I Start With Averitt in January 2012

I'm really having a hard time choosing between Crete and Averitt. I need to make a decision soon because I would like to start with one or the other next week. I've got both waiting for a response. So many positives and negatives about both companies I can't decide. Can any of you help me? One of the worst things that scares me about Averitt is the low miles and sitting waiting on loads all the time. Can any of you sell me on one of these companies? Thanks

 

BigM. Thank you so much for the info. You and Mustang have helped everyone including myself in the move towards Averitt. Do you have to wear Averitt's issued pants all the time? My old company issued gray pants like Averitt's but they would let me wear Dickie black cargo slacks. I like them because they're comfortable and don't shrink as bad as the issued pants. Also how long do you usually get to stay home on the weekend? Last time I was with a weekend at home company I rolled in Sat. morning and was gone 34hrs later.

 

Thought of another question. I was working at SEFL. We were off and were paid for a full 8 hrs work on holidays. How does Averitt handle holidays? Pay and time off?

 

Question #1. How long do you usually get to stay home on the weekend? Last time I was with a weekend at home company I rolled in Sat. morning and was gone 34hrs later. Sometimes 24 hrs.

Question #2. I see postings on this forum from Averitt T/L drivers stating they make 55-60,000 a year. I just can't figure out where they come up with those numbers unless they are on a dedicated account. Even if they are at top pay which I think is .42 it would still only put them at 44-48,000 tops. This is at an average of 2200 a week. Correct me if I'm wrong on the cpm, but I just don't see how they are making that kind of money? If they are then maybe I need to make Averitt my new career. Weekends home and potential of 55-60000 in the next 5 years. I can live with that very comfortably. Not many high paying trucking jobs in my area without working you blank off all week.

 

well i guess i wont be going to work for averitt, a company i worked for 8 years ago has went out of business about 5 years ago. and there is no way to contact them. so averitt will not hire be because they cant verify my dates.

 

That's crazy. All you have to do is get a copy of your short form transcript from the IRS to prove the dates you were there. I think that's what the form was called. I applied for Epes Transport a couple years ago. During the application process I had to get a copy of this from the IRS to prove employment with my father's company because Epes would not take my father's word since he was immediate family. Epes gave me the number to call. It took about an hour on hold with the IRS but they finally faxed it to me with no problem. Epes offered me the job but I never took it.

 

Big Mike,

It was a pleasure talking with you last night. I will follow up on Friday and keep you informed of my progress.

Again, Thanks!

Drive Safe!