Indian River Transport- The journey begins

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Deadhead75, Jun 13, 2014.

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  1. Deadhead75

    Deadhead75 Light Load Member

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    And the radios in the truck are xm ready you just have to call and hook it up. I lucked out because whoever had this truck for 60k miles had not called and got the 90 day free trial but I called and they told me so I have xm for 90 days free.
     
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    Cool. I have my own XM radio and a subscription that doesn't expire until January of 2015. I will just call and have it transferred to the trucks receiver. The fridge sounds awesome. I've always had the Coleman plug ins. Having a freezer will be nice.
     
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    Deadhead75 Light Load Member

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    The fridge is my favorite part of the truck.
     
  5. realsupatrucka

    realsupatrucka Road Train Member

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    I heard rumors that yall trucks run 75 or is that oakley
     
  6. Deadhead75

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    Ours will run 70 after about 30 minutes as long as you are not staying in the mountains. It has something to do with mpg.
    I was in a strong head wind the other day and it was 68 until I got further down the road.
     
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    Deadhead75. I am waiting to hear on my application for this co. The recruiter said they fly me there from VT. I was wondering do you know what the turnover rate is there? What kind of truck you can drive? Do they do truck washes on the road? I am still little nervous giving my answer due to the lady two OTR places I went to lasted me 6 weeks each So any info u can help or give me would be great
     
  8. Deadhead75

    Deadhead75 Light Load Member

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    Yeah they will fly you there from Vt.
    If I had to guess their turnover rate is probably high like most companies but I am running into quite a few drivers that have been with them for a while.
    I have a 2014 Freightliner with 65k on it, so brand new.
    I like it here, so far. They give you loads and let you do your job.
    I know they do have northeast freight and loads going into Canada. I am running milk and cream in the midwest and I hope I continue.
     
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    Yes they do truck washes. I haven't been to a truck wash yet because the places I have delivered cream and milk to, wash me out there.
     
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    Dogals right foot Road Train Member

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    Wait til you get stuck waiting for a load or a empty or even a wash..no detention pay will hurt.

    No EZ pass..giving up clean trailers to teams..the list goes on.

    Paper logs and nice equipment will only carry you so far.

    I wish any of you going with IRT the best of Luck..you'll need it!
     
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    I have had to wait with vans and reefers and never got paid detention. It happens.
    True no ez pass but they have people that like to run the east coast. I told them I like the midwest and thats where I have been running.
    Also I have a new truck and e logs and 3100 miles last week.
    Also thank you for wishing me luck.
    Like I said so far so good. I like the company.
     
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