I Start With Averitt in January 2012

It's been awhile since I have had time to do an update so this one may be lengthy.

All is still very good and enjoyable at Averitt. I am averaging around 2400 miles per week of late. Some good runs to Texas and back don't hurt my feelings at all. I am camped out at Baytown, TX with a Houston delivery in the morning. Had a few issues with my APU. The shop at the Chattanooga yard got it fixed as soon as the parts came in, so I was idling a bunch for a week or so. Now it's working fine.

I was interviewed for our web newsletter, part of a feature on new drivers they do from time to time. My grandson got a kick out of me being featured and printed off some copies to show to his friends at school. Today I get a message from my Fleet Manager to call a lady in Cookeville because they want me to write an editorial for our printed newsletter. Call me Mr. Popularity.

Yesterday I ran into a guy I went to orientation with and he is loving Averitt as well. He is getting good miles and enjoying how he is treated by all the other Averitt associates. Last week up in Kentucky I saw another guy who did orientation with me and he is happy as a pig in slop as well.

Last week was especially nice. Got a load to Dallas, and requested a load to Houston so I could visit my God children. Got an LTL load from Dallas to Houston about ten minutes later. I spent about 10 hours with my nephew, his wife and all five God kids. It was a blast. Then I got an LTL load to New Orleans, and from there a load to Hickory, NC that took me home for the weekend. Got in at 8 AM on Friday and didn't have to leave out until 5 AM on Monday. How cool is that.

Time for bed. Hope all is good and you are getting good miles.

 

As a driver who looks forward to an LTL job one day, I can totally understand what you are saying. The road calls your name. This is a career that gets in your blood for sure.

I found out today that I will be used in one of Averitt's driver recruitment ads in Truck Job Seekers magazine available at a truck stop near you. For a small fee I will autograph your copy with a Sharpie once it hits the news stands. I promise fame won't change me.

I jokingly asked the girl from the recruitment office if they would publish my driver number in the ad so people could use me as their referral and I could then collect the fee. She sat silent and said, "I'll have to ask because we've never been asked to do that before." I told her I was joking but on second thought it's a money making idea.

Delivered in Houston and now I sit at a large adult beverage manufacturer. Taking a load from here to Jackson, MS tonight. Problem is I slept like a friggin' rock last night. Gotta make a nap happen. I guess that is why the good Lord gave us Advil PM. I am just happy they are sending me in the direction of home. Should get there by early Saturday morning I hope. Need to go to the doctor. Have been fighting chest congestion all week. It's not getting better.

Well, keep it between the ditches, drivers. Happy and safe miles to you.