On a hot day in early July, we ran into Jimmie coming out of the air-conditioned driver’s lounge in McDonough, GA. We struck up a conversation and learned that Jimmie was in town to pick up a 14-foot-wide section of a bridge. He had to wait for the load a couple of days, but he didn’t mind because he really appreciates the drivers lounge and hanging out getting to catch up with people. “It’s comfortable here” he says,”and there’s good company. I like that I can cook my own meals and not have to eat restaurant food.” It’s true – the lounge has a kitchen, a little living room area with a TV and showers. Jimmie’s from New Orleans and likes to use the lounge to cook jambalaya, gumbo and dirty rice while he’s here enjoying the “good company”.
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Bennett is excited to have four new drivers as part of the family. We welcome, from left, Nathan Shepherd, Hillsboro, PA; Charles Ruszczyk, Philadephia, PA; Bill Garner, Dallas, TX; and U.S. Army Veteran Ray Himes from Clayton, NC
Bob & Sandy Rogers drive as a team for Bennett Motor Express’s Government Services division. Watch this video as they share some experiences on driving as a team, some of the highlights of their career, what made them choose Bennett and why they would recommend Bennett to other team drivers.
We’ve got eight new drivers this week from all over the country and even two van drivers who are related! – Hert Eilders and his uncle Paul Eilders. Bennett welcomes, from left, Vietnam veteran Michael Goodfellow, Maricopa, AZ, who served in the U.S. Marines; Mark Griffith, Lake Placid, FL; Tyrone Hale, Carriere, MS; David Sibley, Hammonds, LA; John Gallardo, Gregory, TX; Paul Eilders, Spartanburg, SC, with his nephew Hert in the back row, and James Estevez, son of driver Ricardo Estevez, Lancaster, CA.
Five new drivers joined Bennett this week! We are proud to share that two of them are Veterans. Rodney Brown, bottom left, U.S. Air Force, and Michael Goodman, U.S. Marines, were presented with decals during driver orientation. Joining the veterans, bottom, right, were veteran driver Marvin Blandin, far left, who spent 24 years with the U.S. Army, and recruiter David Prater, also retired from the Air Force. BME CEO David Lowry was able to get away and have lunch with the new drivers on Tuesday. “You guys are what keeps our lights burning,” he told them. Bennett welcomes, top photo from left: Jeffery Bunjevac from Evans, GA; Rodney Brown from Fort Garland, CO; Anthony Jackson from Milledgeville, GA; Anthony Ball from Millbrook, AL, and Michael Goodman from Raymondville, MO, with his ride-along girlfriend Elizabeth Carrier. #truckers
Yes. Trucking is a relationship business. Some owner operators have worked for years servicing their customers and wish to continue that relationship while changing the carrier they lease to. Our recruiting and agent development teams work with you to build a mutually agreeable situation to continue to service your customers.
Yes. Bennett has a long track record of bringing on large fleets. Whether you have two or two hundred trucks, our team mobilizes to onboard your drivers and equipment efficiently. We do it all at once so that your team can be productive and happy within their new world of the Bennett Family. Contact recruiting today to find out if your business aligns well with Bennett Motor Express so that we can grow together for success.
No. Leasing on to a new carrier is a mutual investment of time and money. We invest in quality training materials, orientation sessions and food while you are here with us. We take the time to go through your equipment and qualifications, and provide all of the information that you need to be successful. It is your responsibility to get to one of our orientation centers. In return, we do our best to get you loaded as fast as possible after orientation is complete.
Orientation is scheduled for 2 1/2 to 3 days depending on your paperwork and situation. Owner operators can shorten this timeframe by getting all paperwork submitted and approved in advance. Please stay in touch with your recruiter and qualifications team throughout the process so that we can get you on the road quickly and safely.
Yes. Many drivers do choose to bring someone along with them. Bennett’s policies allow for no more than one additional passenger who must be 12+ years old. This option is available by purchasing a $20 / riders insurance policy.