Well Western Express has a competitor....

yea western was my first company. they do not want you to idle no matter what. i did it anyway . my trainer showed me a trick to keep the truck from shuttting down after the five minutes . so i did ok with it. they fussed on me a lot but nothing else ever came of it.

 

yea that stain and smell probably wouldnt be easy to wash out of the seat or your pants lol.

 

There are multiple companies that offer the DirectTV package...epicvue.com

 

instead of enticing new drivers with direct tv. how about a wage that would entice new hires and a better group of drivers.

 

Nothing wrong with a little free HBO

 

I know at least one mid sized carrier who will run your butt off, and they offer the satellite TV option to drivers. But the driver has to agree to a $200 charge for the installation and equipment but I think the basic monthly service is paid by the carrier as a "benefit" but don't quote me on that. And I believe the offering includes a flat-panel TV on a swivel as part of the installation.

Even drivers that have ample freight have to "sit" a day or so every week, and these types of carriers want you out 3-4 weeks at a time so it's not like you can "sit" at home so satellite TV would be handy especially with a professional installation and custom truck-durable equipment is worth something. OTA broadcasts are so hit and miss with trucks passing and interfering with signal it's too often too frustrating. DVD's are not a viable option long-term, and neither is Netflix given high and limited cellular data costs

 

This will be the new HOME(but not home) DAILY gimmick soon

 

The difference is the western express driver trying to watch TV while driving

 

When I worked for western express the owners parked a yahtt at the Tennessee terminal with a banner saying "thank you drivers". I almost fell out of my seat when I saw it .