Life at American Central Transport (ACT)

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by BigKid2, Apr 13, 2011.

  1. twig

    twig Light Load Member

    81
    32
    Jan 5, 2013
    0
    Good Luck. I'm new there and not recruiting, but I like it so far. Orientation was a bit rushed, but that's normal. Orientation folks were nice, even though I think I tried their patience on a "simple" truck color. If what they have available is not what hubby wants he just needs to say "That's not what I want." One of the guys in my orientation had to do the ReActivate things as well. His trainer was waiting for him as opposed to him waiting on the trainer to get there. All in all, and even though I'm a hard person to deal with, especially when my sig. is on the line, probably the best orientation I've been through. If they were to ask, the only thing I would suggest is a bit more time with the truck of choice before making a decision to see if it's really the one he/you want. Other than that, no worries for me. No autos that I know of. 13 speeds rule from what I've seen. Some twin screw duels, some single screw tag axle super singles.
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. BigKid2

    BigKid2 Road Train Member

    1,698
    480
    Nov 16, 2008
    Indiana
    0
    Delivered in KC. Loaded in Topeka,Ks and took that to Coldwater,Oh then they needed me to drop my empty at a new customer in Bowling Green,Oh. Picked up another empty in Macedonia,Oh then loaded in Girard,Pa and dropped that in Plainfield,In. Loading in the morning in Alexandria,In and running that to Des Moines,Ia for as soon as possible.
     
    The Specialist Thanks this.
  4. The Specialist

    The Specialist Light Load Member

    69
    10
    Sep 4, 2012
    Concordia,Kansas
    0
    That's a #### shame that there are still companies out there,who thrive on treating there drivers like slaves! Don't they know they'll attract more,better and competent drivers with respect? And the pay you mentioned.....AWFUL!!! I wish you all lots of luck and hopefully one day,I too, will be among you!
     
  5. The Specialist

    The Specialist Light Load Member

    69
    10
    Sep 4, 2012
    Concordia,Kansas
    0
    Now,that chrome...is the wheel itself chrome or is that whole thing just a big hubcap? I've always wanted to know! Whatever it is,it's looking good! And I love the color.Wonder if they have a purple one..........like a sort of dark violet???
     
    twig Thanks this.
  6. truckerim2055

    truckerim2055 Road Train Member

    1,093
    621
    Apr 27, 2008
    Ochelata ok
    0
    The rims are polished aluminim. They do shine up real nice.
     
    The Specialist Thanks this.
  7. The Specialist

    The Specialist Light Load Member

    69
    10
    Sep 4, 2012
    Concordia,Kansas
    0
    So,we're talking rims and not just a cap over the rim?
     
  8. BigKid2

    BigKid2 Road Train Member

    1,698
    480
    Nov 16, 2008
    Indiana
    0
    Delivered in Des Moines and reloaded in Des Moines going to Delphos,Oh for Tuesday but I think I can get it off Monday. At least I hope so.
     
    twig Thanks this.
  9. twig

    twig Light Load Member

    81
    32
    Jan 5, 2013
    0
    Thanks. These are the full hub cover kits that include screw on lug nut covers to hold them on. Made from chromed abs plastic. Saves having to polish around the lugnuts for us lazy folk, and they don't rust.
     
    Last edited: Jan 19, 2013
    The Specialist Thanks this.
  10. IlliniBears3

    IlliniBears3 Bobtail Member

    16
    6
    Dec 30, 2012
    Auburn IL
    0
    Hey BK, me and trainer Frank are shut down for the night here at the Pilot across from Iowa 80 (the one with the Arby's)... Stop by if you can, it would be cool to meet you
     
  11. IlliniBears3

    IlliniBears3 Bobtail Member

    16
    6
    Dec 30, 2012
    Auburn IL
    0
    One thing I don't like about these trucks.... The bed sucks ### lol
     
    BlackLions and twig Thank this.
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.