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kevinm Light Load Member   Last Seen: 3 Days Ago 08.42 PM Member Since: Apr 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Trucker? 0-1 Year Age: 30 Posts: 76 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked: 0 Times

bad recruiter? I just got off the phone with a recruiter from Driver solutions. Seemed the only way to get in touch with them was to fill out an application. Was real quick to get me off the phone, didn't even take time to answer my questions. Makes me wonder. He said something about USA Truck... anyone hear of them and if so are they ok to work for? .35/mile after one year he said. Kevin

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panhandlepat Hours Of Service Slave   Last Seen: 1 Minute Ago 06.39 PM Member Since: Jan 2007 Location: FL. Panhandle Trucker? 2 Years Age: 35 Posts: 1,771 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 759 Thanked: 198 Times

Quote: Originally Posted by kevinm I just got off the phone with a recruiter from Driver solutions. Seemed the only way to get in touch with them was to fill out an application. Was real quick to get me off the phone, didn't even take time to answer my questions. Makes me wonder. He said something about USA Truck... anyone hear of them and if so are they ok to work for? .35/mile after one year he said. Kevin i'm with USA now just finished my year and got an increase to .36 i wonder, have they lowered it or did that recruiter not know what they were talking about? BTW i went through D.S. too, USA wouldn't be a bad choice for you to start at living in memphis. we have a terminal across the river in W. memphis and run alot of freight across 40 and 55 __________________ tip for new truckers: to err is human, to forgive is not D.O.T. policy. "i've been working all week, and i'm tired and i dont wanna sleep and i wanna have fun... it's time for a good time!!!!" alan jackson

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kevinm Light Load Member   Last Seen: 3 Days Ago 08.42 PM Member Since: Apr 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Trucker? 0-1 Year Age: 30 Posts: 76 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked: 0 Times

I may have misunderstood him to he was talking a mile a second lol Did you go to Arkansas State in Newport for the training? When did you start getting paychecks (and how much if you don't mind me asking)? My situation is I'm 100% broke and got only about 100 dollars to my name. The recruiter said something about they give you 200 dollars when you get there but that sounds fishy. Kevin

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panhandlepat Hours Of Service Slave   Last Seen: 1 Minute Ago 06.39 PM Member Since: Jan 2007 Location: FL. Panhandle Trucker? 2 Years Age: 35 Posts: 1,771 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 759 Thanked: 198 Times

Quote: Originally Posted by kevinm I may have misunderstood him to he was talking a mile a second lol Did you go to Arkansas State in Newport for the training? When did you start getting paychecks (and how much if you don't mind me asking)? My situation is I'm 100% broke and got only about 100 dollars to my name. The recruiter said something about they give you 200 dollars when you get there but that sounds fishy. Kevin yes i did, that is a really good school! there are posts from myself and others about it here use the search to find them, here is mine [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link. the first week out with trainer, it was 350 per week last year, but i heard it went to 400 (may have went back down if they cut back they 1st yr pay too?) you get the 200 in increments throughout the 3 week school. 1st 50 when you get permit ETC. __________________ tip for new truckers: to err is human, to forgive is not D.O.T. policy. "i've been working all week, and i'm tired and i dont wanna sleep and i wanna have fun... it's time for a good time!!!!" alan jackson

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Lone Ranger Bobtail Member   Last Seen: 1 Week Ago 10.12 AM Member Since: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Trucker? 25 Years Age: 46 Posts: 48 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked: 7 Times

FYI It is illegal for any recruiter from any school to promise you a job to any company after you graduate. They may be in a hiring agreement for a company and can refer you to that company, but if you hear the words "you will go to work for Blah Blah Company after you graduate" then get away from that school. The only time that is legal is if Blah Blah Company trains you, with a contract that states you will work for them after training. If the recruiter promises you a job after graduation, he is lying. Period. This advice is just that... for your information. We now return you to your previous topic.

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kevinm Light Load Member   Last Seen: 3 Days Ago 08.42 PM Member Since: Apr 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Trucker? 0-1 Year Age: 30 Posts: 76 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked: 0 Times

No promises were made. Just with the short phone conversation he said I "shouldn't" have a problem getting prehired by PAM or USA Truck. I will prob get prehires from both just to be on safe side. Even then there is no guarantee and I fully understand that from reading on the forum. I appreciate you looking out for me tho... Kevin Quote: Originally Posted by Lone Ranger FYI It is illegal for any recruiter from any school to promise you a job to any company after you graduate. They may be in a hiring agreement for a company and can refer you to that company, but if you hear the words "you will go to work for Blah Blah Company after you graduate" then get away from that school. The only time that is legal is if Blah Blah Company trains you, with a contract that states you will work for them after training. If the recruiter promises you a job after graduation, he is lying. Period. This advice is just that... for your information. We now return you to your previous topic.

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panhandlepat Hours Of Service Slave   Last Seen: 1 Minute Ago 06.39 PM Member Since: Jan 2007 Location: FL. Panhandle Trucker? 2 Years Age: 35 Posts: 1,771 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 759 Thanked: 198 Times

i would go with USA for the simple fact of PAM is all automatics __________________ tip for new truckers: to err is human, to forgive is not D.O.T. policy. "i've been working all week, and i'm tired and i dont wanna sleep and i wanna have fun... it's time for a good time!!!!" alan jackson

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kevinm Light Load Member   Last Seen: 3 Days Ago 08.42 PM Member Since: Apr 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Trucker? 0-1 Year Age: 30 Posts: 76 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked: 0 Times

Quote: Originally Posted by panhandlepat yes i did, that is a really good school! there are posts from myself and others about it here use the search to find them, here is mine [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link. Thanks for sharing that... Quote: the first week out with trainer, it was 350 per week last year, but i heard it went to 400 (may have went back down if they cut back they 1st yr pay too?) you get the 200 in increments throughout the 3 week school. 1st 50 when you get permit ETC. Yes I double checked and they did lower it. 350/wk pre tax after I get my cdl and start training with USA Truck (from what I understand). Then when I'm solo is when the .27 kicks in. I'm still going to wait till I get my tax refund before I dive in. Do they provide any meals at all??

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kevinm Light Load Member   Last Seen: 3 Days Ago 08.42 PM Member Since: Apr 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Trucker? 0-1 Year Age: 30 Posts: 76 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked: 0 Times

Quote: Originally Posted by panhandlepat i would go with USA for the simple fact of PAM is all automatics I did not realize that. Great point. I don't think it would be easy to get another job with 1yr OTR and NO STICK..lol

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panhandlepat Hours Of Service Slave   Last Seen: 1 Minute Ago 06.39 PM Member Since: Jan 2007 Location: FL. Panhandle Trucker? 2 Years Age: 35 Posts: 1,771 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 759 Thanked: 198 Times

Quote: Originally Posted by kevinm Thanks for sharing that... Yes I double checked and they did lower it. 350/wk pre tax after I get my cdl and start training with USA Truck (from what I understand). Then when I'm solo is when the .27 kicks in. I'm still going to wait till I get my tax refund before I dive in. Do they provide any meals at all?? that is exactly what i did. paid car payment etc up a few mo in advance and had cash to take with me. you are planning ahead and that is a very good thing, there is enough stress already without having to worry about bills at home and having money for food while you are there! Quote: I did not realize that. Great point. I don't think it would be easy to get another job with 1yr OTR and NO STICK..lol EXACTLY!! __________________ tip for new truckers: to err is human, to forgive is not D.O.T. policy. "i've been working all week, and i'm tired and i dont wanna sleep and i wanna have fun... it's time for a good time!!!!" alan jackson

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