A&A Express Brandon, SD

Discussion in 'Lease Purchase Trucking Forum' started by HAWAIIANTHRIVER, Sep 14, 2015.

  1. Good morning drivers! I started a thread deatailing my transition from JCT to A&A Express in an attempt to show 100% transparency. The problem, as with most threads that I've found, is that there are naysayers and negative nancy's who think that their way is the only way to do things. That no one can be successful if you don't share their mindset or running habits. And that my friends is simply not true. For many of us, the lease purchase programs offered by companies is a good road to travel. With this thread I intend to detail as much as I can about A&A Express. From day 1 in orientation forward. So, today is day 1. Stay tuned, be safe, Aloha always.
     
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  3. truckon

    truckon Swamp Thing

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    Good luck Bud, hope things go well for you.
     
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  4. Thank you!
     
  5. Jrdude5

    Jrdude5 Heavy Load Member

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    Good luck pulling for you be safe and keep us posted.
     
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    With an attitude like yours, I am sure you'll be very successful.Good luck to you!
     
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  7. Wickedfire77

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    I think you cast a spell vs hate today. Hope it lasts.
    Good luck to you. I look forward to your report. It's due by 8pm.
     
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  8. Orientation Day 1,
    As instructed, I showed up at the A&A Express yard by 0900. I was there at 0845. The hotel (Quality Inn Brandon, SD) is maybe 150 yards from the terminal. I needed to have my CDL, Medical card and long form physical, Social Security Card and a voided check for direct deposit. The lease trucks DO NOT come standard with an APU. I was instructed to bring my 2000 watt inverter to day 1 of orientation so that the shop can install it. There are 3 of us in orientation this week. 1 company driver and 1 other L/P driver. As soon as we gave the safety and compliance lady our documents we were then sent into the conference room to watch some videos and do some quizzes. Sue, safety and compliance and recruiter, told us to change the dvds as they started ending. It was pretty much all safety related. We watched videos on drugs and alcohol testing, H.O.S., Roadside Inspections, C.S.A. a Drivers Guide, C.S.A. the 7 Basics. Each section had a quiz- 33 questions total. We were allowed to work as a group. It wasn't very difficult. Then a video on PeopleNet. This is their communications and electronic log system. Then we went upstairs and met the President who is the son and grandson to the two people who started the company. We met all of the planners. Everything was pretty chill. My truck is in the shop right now getting my inverter installed. Kicking back at the hotel right now waiting on Monday Night football to begin. Due back in the morning at 0900. Aloha
     
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  9. Deacon2006

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    Good to see you started another thread! Was reading your original thread, while interesting it was becoming extremely cluttered with other topics. Good luck, I have been out of the game for a couple of years and I am thinking about going Lease when I get back in. You have been very helpful in my decision making process! Thanks
     
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  11. Wickedfire77

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    You are overdue on your progress report
     
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