Smith Transport - Roaring Spring, PA

Varies based on experience

 

Sure I can... more money!!! At least that's the long and the short of it. They had also made some big changes in the logistics end of it, like making it harder to talk to a dispatcher, and they never let me know what my next run was going to be until after I was unloaded... which drives me CRAZY!!!! Kinda hard to make the most of your hours (electronically) when you are told to go stage at a truck stop 20 miles to the East, and then come to find out, either en route or after you arrive, that your pick up is 40 miles West.

But that's just me. The folks at Abilene treated me well, the equipment is top notch, and you will get miles. Not a bad place to work, and if I ever wanted to go back, they told me the door was open. And who knows? But right now, I am very happy where I am. Then again, it's all in what you make of it.

I'm not going to try to steer you away from Abilene.

 

Yeah, and again, it's based on your experience as well. I'm getting good miles and generating some pretty healthy paychecks, so I'm not regretting coming on-board.

Plus, I'm not having to kill myself to get the loads delivered. Yeah, there is some JIT, and tight schedules. But good planning typically makes it easy before it's even handed off to me. The guys in dispatch know what they're doing, and they are aware of your hours.

BTW.... In case y'all haven't heard, the DOT Blitz starts tomorrow so be ready!!!

Be safe

 

Thanks man.... you too

 

Btw folks.... here's a little hint for those of you using a QualComm. There is a USB port in the side of the unit that you can plug a keyboard into. You can then use a real keyboard instead of having to fight with the touchscreen keyboard. To me, it's wonderful because I have some pretty large paws and those little keys don't always cooperate with me.

Actually, I am using a Logitech wireless keyboard and I have the receiver plugged into the port. Works like a champ!

And for those of you who already knew this... why haven't you already told me? Hehehe. ;?)