ANOTHER GIANT CARRIER QUESTION?

We can't answer that question if you don't say what carrier it is. What's the big deal that you want to keep it a secret. ........like we don't know.....

 

Best get that deal in writing!!!
And before orientation... lol

Good Luck,
MD

 

I was in a somewhat similar situation when I started with my current company. You are thinking, sounds too good to be true, right? Speaking from experience, I can say that if they are offering you this position, when there are likely a number of higher seniority drivers who should be qualified for it, then it could mean one of two things. They are either b.s.-ing you, or they really like you and feel you are more qualified than the rest of the guys. You have a good amount of experience, enough to show that you know what you are doing, yet you are new enough that you likely still have a good clean record and a good attitude. So chances are pretty good that they just really like you. Best thing you can do is get everything they say in writing. Talk to some of their drivers to see what they have to say, and check their CSA score. A good or bad CSA score says a lot about a company's honesty and integrity. It's always a tough choice starting with any company. Good luck!

 

He's talking about jb ####. You could in theory make 60k doing dcs but know that whoever they underbid, you're ripping yourself off because it's originally a 70k job

 

JB punt? JB grunt? JB {best not type that one}

If they are willing to actually put you in that position why wouldn't they put it in writing...

They put pre hire letters in writing...
Same thing... Just more specific...

And whether they just like you better than everyone else or if they are just blowing smoke up your skirt... Their response will be telling.

From "verbal miscommunications" to "written commitment" ... Identify which it is.

 

Any job I have had I received a commitment from the next employer before I gave two weeks notice to my former employer.

College Students get an Acceptance Letter prior to signing a lease on an apartment.

College Atheletes get a Commitment Letter prior to deciding which college program to attend.

We at times have to sign an estimate, or at least they have it in writing, prior to any services being completed.

Heck, even McDonalds get their money before they drop the next batch of fries. (Ok, maybe not)

What in the world makes trucking and truckers any different???

They count on drivers not having a formal written commitment from the company so that they can play fast and loose with YOUR LIFE!

I am very content with where I am... If someone wants to give me a "better job" you can bet dollars to doughnuts I expect it in writing prior to leaving my current employer.

I have more to say but that would be placing the blame on other drivers for putting themselves in such a situation and that is not the direction I wish to go.

Stay Safe,
MD

 

You are so right! But you also have to look at supply and demand (drivers that is). My current DCS gig was the same way. I was still in orientation when I found out that I received a .02 cpm before I even pulled a load. They are slow to warm up to the idea of spending money on drivers but they will eventually.