Abilene Motor Express, Richmond, VA

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  1. Auctioneer

    Auctioneer Light Load Member

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    I hired on with Abilene in June of this year. So far, they have treated me well. They have good equipment and all the trucks have auto shift transmissions. They have mostly Volvo VNL780s as well as a few Macks some Kenworths , Freightliners and Petes. So far, I like it here.
     
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  3. dennisroc

    dennisroc Road Train Member

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    Auctioneer , did you have experience when you got hired ? I have heard a lot about Abilene could you share the pros and cons that you have experienced ?

    Also how about pay ?

    Thanks
     
  4. MidWest_MacDaddy

    MidWest_MacDaddy Road Train Member

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    Hello Auctioneer.

    I too just started with Abilene the beginning of August and looking forward to getting passed their training stages.

    Hope to run into you at one of the terminals sometime soon.

    Stay Safe,
    MD
     
  5. 5speed

    5speed Road Train Member

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    You still like it? Been to Brooklyn yet? I'm curious as to how soon they break you new guys in
     
  6. MidWest_MacDaddy

    MidWest_MacDaddy Road Train Member

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    New guy here... Training seems to be 2-3 months for those of us straight out of CDL Schools ... Been here since the beginning of August... I think we are going to the NE this coming week but not sure where yet.

    I still like it here and look to being assigned my own truck here soon.
     
  7. 5speed

    5speed Road Train Member

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    This isn't a bad place to work. It's mostly how you take it. Yes the NE sucks. But you get the extra 10cpm more when you go up there. I think our equipment is great. By the way it looks at Richmond with the older freight shakers back we don't have enough trucks to go around. If I can ever help you, just pm me.
     
  8. Poohbear7721

    Poohbear7721 Bobtail Member

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    Getting ready to start with Abilene this Monday. I am straight from CDL school. I have heard good thing s so far about Abilene. Any tips would be appreciated.
     
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  9. 5speed

    5speed Road Train Member

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    We have many threads on here. You can pm me if you want. I'll do my best to help you
     
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  10. MidWest_MacDaddy

    MidWest_MacDaddy Road Train Member

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    I joined a few months ago... Generally very happy... Not sure what time frame they told you training would take but seems to go longer than they say... lol ... Not a terrible thing but best be prepared for a bit longer... Then if it goes quicker, bonus!!!

    I might be in Richmond on Tuesday. If I am I will poke my head in the training room to say hello. (Assuming your orientation is Monday and Tuesday)

    Stay Safe,
    MD
     
  11. Poohbear7721

    Poohbear7721 Bobtail Member

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    Sounds good! Yes orientation for me is Monday.
    Thanks
     
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