Britton Transport Inc.?

It's going good. Yep I'm in truck 14011. Getting lots of miles all is well so far...

 

Good deal. Thanks for the update!

 

Would anyone recommend their dry van division to a new grad?

I was thinking about working for them despite living in the southern part of the country, but have some issues:

I heard they want you to sign a 2 year contract.

-No definite training period. I heard it could last anywhere from 5-12 weeks.

-Is it true that loads are mostly out and back because they don't have many terminals?

Does all that driving through blizzards cut into your mileage pretty significantly?

 

Also, how does hometime work if you live 200 miles from the nearest freight lane in a rural part of the country?

 

I work for Britton. 5 years now. But I am in the flatbed division. I am currently the only flatbed trainer. I'll try to answer your questions in order. 1. Yes, if you go through the driver finishing program, you will have to sign a contract. They do not require a contract for experienced drivers coming to work for them. Britton is not a typical training company. We don't take anyone or everyone. We only have 3 trainers for both divisions. Britton is a great place to work. 2 years will not be a problem anyway. 2. There is no set training period. I don't know the other two trainers personally, but do not think they'll keep you on their truck if you don't truly need to be. Our trainers are NOT just using you to get miles. We really do try to provide a quality training and learning experience. So, you should expect 5 weeks, but feel free to avail yourself of extra time if you feel you need it. Also, don't be upset if the trainer thinks you need another week or three. He is doing it for your own good. You will likely seldom feel more alone in life than your first few weeks solo. I've had many trainees over the years who thought they where ready, and later admitted they'd have been better off spending a little longer in training. 3. Loads are out and back to a big degree. Or go do a triangle to get back. But, as the company grows, the out and back model will likely change some. And we are developing new customers in news areas all the time. You could work out of the Des Moines area. And seldom see Grand Forks after orientation and training. 4. Weather up that way isnt always blizzard conditions. Yeah, they do happen. Just sat in one for about 40 hrs early last week. And they can ding your miles a little. Most weather events, you can plan to leave a little earlier and miss them entirely, or you shift your ten hour break a bit, let it pass, wait for the salt trucks to run, and get back at it. Often times, up there, its so cold, the snow never sticks to the road. So they don't get as slick as you'd expect. I've seen it snow 3 or 4 inches and the wind blow the dry powdery snow away, and the roads stay clean and dry. 5. Home time varies, as does how you get there. Usually they'll just get you delivered as close to home as possible, and you go home. With this company, if you are willing to work with them, they'll work with you. If they decide to hire you, they'll get you home. Even if they run the truck empty a bit to get you there. You may live between two lanes, and on a perfect shortcut between the two. They'll get you home fine, or they'll be honest from the get go, and tell you it won't work. They won't lie about it just to get you in the door, to use you till you get fed up and quit. This is a good honest small company. And no, things won't always go your way. Its OTR trucking, after all. But I've never felt like they've lied to me or attempted to deceive me in any way. I hope this helps answer your questions.

 

I missed your first and most important question! Yes....I would recommend Britton Transport to a new graduate.

 

They have been expanding I drive 4 them

 

That was my first post from over 5 years ago, when I started investigating Britton. I work here too. Over 5 years now. I'm in the flatbed division. I like new customers and lanes. I get burned out on the "same ole same ole".

 

Yeah I agree I guess work same division

 

I've got almost 20 years driving experience (dry van) but the last 17 are doing dedicated/regional not OTR. Is that experience counted at Britton or just my first 3 years of OTR a long time ago counts? I'm interstate every day, but to same customer for 1 year at a time. I definitely need securement training and would PREFER not to live in a trainer's truck unless it's required.

Thanks for any insight.