Watkins Shepard Automatic trucks?

Thats good news! How old are the "new" volvos and which ones are they?

 

Doesn't W&S have a flatbed division?

 

They do, I was on it for 4 months or so. I really enjoyed the environment and the kinda of freight we ran, but I was starving for miles. A 3-4 day layover between loads was pretty normal. If they ran percentage pay instead of mileage I could have done pretty well. I still debate going back as an owner op. as it stood to survive financially I had to go back to running vans which isn't where my heart is so I ended up moving on

 

The new Volvo's are being built by Volvo, so brand new. The goal is to have all the OTR trucks 3 years or newer. We do have a flatbed division.
It's mainly all O/O running on percentage.

 

Thank you for your response, are these the Volvo 780's?

 

They are 670's.

 

That's awesome that they are getting more new trucks. I drove for Watkins for about 14 months but had to leave about 6 months ago.. I am really missing being otr, so I am really considering returning to W/S. Hey WKSH recruiter, i'd just have to do the 3 day orientation right?

 

Yes on the three day with your experience.

 

Just a question. Why do OTR drivers get "new" (3 yrs and under) trucks? What's special with OTR. I run 2000 miles and 30 to 35 stops a week. I would love to have a new tractor with the I shift for the driving I do.

 

When will the pink daycabs be replaced??? Some of those trucks are older than the drivers!