent in a moving truck... I guess being that I knew her and finished her training had a lot to do with it but... And also our own truck with all the creature comforts... and a 295" wheelbase didn't hurt!!!

 

Sounds like your staying busy John. When do drivers earn a weeks vacation at Abilene? What does the safety director say to do in bad weather .. Run or shut down if unsafe/ not comfortable? Abilenes made me an offer I can't refuse but I'm getting married this year and will need a weeks vacation. My company is a great company but they can't keep me near the house and put a roof over my head at the same time. For now I'll continue to learn the roads, research. I'm looking forward to coming to a 48 state carrier and seeing new things. I rarely run west of Wisconsin now.

 

I'm not John, but... To answer your questions, you are in charge of your truck. If you feel it isn't safe for your ability, they would rather you shut down and wait until you are. That being said, you can't just shut down because of a little snow or ice. As for vacation, you earn a week after one year. But, if you let them know well in advance that you will need off, there shouldn't be any issues. Especially if the reason is to get married. They are real big on family here. Hope that answers your questions. Oh, and if you are a solo driver, you won't see much west coast. Or at least I haven't. Basically I35 and east. But every now and then you get to go.

 

Thanks RebelChick that answers my questions. I'm pretty comfortable in snow but wanted to make sure safety was their biggest concern my carriers the same way. I guess I could always stay out 7 weeks and take 7 days off which isn't abnormal for me to do now. Not an issue for me but hard on her at home. I'll call in this week and talk to them about it. Thanks

 

Got to meet Big Brin and Spencer his trainee at the Pilot yesterday at exit 58 near the terminal when Johnboy and I stopped. Its so great to meet a fellow Abilene-ee and looking forward to meet the rest of the bloggers. As I have said before, there is a wonderful sense of community and family with this company and feel very blessed to be a part of it and I will do everything I can to continue to promote that feeling. Everyday is like vacation and I hope that feeling NEVER goes away. Wish I had started trucking ten years ago. The little kid enthusiasm I used to have is back now and look forward to each and every day especially after getting a good night sleep with the truck parked and not moving. Just living the dream and embracing the lifestyle! Be safe my new family and friends at Abilene. Whose got it better than us? NOBODY!!! Yes I have adopted 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh motto (been a Niners fan since 1971).

George (Johnboy' s trainee in truck 1485)