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

RebelChick · Apr 20, 2017

Redtwin said: ↑

I haven't found a way yet.

This isn't a good time of year for the idle restriction. Just cool enough outside for temp sensor to read below 65, but warm enough for the temp in the sleeper to skyrocket especially during the day with the sun beating down on it.

Just have to cope with lack of sleep until weather warms up more.
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Sensor is behind driver spotter mirror. Take mirror out, disconnect sensor, and viola!

Redtwin · Apr 20, 2017

RebelChick said: ↑

Sensor is behind driver spotter mirror. Take mirror out, disconnect sensor, and viola!
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Thanks, but when the company is ready to get rid of me I am sure they will find enough reasons, I'm not going to give them any more.

ninerempire8690 · Apr 20, 2017

JohnBoy said: ↑

They say change is a good thing, I sure hope so. I applied at Abilene Motor Express 3 weeks ago after speaking with one of their drivers, Runningman0661 whom I had the pleasure of speaking to on numerous occasions through TTR 2 years ago when he was looking to come over to my previous employer Calex. Because of our discussions I called into their safety department and spoke with Kurtis, who happens to be one of the owners. I had what turned out to be a phone interview and based on that interview I filled out an online application. I liked what I heard, everything that was discussed with him was also verified with Jason (runningman0661).

I was called by Kurtis the following Monday to tell me my app was processed and the background checks were complete and I was offered a job. Having just 4 jobs in the last 33 years makes verification rather simple. I was invited by Kurtis to stop off at their terminal in Richmond Va on Wednesday to get a tour, meet various people and take my physical and drug test. I asked him if it would be ok for me to park my Calex truck there without getting run off. I was assured it was ok and on my way to Wilmington I stopped and took care of business. It was planned that I would be at orientation on the 8th, but due to a death in the family I had to push it back to the 15th. I spoke with Sally this past Friday to go over my time frame and she said that was fine.

After leaving Pittston yesterday I called her to tell her that I was now unemployed for the first time in 33 years and that I wanted to make sure I was still wanted. She laughed and told me to enjoy my next 5 days off and that a reservation will be waiting for me at the motel they use up the street from the terminal on Sunday. I have to admit, I don't like this process, I guess thats why I tend to stay employed at places for extended periods of time. Both Kurtis and Sally have made this process very easy and both seem to be straight shooters. I will not use this forum to compare Abilene with Calex. If anyone wants information about Calex, all one has to do is read 400+ pages about them and get every question answered. This thread will be about my adventures with Abilene and what I go through on a daily basis here. I'm excited to be joining their team and look forward to doing for them what I have done for the last 33 years, and that is safe driving and on time pick up and deliveries. Like I have said before, one door closes, and another opens. I will post my orientation process Monday night. Thanks for coming along for the ride.
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Nice

JohnBoy · Apr 20, 2017

Got to the Richmond yard about 6pm after getting a deadhead move from Pottsville Pa today. Headed to Folsom Ca in the morning. My trainees cousin is in orientation, so he's spending the night with him. Me? A nice quiet peaceful night all by myself. We deliver Monday evening, so we don't have to run 24/7. Be save everyone, God Bless.

Redtwin · Apr 21, 2017

JohnBoy said: ↑

Got to the Richmond yard about 6pm after getting a deadhead move from Pottsville Pa today. Headed to Folsom Ca in the morning. My trainees cousin is in orientation, so he's spending the night with him. Me? A nice quiet peaceful night all by myself. We deliver Monday evening, so we don't have to run 24/7. Be save everyone, God Bless.
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Still putting on night shift though, huh?.

JohnBoy · Apr 21, 2017

Redtwin said: ↑

Still putting on night shift though, huh?.
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Of course.

dinosaurjr · Apr 21, 2017

I was just wondering how you guys stay cool if you are parked overnight in a "no-idling" state?

Redtwin · Apr 21, 2017

dinosaurjr said: ↑

I was just wondering how you guys stay cool if you are parked overnight in a "no-idling" state?
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Just ignore the no idling signs.

dinosaurjr · Apr 21, 2017

Redtwin said: ↑

Just ignore the no idling signs.
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Ok, thanks

ExtremeUnction · Apr 21, 2017

Redtwin said: ↑

Just ignore the no idling signs.
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I have idled all night at a service center on the New Jersey Turnpike, directly underneath a large "NO IDLING" sign. Nobody said a word, either to me, or to the two trucks on either side of me who also idled all night.

I dunno if, strictly speaking, the "certified clean idle" sticker gets us out of that. Or if it's just that nobody ever bothers to check. Either way, it hasn't ever been a problem.

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