Lawrence Transportation, Roanoke VA

Hey Guys. I'm new to the forums, however I have been reading the posts quite a lot lately. I have a question about a company with which I have been offered a job.

For starters I'm a newbie to tractor trailer and OTR driving. I Have had my CDL a few years and have been doing local and dump trucks. I was offered employment by Lawrence Transportation Systems out of Roanoke VA. They contract with United Van Lines for household goods as well as run freight. I was just wondering if anyone knew anything about this company and how good they are with their drivers. I have read some of the horror stories about some of the major companies so I hope they are not like them. On the plus side (I think) I have not been talking to a recruiter or anything like that. The guy that I've been dealing with is the operations manager. So I think I'd be able to trust him more, right?

Sorry to be long winded, thanks for your input.

 

Sorry for the delayed update but I did in fact take the job at Lawrences Household division. It seems to be an ok company, the only problem I am having is I have been there for 2 full weeks now and have yet to step foot in a Truck. I have been doing warehouse work and am not too happy about it. When I took the job he said that there was always something to do if household was slow, like run frieght or equipment and I do realize that I need some training. But shouldn't I be doing some training relevant to my position as a class A driver?? Instead of loading and unloading trucks?

Forgot to add this the first time, yes Chief, their trucks are ancient. The best one in the yard is an old international Eagle, which is supposedly going to be mine. At least it has a good size sleeper compared to the rest.

 

I realize that I will have to load and unload and I have no problem with that, but my point is that they haven't sent me out even to learn what my responsibilities are as a driver or anything like that. Meanwhile everyone else is out on the road all day or for a few days, including the other new guy that started with me.

My point is that I am the last person to be utilized. I feel I should be out there learning my job before busy season really kicks in so I can be productive. Or when it does get busy, I will be sitting there with my thumb up my butt.