Conway Truckload; A Very Low Paying Job

See Double Yellow's latest thread in the O/O forum.

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...ny-driver-independent-thread.html#post4311938

 

Here's 24 of my checks BEFORE taxes w Con-Way TL.
1. 461.72
2. 718.81
3. 625.10
4. 480.81
5. 179.20
6. 395.84
7. 805.16
8. 521.90
9. 1063.91
10. 277.11
11. 500.21
12. 421.10
13. 928.83
14. 353.14
15. 655.98
16. 144.33
17. 897.41
18. 644.72
19. 826.01
20. 609.09
21. 592.63
22. 1340.80
23. 534.24
24. 498.13

 

I've made roughly $14300 in 7 months. Some weeks not numbered here I made $0 due to being broken down that week and unable to send in paperwork until the next pay period. Basically the larger checks are after my breakdowns. If it keeps going this way I will have made maybe $27k BEFORE taxes when I hit 1 year

 

A truck driver should be making far more than a retail clerk or a retail shift supervisor working for a major retail chain.
HOLY MOSES!!

I work for a major retail chain as a retail clerk.

The pay scale for a retail clerk ranges from $7.25 an hour to $10.50 an hour.
The pay scale for a shift leader working for the same company ranges from $11.00 an hour to $14.00 an hour.

$7.25 an hour X 40 hours = $290 a week. $290 a week X 52 weeks = $15,080 a year.

$10.50 an hour X 40 hours = $420 a week. $420 a week X 52 weeks = $21,840 a year.

$11.00 an hour X 40 hours = $440 a week. $440 a week X 52 weeks = $22,880 a year.

$14.00 an hour X 40 hours = $560 a week. $560 a week X 52 weeks = $29,120 a year.

NOTE:
During holiday seasons one can earn extra money putting in overtime. Other times, throughout the year, retail clerks and shift leaders do not always get 40 hours a week. I have also received extra hours and overtime, in the past, by working other peoples shifts when they were either on vacation or they have called in sick.

God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!

 

You must be at least getting the bills paid otherwise you wouldn't still be there i'd imagine.As long as you can keep your head above water try and stick it out till you reach the 1 yr mark then look for something better.

 

UMMM,well thanks for the math lesson I guess,if I ever lose my calculator or my brain,l'll give you a shout out to help me add up my hours & figure out my pay..

 

What is there really more to know? A dude a few posts up listed his last 24 weeks of paychecks. And they were ####. I'd look elsewhere for employment.

unloader

 

A few days ago I called Conway Truckload to have some questions answered. As one already knows, it has been bought out by XPO Logistics.

The recruiter that I spoke to mentioned that the average driver averages 120,000 miles a year, which comes out to 10,000 miles a month. The recruiter also mentioned that it is consistent year round work working for Conway Truckload.

God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!

Shown below is information that was e-mailed to me.

Thank you for your interest in joining the team. I wanted to follow up with you to give you the information you need to make this decision, if at any time you have additional questions please let me know.

We are offering free training for those that qualify. We have several schools that we are currently working with in Oklahoma and Missouri. All of your housing, meals and transportation to Missouri will be provided. This program will be 100% free with a 12 month contract your only out of pocket expenses will be your licensing fees and DOT physical. Without our assistance the program is $3,245-$3,350. Classes start every week and we have 15 slots reserved which will be filled on a first come first serve basis. Based off of the availability of the classes/schools it will be at your recruiters discretion on what school you will be placed in. You will need to obtain your CDL permit in the State you reside in. Some States require that you have a DOT physical before obtaining your CDL permit. If that is the case, you will need to get that as well.

Step 1. Obtain your Class A permit in your state. You will need to go to your local Department of Motor Vehicles to get the book to study for the written portion of the test, in most states this will consist of your General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination. Important information: If you take the portions at separate times please make sure that you have all portions combined by your DMV, in most states this is automatic but some states it is not and could result in restrictions on your license that will keep you from being able to test in Missouri for your license. Some states require you to have a DOT physical and will require you to turn in a copy of the physical in order to drive outside of your state. You must make sure that your license will be “Non-Excepted Interstate” or “Interstate”, your recruiter does not know every states requirements on licensing so it is your responsibility to make sure you are in compliance with your state. If your state has no requirements for the DOT physical we can issue your physical when you arrive for school. If you have a DOT physical we must have a copy of this for compliance purposes.

Step 2. Apply and call your recruiter http://true2blue.com/student-drivers/ If you do not have internet access please call your recruiter and we will be able to do a phone application. At this point we will add you to the schedule for the start date of your choice, please give us about 2 weeks lead time for us to get you into the class you choose.

Step 3. You will be arriving the Thursday before your class starts so that we can do your DOT physical (even if you already have one) and your drug screen which is hair follicle and urine. You must have enough hair to give a sample which is ¼ inch length. They can take from your head, arms, legs, armpit or chest.

At this time we are hiring for over the road in almost every state and we offer regional in the following areas: NE, WI, IN, OH, KY, IL, MI, MO, KS, OK, AR, TX, LA and MS. We have no local or dedicated runs available, however if something comes available while you are with us you have the opportunity to move into one of those positions.

To submit your application please click on the link and Apply Now http://true2blue.com/student-drivers/

Reference Information: www.topdriverboards.com www.truckersreport.com www.true2blue.com

Who We Are

· CFI was established in 1951 and acquired by Con-way Inc in 2007.

· CFI started with one truck and two trailers and has grown into a leading carrier with over 2,600 tractors and over 8,000 trailers.

· We pride ourselves on our safety first environment. We give our drivers the power to make the safety call without worrying about being reprimanded. No load is worth your life or the life of others.

What We Do

· Long haul, dry van carrier

· Regional positions available in the Midsouth and Midwest

· Irregular route, about 90% no touch freight, 60% drop and hook

The Con-way Experience- What sets us apart from other companies

· Paid on dispatched miles, no waiting for paperwork to be processed.

· No forced routing, we send a suggested route but you are the captain of your ship

· We genuinely care about our drivers, you are not a number. We want to give you the best tools available and the support you need to be successful.

· Our turnover rate is half of the industry standard because of our passionate driver focus

· You never lose your days off with us, you earn a day at home for every 7 out and if you don’t take them you keep them. You also have the freedom to take your days off anywhere within our hiring area.

· We respect your time off, we have an 8 day highlight policy to have you home or en route.

Our pay scale is as follows:

Students 7,500 miles minimum with finisher - $0.26 per mile then upgrade to company truck and earn $0.31.

60,000 miles - $.33 per mile

90,000 miles - $.35 per mile

120,000 miles - $.38 per mile

Team pay starts at $.46 per mile

Owner Operators - $.95 plus current fuel surcharge

.03cpm for Hazmat Loads .05cpm for the Northeastern States

.01-.04cpm Safety Bonus Quarterly .015cpm Productivity Bonus Annually

Solo Drivers Weekly Average Miles: 2300-2500

Regional Drivers Weekly Average Miles: 1800-2200

Team Drivers Weekly Average Mileage: 5000

FAQ’s

Orientation and Training

· Must hire students within 30 days of graduation

· Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 over 12 months

· Orientation is 4 days in Joplin, MO. Bus transportation, hotel and daily lunch provided, $100 for successful completion of orientation

· When you are on the road with your trainer it is one on one solo driving, your trainer is awake and in the passenger seat coaching.

· Pay by the mile during training, no lump sums. Because of this you will earn on average an additional $200 a week during your training compared to other companies.

· Trainers must have at least 1 year safe over the road experience

· Men train with men and women train with women

· Must complete 7,500-10,000 miles with your trainer

Pay and Benefits

· Training pay .26cpm with finisher

· .31cpm at upgrade

· 60,000 miles .33cpm

· 90.000 miles .35cpm

· 120,000 miles .38cpm

· .03cpm Hazmat Bonus

· .05cpm N.E. Bonus

· .01-.04cpm Safety Bonus Quarterly

· .015 Productivity Bonus Annually

· .03cpm Productivity Bonus Annually after 1 Million Miles

· Pay increases up to .44cpm

· Participation in the Military Apprenticeship Program- up to $1,035 a month for qualified veterans for the first year

· Paid Weekly, Direct Deposit

· Practical Route Miles

· Driver Referral Program

· Free Rider Program for anyone over 12 years old

· Pet Program 1 dog or cat per person in the truck, $500 non-refundable pet fee

· Group Medical through Cigna, Vision, Dental, 401k and Free Life Insurance Policy

· Paid Vacation after 1 year

· 6 Paid Holidays $60 a day

· Guaranteed Christmas Day home

Equipment and Services

· Free XM Radio, GPS, Power Inverters, E-Logs, PrePass for Tolls

· 65mph Governed

· 24 Hour Road Service

· Well Maintained, Newer Model Equipment

· Dispatched Home in Your Truck

· Home Terminal in Joplin Features: Full Service Maintenance, Inspection Bay, Tractor, Trailer, Body and Tire Shops, Parts Department and Wash Bay.

· Terminal Services: Local Dispatch, On-Site Personnel, Drivers Lounges, Private Bunk Rooms, Showers, Laundry Facilities, Fueling, Exercise Facilities, Company ATM, Safety Training Opportunities, Wi-Fi Hot Spots

· Drop Yard Locations: El Paso TX, Atlanta GA, Columbus OH, Kansas City MO, Calexico CA, Lawrenceville GA, Nogales AZ, Otay Mesa CA, Pocahontas IL, Pharr TX.

· Idleair available at Laredo Terminal

· Service Ring Awards after 1 year, Driver of the Month, Driver of the Year

· Driver Career Choice Program after 1 Year

· Destination Ownership- Lease Purchase Program

There are certain criteria that you must meet in order to qualify for employment. Please check the rejection reasons below to see if any of them apply to you. If any of the reasons apply, you can still call me and I can tell you what you need to do to qualify for Con-way Truckload at a later date.

Rejection Reasons:

Discharged from last over the road position for safety reasons

More than 3 preventable accidents/incidents or 3 moving violations in the last 3 years. (No more than a combination of 5 in the last 3 years.)

Felony or Misdemeanor convictions are reviewed on a case by case basis

No over the road experience in the last 5 years. (If you currently hold a Class A CDL and have not just completed a truck driving school.)

DWI/DUI/BAC or any drug related charges- in the last 5 years.

To take the next step please call me at your earliest convenience at 800-641-4748 Ext. 5558. I look forward to working with you. I am in the office 8:00am to 5:00pm central standard time.

Trent McMain
Recruiter Specialist

Con-way Truckload
4701 E 32nd Street
Joplin, MO 64804
Office 800-641-4748 Ext 5558 | Fax 417-659-5059
www.con-way.com/truckload

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