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

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by JohnBoy, Apr 10, 2013.

  1. MidWest_MacDaddy

    MidWest_MacDaddy Road Train Member

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    Ya, it’s a bit concerning to me to hear about all the issues that these new Volvos are having straight off the Production Line. Not a good sign at all.

    While I prefer Volvos for many reasons, I want a Truck that will keep me Rolling and not Waiting.
     
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  3. slick mick

    slick mick Light Load Member

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    Hello again from the shadows. Has anyone noticed any changes in the operations as a result of the Knight-Swift purchase that impacts you as a driver at Abilene? Good or bad, or are things basically the same? I've been thinking about getting back into driving and have decided that this is my last year in my current career. When my contract is up in June I'm going back to driving. Abilene has been on my short list for about a year. Thanks!!
     
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  4. JohnBoy

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    It’s been 9 months since the buyout. To be honest, I haven’t seen any change. The main thing for me is my hometime. It still is great. There has been some operation issues, but that’s to be expected. My miles, my freight, my earnings and my hometime is the same today as it was on March 15th, the day before the buyout.
     
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  5. slick mick

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    Thanks Johnyboy. That’s good to know. The news articles I read reported they were going to continue the Abilene brand.
     
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  6. MACK E-6

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    So far so good with my newfangled 579 Pete at least.
     
  7. Silverdriver

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    Do you drive that black "Pete" I see sometimes at the Abilene Richmond terminal?
     
  8. Silverdriver

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    Hey did you get to orientation in Abilene? Is Don Jones still in charge of that?
     
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  9. Finfn1372

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    Made a quick 100 today out in Ohio.

    Running recap,snowed a little coming over the mountains this morning.Sitting at the ta in London.
     
  10. Silverdriver

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    Are you doing Boar's Head?
     
  11. Finfn1372

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    Will be in the morning,dropped a west jefferson today.
     
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