***MY SMITH TRANSPORT STORY***

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  1. shaunmack

    shaunmack Bobtail Member

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    I see people ask about them a lot so I figured Id start a thread to track my status with the company. Finished orientation Friday and heading out tomorrow on my first run. Seems like a good company, I was impressed with the orientation. didn't sell me promises of fairys and pixie dust. They laid out the positives and negatives. Anywho not much else to say right now but Ill be updating this post from time to time to update what its like working for them. Be safe out there drivers
     
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  3. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    Good luck, man. I hope it's everything and more for you.
     
  4. DustyRoad

    DustyRoad Road Train Member

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    We like to call this the honeymoon.....

    Enjoy the new ride there , cowboy!
     
  5. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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    I remember when smith transport trucks would be able to surpass the speed limit,another company that went down the drain.
     
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  6. #KeepPounding!

    #KeepPounding! Light Load Member

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    Thanks to US Express. Smh... Lol
     
  7. Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    Good luck, driver!
     
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  8. DustyRoad

    DustyRoad Road Train Member

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    I always hope for the best, from what I have seen the units are current, unlike some of the mega fleets where they still run trucks until they fall apart....Considering downtime is costly I would stay away from anything fleet owned over 3 years old ( a personal preference) From my past experience; some companies throw new drivers in " clunkers" just to squeeze out every last dollar from the truck before it dies and they sell it to the Nation of Cambodia.

    Yes, good luck on getting a spanking new whatever....
     
  9. jerzeyboy74

    jerzeyboy74 Light Load Member

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    hey bro I'm looking into smith my self doing a southeast run can you tell me how the orientation was as far as how many people were in class how was the road test and do you have to bunk with anyone
     
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  10. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    The trucks are to big to sell to the nation of Cambodia
    They run short nose conventional or cab overs. Also mainly euro brand or Hinios
     
  11. DustyRoad

    DustyRoad Road Train Member

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    Maybe they could use them for recreational vehicles?

    Dude...I was joking....uh!
     
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