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Discussion in 'Averitt' started by Charlyb715, Oct 5, 2015.

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  1. Oct 5, 2015 #1
    Charlyb715

    Charlyb715 Bobtail Member

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    Was wondering what kind of amenities come in the tractors? Have a couple other companies calling back with the same pay and time home so I'm trying to get some info on what the tractors come equipped with; refrigerators, tv, satellite.
     
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  3. Oct 5, 2015 #2
    mitrucker

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    It varies by company.
     
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  4. Oct 5, 2015 #3
    Charlyb715

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    I was wondering about Averitt.
     
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    Fajo

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    Fart stains and piss bottles from the last driver!
     
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  7. Oct 5, 2015 #5
    RustyBolt

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    Most will not have anything more than a stereo in them. And maybe, just maybe, a CB radio. If you want a fridge, you have to buy it. A TV? You buy it. Satellite radio? You buy it. Satellite TV? You buy it. Blow up doll? You buy it.

    That is MOST companies. Not all. From what I hear, Werner leaves you a blow up doll. It's generally pretty well used and will have several patches applied to leaks. 70/30 shot of getting male doll.

    Not sure about Averitt.
     
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  8. Oct 5, 2015 #6
    mountaingote

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    It gets curiouser and curiouser.....
     
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  9. Oct 5, 2015 #7
    Charlyb715

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    Thanks for the laugh. Lol. Got a couple offering sat tv and fridges is the only reason I was asking.
    When the cpm is the same I guess it comes down to consistant miles and the little things.
     
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  10. Oct 5, 2015 #8
    supersnackbar

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    Miles and reputation. There are a number of questionable companies that deck their trucks to the nines (fridge, XM/sorryash, apu's, tv with satellite) but then crap on their drivers every chance they get, or give them lousy miles, or cameras watching you along with trucks so cut back they are almost considered a road block.

    If I am not mistaken, I think Averitt's trucks have Thermoking APU's (and a decent size inverter)

    The one thing you have to watch for is that the advertised pay rate may include a perdiem amount or the bonuses that the driver may earn IF everything goes perfect and the planets align just right. The base pay without any bonuses or perdiem might be considerable lower.
     
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  11. Oct 5, 2015 #9
    brsims

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    Think about it. If a carrier is having such a hard time keeping driver that they have to advertise satellite TV and such, do you really want to be victimized....I mean, drive for them?

    Western Express advertises satellite TV in their tractors, but I wouldn't drive for them. The pay is below standard, the dispatch is less than exemplary, and they do far too much northeast region for my tastes, at least on the dry van side. Plus Western Express has drivers leaving on a daily basis. Guess that satellite TV ain't worth much, huh?

    I drag a deck, so the things I look for are percentage pay (and decent rates), consistent hometime, a reliable truck, and honest dispatch. Note that I didn't list miles. Since I work for a percentage of the freight rate, I don't really want big mile loads. I prefer short and sweet freight that pays a better rate.
     
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  12. Oct 5, 2015 #10
    Charlyb715

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    I appreciate the info. All my driving has been in the oilfield so OTR is a whole new world to me. Spent my time on the road getting paid by the hour and sleeping in hotels or man camps so I never cared how my tractor was decked out other than having a good times radio and CB. Spent a few years driving a tuned down Halliburton KW up the hills of West Virginia and PA so I'm very familiar with driving a roadblock. I-79 near Morgantown with the flashers on and rolling at 25 mph was almost enough to make you just get out and walk.
     
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