CalArk Transportation / Averitt Express

I have narrowed down my choices to two companies given the location I’m living in and a couple of other factors. I’m looking to go to work with either CalArk trucking or Averitt Express and would like to know if there are any drivers out there that have worked with these companies or that know anything about them personally. I’ve read all the websites and a lot of these forums but there’s not a consensus either way good or bad. I am coming off the road as a tour bus driver for the past 2+ years and trying to decide what is the best company to start with for my first year. I have just under a year semi tractor-trailer experience. I’ve always had a class a CDL with all the endorsements and a perfect driving record. Looking for something where I can get the miles and start out at a decent pay rate but also a company that takes care of their employees and their equipment. Both companies are offering what seems like a pretty good deal especially given that I’ve got less than a year actual semi experience. I know there is good and bad in every company but I would like some insight and details from people that have actually worked there or know somebody personally that has worked there. Thanks in advance for any information you can give.

 

They say they have detention pay after 2 hours but it’s at the companies discretion as to whether or not they pay it. Don’t like that idea. It should be automatic. Not, we will look into it and may pay it. Detention is detention.

 

If you don’t mind me asking , why did you leave them?

 

He’s worked everywhere according to him and all those companies sucked. Looks like he’s the common denominator/problem. Just a big whiner that likes spreading crap in my opinion.