Stevens Transport
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So I'm back again, this time looking for any info and thoughts on stevens transport. Still waiting on call from Swift and being it's the it's killing me to get the call. Anyways was trying to continue with the advice and apply to more than one or two companies, so and thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Found on tt review that their sponsorship was a little different so anyone who has been with them or still is please chime in. Also and one who has been through their training would be great. Trucks and trailers seem to be very nice and all seem to have apu's. Just shopping around :)
one main perk is I've found out one of their schools Is in fayetteville, n.c. which is only 45 mins away so maybe that would keep my tuition cost down a little. Thanks again.
APU:
Auxiliary Power Unit
On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.
Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.
APU's:
Auxiliary Power Unit
On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.
Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.
Iirc, when the recruiters came through school, bribing us with free pizza, they mentioned they pay 28 CPM , training lasts as long as it takes you to go through all the regions; mountains, northeast, west and city?, you can take truck gone but has to be a secure location and approved by safety.
How that helps.
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
one main perk is I've found out one of their schools Is in fayetteville, n.c. which is only 45 mins away so maybe that would keep my tuition cost down a little. Thanks again.
At Swift I saved $500 off tuition and had a nice bed & home cookin' every night. 35 minute commute.
one main perk is I've found out one of their schools Is in fayetteville, n.c. which is only 45 mins away so maybe that would keep my tuition cost down a little. Thanks again.
At Swift I saved $500 off tuition and had a nice bed & home cookin' every night. 35 minute commute.
they are still my top choice out of few that have showed interest without all the tax papers, ect (job verification ) and I'm really interested in the dedicated the other swift driver was talking about (of course I am still wanting to to get in at least a year of otr first) but figu red I would look at all options. Stevens pay I believe is lower but sure seem to be some nice equipment and apu's are a big plus unless swift allows for idling, just don't want to cut into any bonuses. Donnt sleep very well when hot so hate to be droggy all the time in summer due to not having enough rest. Not sure how ol DC their tt review is that says no apu's but the swift driver I spoke with said some trucks have them, maybe it's something they are slowly adding on. Either route has me so ready to go that it's driving me crazy...... patience is not working for me at this moment 
but hopefully will hear something monday. Thinking if nit by lunch I will call and make sure she hasn't forgotten me 
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
APU:
Auxiliary Power Unit
On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.
Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.
APU's:
Auxiliary Power Unit
On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.
Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.
Both companies are great starters I was accepted to both of their programs and driving for them but I chose Stevens and will be leaving may 3 for school. You have nothing to worry about I thought the same but I kept calling until I got the answer they haven't forgotten their swamped. I chose Stevens for 2 main reasons one is new equipment and great technology which tells me easier job and less likely to break down compared to older equipment. And too is hauling refrigeration food is always in demand means more miles and pay. I also spoke to one of their drivers who's been there 5 years and he's never touched a load
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Hey, I would not be waiting around for them to call. Those recruiters are swamped all the time. Your best bet is to start rattling their chain - don't be concerned that you might be bothering them. They actually appreciate a person who takes the initiative and pesters them. If you are driving them nuts with calls then they know you really want to get to work and they will get things moving for you. The longer you wait the deeper your application is getting buried. Just call and tell them you sent in an application and you wanted to check on the status of it. They will look it up in their system and tell you what they need from you - this happens every day and you need to give them a call or else you will be waiting and waiting.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Hey, I would not be waiting around for them to call. Those recruiters are swamped all the time. Your best bet is to start rattling their chain - don't be concerned that you might be bothering them. They actually appreciate a person who takes the initiative and pesters them. If you are driving them nuts with calls then they know you really want to get to work and they will get things moving for you. The longer you wait the deeper your application is getting buried. Just call and tell them you sent in an application and you wanted to check on the status of it. They will look it up in their system and tell you what they need from you - this happens every day and you need to give them a call or else you will be waiting and waiting.
thanks ol school for the post. Have already talked to recruiter on tues and she sent me a link to fill out a conviction form for a charge from 16 years ago. Went weds and got my background report so as to not mess up on the dates and contacted back with her weds eveng. She informed me that it would have to be approved (which would take 3-4 days for her to hear back on it. At that time said she would then call me back to do interview over the phone and get a list of what I need in advance. So far I know that the Richmond Va. School I would be sent to require that I get permit before hand (Which is why I am grinding away at the high road exams, and think I prefer that option so I won't have to stay an extra week and try to drive it all in at one time and on their schedule) Friday would gave been day 3 so this has been a long weekend with the anticipation and having to wait till tomorrow, hopefully :) Got opportunity today to practice a little in a peterbilt (wife has a cousin that is o/o) and did decent till 5th after switching to high range. Man was I ever surprised as it was NOTHING like a straight drive four wheeler 
could not get that thing in gear. Either too high in rpm or too low. Did however get some pre trip practice in. Have it memorized but figure I could help it "sink" in if I could actually put my hands on every part and demonstrate at the same time. LOTS of stuff to remember. ABC, PMS, BBC holly cow I can hear this in my sleep :) at this point I am glad I decided to go through training instead of taking his advice and getting cdl through dmv. Desperately want to LEARN these shifts. All thus was done without double clutching so I can imagine what it would be like adding another motion in such little time frame. All in all it was still a rush and definitely exciting. Brett was right, I will NEVER forget that moment. Yes this was my first time "attempting" to drive but have rode lots of miles as a kid when I was younger. Let the journey begin 
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Both companies are great starters I was accepted to both of their programs and driving for them but I chose Stevens and will be leaving may 3 for school. You have nothing to worry about I thought the same but I kept calling until I got the answer they haven't forgotten their swamped. I chose Stevens for 2 main reasons one is new equipment and great technology which tells me easier job and less likely to break down compared to older equipment. And too is hauling refrigeration food is always in demand means more miles and pay. I also spoke to one of their drivers who's been there 5 years and he's never touched a load
just filled their's out last night so will call them first thing in morning. Yeah those trucks definitely caught my eye and still loving the apu idea :) only down fall is pay seems to be lower than few others I been interested in. BTW do u know how strict they are on employment verification. Have a gap of 3 years under table pay but can provide plenty of notorized statements from contractors and acquaintances. Thanks again for the reply
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.APU:
Auxiliary Power Unit
On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.
Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.
You have nothing to worry about went through security interview with swift and Stevens and I have a6 year old felony and there was nothing to it both these companies want to find reasons to hiree you not not to hire you
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So I'm back again, this time looking for any info and thoughts on stevens transport. Still waiting on call from Swift and being it's the it's killing me to get the call. Anyways was trying to continue with the advice and apply to more than one or two companies, so and thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Found on tt review that their sponsorship was a little different so anyone who has been with them or still is please chime in. Also and one who has been through their training would be great. Trucks and trailers seem to be very nice and all seem to have apu's. Just shopping around :)
APU:
Auxiliary Power Unit
On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.
Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.
APU's:
Auxiliary Power Unit
On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.
Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.