Doug Andrus Distributing LLC. Idaho Falls, ID

I dont know too much about the flatbed side. They get higher cpm than vans but generally run less miles. Primarily West and NW. The company tries to balance the pay scale to keep it fair so that they can keep drivers on both ends. They also have a few local drivers and dedicated runs, but these are the highest senoir drivers in the company. They also run some dedicated triple axle vans in the NW and Western Canada, as well as a few grain trains regionally. Like most companies they start all drivers OTR, then after some miles they can look into moving into something else.

 

I got a call from my DM while on my last hometime. They are getting several brand new Petes added to the fleet. I was asked if I wanted to move into one. Ummm...let me think it over YES! New truck smell here I come!!!

 

Their new terminal is on the South edge of town now. They also own DAD's travel plaza, The Truck Wash next door and a used truck/trailer dealership. They also lease some of their property to several truck related businesses. Kind of a big deal for a fairly small town.

 

Doug Andrus: http://youtu.be/zzXjrTIFG6U

 

I moved over to an LTL company after about 14 mos. with Doug Andrus. I needed to be home everyday.
My opinion of Doug Andrus still stands though...they are a good company and if I went back OTR I would hire back on with them.
To answer the training question...I think I was about 30 days with some hometime in between trips.
You can call them and talk to the recruiter to find out more.
I can't tell you anything about Sunrise, never talked to any of their drivers...just find out as much as you can about the companies that interest you and make your choice...good luck future driver!