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Training, on duty status, and minimum wage.

Discussion in 'Trucker Legal Advice' started by VolunteerTrucker, Oct 7, 2015.

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  1. Oct 7, 2015 #1
    VolunteerTrucker

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    Hello,

    I'm with an OTR trainer. I've only gotten about 2800 miles in three weeks at .18 cents a mile. That means that I am only getting about 150 dollars every check, however while I'm sitting in the passenger seat and my trainer is driving, I have to be logged on duty status. Doesn't on duty status mean I'm working? I know when I was a server that if someone didn't make minimum wage for hours worked from tips the company had to pay them whatever they lacked below minimum wage. My question is, why doesn't this apply to trucking companies? If on duty means I am working, shouldn't I have to be paid at least minimum wage for the hours I have been on duty? Sorry for the poor grammar, I typed this on my phone ( While my trainer is driving of course)
     
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  3. Oct 7, 2015 #2
    DUNE-T

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    What company are you working for?
     
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  4. Oct 7, 2015 #3
    Chinatown

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    Time to jump ship. They can bill you for the training and you can pay it when you can; don't worry about it for now.
     
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  5. Oct 7, 2015 #4
    VolunteerTrucker

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    What scares me is that I have a sketchy work history, and I have signed a contract with Celadon. I would love to work for Schneider, but IDK if they would hire me.
     
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  7. Oct 7, 2015 #5
    Chinatown

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    Try Waggoners Trucking Company. They pay .50 cpm for solo and .67 cpm for teams. Need hazmat endorsement and passport.
    You can, in good faith, leave Celadon, and repay the debt for training later.
    Submit some applications and see what happens; might get some good job offers.

    Does "Volunteer" mean you live in Tennessee?
     
    Chinatown, Oct 7, 2015
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  8. Oct 7, 2015 #6
    VolunteerTrucker

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    Haha yessir it does.
     
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  9. Oct 7, 2015 #7
    Chinatown

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    That's where I'm from, but not too long ago "immigrated" to Las Vegas/Henderson.

    Submit some online applications:
    Freymiller
    Abilene Motor Express
    Tyson Foods
    Dynamic Transit-recently started hiring new CDL grads
    Navajo Express - terminal & orientation in Jackson,TN
     
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  10. Oct 7, 2015 #8
    VolunteerTrucker

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    How hard is it to get on with Schneider if you have a shotty work history? Also, are you a Vols fan?
     
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  11. Oct 7, 2015 #9
    Chinatown

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    I don't know Schneider policy on shoddy work history. I would only work in their tanker division. Other than tankers, you can do better pay wise at other companies.
    I'm not a sports fan. The only game that looks interesting in rugby. Regular football looks like a bunch of Michelin tire guys with all that padding.
     
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  12. Oct 9, 2015 #10
    buzzarddriver

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    Just so you know, OTR trucking is EXEMPT from overtime AND Minimum wage laws at the federal level.
     
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