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Old 03-04-2007, 09:48 PM
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Anybody have any info on Batesville Casket/Hillenbrand Industries, pay scale, work enviroment, equipment, any info would be helpful. THANKS
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Old 03-04-2007, 11:30 PM
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Don't know too much about them, other than what I've seen in my area.

They pull doubles here, and run Freightliner Columbia's.
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Old 03-04-2007, 11:50 PM
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I've seen their trucks (mostly wobble wagons) on the highways down here in Texas; other than that, I really do not know anything else about them.

I do know that hauling caskets, and for that matter, the funeral business as a whole is, for the most part, a dead industry.

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Old 03-04-2007, 11:59 PM
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I read an article about them a few years ago. Supposedly, it is a high claim job, and a logistics nightmare. The trailers are specially equipped to hold the caskets, and many times they have to dig into the trailer to get a single one out. They do backhauls, and supposedly it is a challenge, because of the logistics equipment in the trailers (it does not break down).
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Old 03-05-2007, 02:58 AM
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Anybody have any info on Batesville Casket/Hillenbrand Industries, pay scale, work enviroment, equipment, any info would be helpful. THANKS
Title OTR Driver
Job Status Full Time
City Allentown
State PA
Position Summary Batesville Casket Company is seeking OTR Drivers for full time employment for their Allentown, PA location.
Job Requirements and Qualifications

* CDL Class A Commercial Driver's License with Doubles/HAZMAT Endorsement
* 3 years OTR experience
* Clean MVR
* Excellent safety record
* Must be 23 years of age or older


http://www.batesvillecareers.com/bat...D3757AF848A279

Why you need hazmat I dont know.
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Why you need hazmat I dont know.
Because they haul stuff in their trailers other than caskets.
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I do know that hauling caskets, and for that matter, the funeral business as a whole is, for the most part, a dead industry.
Was this supposed to to funny ????
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I do know that hauling caskets, and for that matter, the funeral business as a whole is, for the most part, a dead industry.
Was this supposed to to funny ????
Yes
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Beware that Batesville frowns on their drivers having any stiff drinks while working. :shock:
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I do know that hauling caskets, and for that matter, the funeral business as a whole is, for the most part, a dead industry.
I hear the deadhead miles are a killer.
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