Watkins shepard

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by sal, Aug 31, 2007.

  1. m3lvtrc

    m3lvtrc Bobtail Member

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    Hello all! I've been a long-time reader but have not posted much. I have read through almost all of the Watkins Shepard posts and appreciate all the great information on this website. My question is regarding team driving at WS. My wife and I are interested in driving together and while I have 2 years experience, she has none. I will most likely qualify for the 10-day school/orientation and she will have to complete the 30 days of training in Missoula. My wife is willing to quit her job if the miles are still available to us in this slow economy. She's been on the road with me several times so although she's never driven a truck she is familiar with the trucker lifestyle. I spoke with recruiting briefly but would like to get some feedback from current team drivers or solo drivers who stay in frequent contact with teams. How many monthly miles are teams averaging? Are there certain lanes you tend to stay in or is it mostly terminal to terminal or just general OTR? Did you come to WS with experience or did you go through their school? Any information or advice would be helpful. Thank you.
     
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  3. WingRider

    WingRider Medium Load Member

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    Nawlins,
    First let me say, you are right. The WAY they did it was chicken ####. I will give you that much.


    But, we DO pickup in TX, everytime I go down there I pick up in TX, usually Miller Beer.
     
  4. techiekate29

    techiekate29 Light Load Member

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    So, I submitted my online application VERY early thursday morning, but haven't heard anything. How long does it usually take? Just curious...
     
  5. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    4-6 working days depending on the number they have received.
     
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  6. AspiringTrucker

    AspiringTrucker Light Load Member

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    Actually I think conway defines their teams by a 17k a month average. He's outrun a couple of the months we've run lol.
     
  7. soon2betrucking

    soon2betrucking Road Train Member

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    sooo, last week i got 3,790 miles.... annnnnnnnddd
    im in tx with a delivery down here... just an fyi that we DO deliver to tx.. and im picking up down here too... so all 48 is what we doo.:biggrin_25525:
     
  8. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    Welcome to the dark side Luke :evil3:
     
  9. soon2betrucking

    soon2betrucking Road Train Member

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    haha, dark side is right, pretty much all i saw was night time, those 7pm pick ups and have to del 650 miles by 8am the next morning
    enjoyed it tho,
    and got my next load already, looks like its going to a 3,500+ week maybe
    :biggrin_2554:
     
  10. msmspilot

    msmspilot Light Load Member

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    I haven't even been THROUGH Kansas though :biggrin_25525:
     
  11. mopar408

    mopar408 Bobtail Member

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    3790 miles wow.I thought i was doing pretty good getting around 2500-3000 a week last time i was out 6 weeks.I been on hometime for what seems forever (1 week) and I hope to do as good as last time out.
    I saw the comment we are 48 states but I have not herd of anyone in W/S going to florida, I would love to get through there someday.
    anyone here been there?
     
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