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need info on abilene motor express

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by lyion, Feb 17, 2008.

  1. Feb 17, 2008 #1
    lyion

    lyion Light Load Member

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    need info ,on Abilene Motor Express located in Richmond Virginia .i saw there web there other day but need more info from any one that can help me .I read on there web site they only use new truck's when they get around 18 moths old they turn them in for new ones .don't no a bout there pay ,and general information on them .any one that can help me reply .I've been off the road for about 3 years now and I'm planning to get back on the road long hauling .this company is close to where i live .i live nere bush gardens williamsburg Virginia and I'm only 35 miles from Richmond Virginia info wood be aprecated thanks.lyion
     
    lyion, Feb 17, 2008
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  3. Mar 9, 2009 #2
    Passin Thru

    Passin Thru Road Train Member

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    Nice equipment, except they are Macks, OOPS Petes too,always clean and shiny. Never hear the drivers complain. I live in Va and they have a yd in Harrisonburg. Hi mileage too, 3 yrs 400,000 mi so you run. They go as far west as OKC I think, but mostly I 81 I95 I40
     
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  4. Mar 10, 2009 #3
    Mortar Man

    Mortar Man Road Train Member

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    Never worked for them..but....

    Here's some information you may find usful before you decide..

    Abiline is owned by MAX FULLER whom also owns the following companies..:

    US. Express
    Arnold transportation
    Total transportation
    Abiline

    His brother (name??) owns

    Covenant transportation
    (max fuller has a small percentage of covenant also) not sure how much.

    Equipment will be good ..
    When max buys trucks they are normally AUTO Matics .. With Vorad system..

    Hope this helps not sure on mileage but if they are close it's worth a shot but weigh your options but In this economy and you probally having to go thru a REFRESHER course I would say ..

    Go for it ..

    Reason : most carriers are tighten up on hirees there for getting in the door anywhere right now would be a plus .. Lots of companies are downsizing .. Very few are adding .. Some are downsizing thru ATTRITION (driver turnover) and not rehiring .. Letting trucks sit idle .. (no driver) most carriers are weeding out BAD APPLES (firing) due to the quality of drivers in the hire pool ( lots of LP and OO's trying to go company) and the quality of avaloable driver are up compaired to years past .

    Take the job in short .. Unless u have a good back up offer..

    Ky24
     
    Mortar Man, Mar 10, 2009
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  5. Jul 5, 2011 #4
    kolen

    kolen Bobtail Member

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    Abilene is owned by two brothers who both work at the company. If you have any questions call them and ask to speak to the owners, they will talk to you on the phone and answer any questions.
     
    kolen, Jul 5, 2011
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  7. Jun 15, 2012 #5
    simplemanterry

    simplemanterry Bobtail Member

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    who knows,any company ,has good and bad,all depends on the eye of the beholder that my 2cents good day
     
    simplemanterry, Jun 15, 2012
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  8. Oct 19, 2015 #6
    shortfuse77

    shortfuse77 Bobtail Member

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    Great company top notch equipment I drive a brand new Volvo fully loaded even has built in inverter not a bad word to say about them plus I'm home every weekend
     
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  9. Oct 19, 2015 #7
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    The OP's thread is 7 yrs. old.
     
    Chinatown, Oct 19, 2015
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  10. May 25, 2017 #9
    Dkeenede

    Dkeenede Bobtail Member

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    No sir. Abilene is is owned by the Jones brothers.
     
    Dkeenede, May 25, 2017
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  11. May 25, 2017 #9
    Dkeenede

    Dkeenede Bobtail Member

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    I see what you did there kolen
     
    Dkeenede, May 25, 2017
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