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

Well it's been a while since I last posted an update, I'm now in PA the company I'm looking at wanted me to do a road test since my last driving experience was right before the Navy 16 years ago. That went very well yesterday, so I am hoping to hear from them about an orientation start date. This Monday I hope. It's time to get back to work.

Well that's the latest and greatest so far. Be safe all.

 

Keeping you and your "Mrs." in my prayers. Wishing her a speedy recovery

 

With valuable info from Midwest_Macdaddy, I applied last Monday. Have not heard anything from them. Is this normal? I'm hoping Abilene is picky on who they hire. Although that may mean I won't get hired with my current situation. I still have time, though.

Peace and safe travels to all!!!

 

Although I think Abilene has A LOT going for it, unfortunately, communication is not this company's strong suit... That seems to be an ongoing "company culture" issue in general.

That plus we only have two recruiter and I know both of them are normally swamped most of the time.

My advice, be patient. It's worth the wait.

 

Thanks!

and one more question, I probably know the answer...

Are their local routes available to students who completed training? Or does it go by seniority?

 

For some reason I thought you were coming to Abilene... Oh well, certainly glad all went well with the road test and hope you get the GO for Monday!!!

Stay Safe whoever you drive for,
MD

PS if we let @Cranky Yankee hang out here with us, then you are most certainly welcome to stick around here as well...

 

I know we have local drivers in the Richmond area and possibly the other two yards as well.

Not sure how they are hired, etc...
Maybe some of the more experienced drivers here can fill in the details for you. If not, I would be glad to get more details for you.

 

Thanks! Yea I'll be at the Richmond camp because I live about an Hour and half away in Portsmouth..

 

Seems a bit of a travel (3 hour round trip) for "local work" but maybe that's just me.

We also have several Northeast Regional drivers. Maybe that would be an option too as they get back to the area more often than the OTR Drivers. Might also end up with more "unofficial drive by home time too" as well as spread out that three hour commute over a week instead of each day.

Just something to think about and ask about.

 

If I was able to get a local gig, I'd move to Richmond ASAP