Maverick trainer question

Ok so I'm in truck driving school right now and I had pretty much decided that I was going to go with Maverick until one of my instructors told me something that worries me a little bit. Apparently one of his recent students went to Maverick did the whole orientation and has now been waiting at home for like 3 weeks for a trainer to become available. So he's just sitting at home falling behind on his bills.

Everything I've heard about Maverick has been positive and they sound like a great company. This just worries me a bit because I wouldn't want to be in a situation where I'm falling into debt waiting on a trainer to become available. Does this seem pretty common for them or am I worrying to much. Any info would be appreciated.

I'm also hired for the glass division if it makes any difference.

 

Yeah Maverick is still my top choice for flatbed, I need to get my passport before they will schedule me for orientation though. Was just a little concerned is all. I wonder if they could just go ahead and set me up with a trainer before I went to orientation if I told em I'll just go straight from orientation to on the road ? Can't hurt to ask j guess lol.

 

How you like it so far ?

 

Does deadhead get paid the same as loaded ? I'm sure it says somewhere but figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.

 

Well I went and applied for my passport, and I got my cdl. All I have to do now is finish the school next week then I guess I'm good