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

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  1. Redtwin

    Redtwin Road Train Member

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    You secretly wish you could be a pirate too huh?.

    Don't be afraid to express yourself, you will soon get used to the stares when you bust out with a random "Arrrrgh!!!"

    I know I have.
     
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    Local guys wear uniforms, otr and regional can wear what they want within reason.
     
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    whts the average regional pay ? is it bi weekly or weekly pay?
     
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    I wish we had uniforms like the local guys.
     
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    Pay is biweekly, and i couldn't tell you what the average is for regional, but as otr, i am getting an average of 3000 miles per week when i run solo. Are you experienced?
     
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    yea, im currently with cr england.. on my 4th month with them. after i finish the 9 month contract. im headin over to abilene, going regional..
     
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    How long you required to stay out in OTR, or Regional living in RI? Are there dedicated customers up in this area?
     
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    Minimum time out for otr is 2 weeks. I go home every other weekend. Again, i can't speak to regional. We have runs into the ne regularly, so home time shouldn't be an issue. Every 6 days out for otr is a full day home so 12 days out == 2 days home, 3 weeks == 3 days, etc. Also, Abilene does their best to accommodate any special circumstances that may arise.
     
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    Also I'll be moving down to Key West in about a year, I see Abilene goes down into Florida, they get down to the Keys as well?
     
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    Sorry about all the questions, but Sandra called me on Friday informing me I've been approved for hire, and I'm needing to take home 8/900 a week, and not sure what would get me there OTR, or Regional!!!