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Anyone ever heard of this? Armored tractor trailers?
Brink’s U.S., a division of Brink’s, Incorporated, is the premiere provider of armored car transportation, ATM servicing, currency and coin processing and other value added services to financial institutions, retailers and other commercial and government entities. The company has a proud history of providing growth and advancement opportunities for its employees. We have a challenging opportunity for an Armored Car OTR Driver/Guard. The OTR Driver/Guard position is responsible for the safe driving/control of the Brink’s armored vehicle (tractor-trailer) while en route to various customer pick up and delivery locations.
Skills/Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications Include:
· Minimum of 21 years of age
· Willing to work in an armed environment and able to qualify for a firearm permit
· Able to pass a D.O.T. physical examination/drug screen
· Excellent driving history
· Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
· A Current Class-A D.O.T. Commercial Driver’s License
· Solid work history and credit record
· History of working collaboratively with others
· Strong ethics and integrity
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Yes I have, they used to deliver my OTR paychecks.
Brinks is not generous when it comes to wages surprisingly.
That job isn't really OTR,more like a regional operation,out and back same day.
I'll venture it's hourly pay and probably not more than $10.00.
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What do they have, a federal fiream license to be able to carry in all states? I just checked out their site. It sounds like something cool to do for awhile but there isnt anything close to me.

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armored tractor trailer ?? i wonder how they do in the scales, it has got to be very heavy when empty

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Brinks Tractor Trailer Service
Looks to be OTR armored trucks with armed security. They appear to haul alot more than just money since they haul loads up to 40k. It does say armed.
Probably a good job that pays well but I wouldn't count on stopping very often. I doubt you'l get to leaisurly drive a truck.
I want to ride "Shotgun".
If you have the credentials it would probably be alot better OTR job than most.

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Western Dist. out of Colorado also has an armored fleet. DOE runs a fleet too, but now we are talking a whole new ball game.

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I worked for a armored car service.. They were terrible..
First off as a employee of the company you are just a glorified security guard..
You posess NO arresting powers..
Your ONLY reason to use deadly force is for SELF DEFENCE..ONLY!
If you shoot someone.. I seriously doubt the company is going to stand behind you.. You had better purchase another additional $1million dollar liability insurance policy on yourself in addition to whatever they insure you for.
The load is insured, if someone wants the load they are suppose to let them have it.. If you are in the cab of a armored car, you cannot claim self defence..Therefor you CANNOT shoot to "protect the load" (You are safe inside the truck) Your partner is "on his own" outside the truck, you were not allowed to shoot outside the truck via the gun ports. In a hostage situation.. you are to "drive away" therefor diffusing the situation..
I am military / law enforcement, and saw some flaws in this logic.. So needless to say I didn't last very long.. The hours stank, I had to buy all my own duty gear,ammo, & vest, ...ect. all for $8.50 an hour ! Wow! what a deal.. The trucks were ice boxes in the winter, and ovens in the summer. The companies only cared about their bottom line.. You ran as hard as you could every day to finish your route, so taking "precautions" were not easy to include in your day to day workschedule.. time did not allow this.. I was acused of "making people nervous" ... because I took precautions others did not ..(Excuse me but I am going to be going home tonight... they were not interested in their employees best interest, only their customers appearance)!
Brinks, Loomis, Wells Fargo... they are all the same.... It "looks" like a responcible high dollar job but in reality it is the opposite....
The drop out wanna be cops are armored drivers.. Thats my opinion anyhow.. I'd never do it again..
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I use to think all security comanies paid crap wages. A friend of mine who owns a very nice home in Boulder Co. works for a security company. The same company who has guards in many Gov. buildings. The majority of them make a crap living slightly above minimum wage. He's different. The last I talked to him about money he grossed 80K that year. He's an ex military cop who had no other training when he got his security job. But he's specialized and works at a Nuclear disarming plant. His expertise is "sniper". Spends most of his day palying video games in a 4x4 company truck sitting on a hill. Thats when he's not jogging and working out in the gym while on duty being paid.
I doubt Brink’s U.S pay's the same wages for OTR drivers. Not all jobs are the same. Like working for Schneider or Roadway. Some jobs pay alot better for the same type of work.

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I have to respond to this. I drove for Brinks for two years and was treated very well. Yes, the pay for local drivers start at about $11.00 per hour but the equipment was maintained very well and you worked anywhere from 48 to 55 hours in a 5 day week with always two days, in a row , off.
The trucks are what they are, armored vehicles, not luxury trucks. Yes, they could get warm in the summer and a little cool in the winter but the ac and heat always worked.
In regards to personel equipment, Brinks furnished everything. 5 shirts, 5 pants, jackets, caps, all leather gear including .38 revolvers or .40 cal semi-automatic plus 870 Winchester pumps. You could buy a vest if you wanted but that was up to you. They also paid for commissioning and all fees related to you carryinng a weapon while on duty.
At the branch I worked we had an armored tractor and a 34 foor trailer that I and 4 other class A drivers drove at different times. Most trucks were 200 series so class c people can handle it. This branch had 5 trucks with air brakes so all cdl holders were assigned these.
As far as otr with Brinks, they run about 20 to 25 tractor-trailers out of their Salt Lake base and it is all team operation.
Poster Gonzo must have worked for a 3rd rate company to be so bitter. And thats my opinion.

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Back in the late 70s I had a shop in Fontana, Ca. Brinks would bring their 18 wheeler in about 8PM and two extra guards. I would have myself and 2 mechanics to work all nite on the truck and trailer. I would take the drivers to a motel and the rest of the nite we had to stay in the shop.
They had 3 men on each truck. They drove, slept and guarded on an 8 hour shift. They did not have to comply with the scales. They did cross them.
I don't know what they paid the guards or the drivers, but I do know they paid me real well.I will buy coffee at the TA or Petro

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Do you get a federal marshall with that job, whose only duty is to stop DOT from harassing you with silly things like scales?

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For the right amount of money you can get almost anything you want. Including permits to bypass scales.
Three people in a truck? Seems there would be an odd schedule going on. Sounds like you would be working a 16 hour shift. All 3 drivers would have to rotate from Driver/Guard/Bunk etc..

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Yes, Brinks trucks do cross the scales but do not have to comply with weight issues, except for the 18 wheelers. When I worked for them, one driver from our branch, who was assigned to drive the tractor-trailer did get a overweight ticket, which Brinks paid.

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what did an empty armored tractor trailer way ? what happens if DOT (highway patrol ) stops the truck for a random roadside inspection like they do here in Nevada ? the driver isn't allowed to open the door at anytime i thought. suppose it was an imposter with a police uniform and a look alike police vehicle ?

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The only question I have about this thread is the one about how a thread on Brinks pops up on here, and suddenly a brand new member pops up as well,who uses their name as part of his login, who happened to have worked there and is supportive of the company and able to refute any potential criticism. Seems kind of interesting to me, when you look at it that way.As long as the paperwork's clean, you boys can do whatever you want to out on the road" Mad Max ...1979