TMC
Discussion in 'TMC' started by Duckie, Aug 5, 2006.
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I like for the most part what I've read here on TMC. I may join them one day myself.
Except for one thing. Apparently your percentage rate, if you chose to be paid that way, is subject to fluctuations. They raise it and lower it month to month. I don't like that at all. -
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terry, sounds like you know how it goes at TMC. Im going to orientation the 31st or the 7th, what things should i look out for, what should I avoid during training and OTR, etc. Im new to being a trucker, have spent the last 10 yrs of my life in retail and decided now is the time to switch. Any pointers or tips are greatly appreciated.
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I'll give you one bit off advice when you get your trainer - he is a truck driver. he is NOT 1) your father, 2) your boss, 3) your commanding officer. also, you're not his slave. he should NOT be in the sleeper snoozing while you're driving. he can NOT train you if he's asleep. this isn't TMC specific obviously.
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Thanks chief for the heads up on the trainers. I have read thru many posts on here bout trainers running like a team getting 4500+ miles to the truck while the new recruit is getting paid his $300 - $500 for the week of busting his ### OTR. I dont expect this from TMC, but will be aware of the possibility.
So am I to understand that I could be getting 32% one month and then for no reason at all get cut back to 23% the next?? That seems like a company who pays by the hour cutting your hourly rate from say $20/hr to $15 and you not know this till pay day. If anybody could shed some light on this, that would be great. -
Other than your 1st month as a inexperienced driver your percentage will be no less than 27% unless you body temperature drops below 98.6 degrees. An experienced driver will start at 27% -
A few things are outside of your control, such as what loads you are given, break downs and weather. Even then you can make sure you deliver on time and early when possible and make sure you get empty early so you have a better chance of getting a good load for that day. You can keep you out of route as low as possible by trip planning. Progressively shift, use cruise control and manage your speed to increase your fuel mileage and keep your truck clean. -
I would think that your OOR would be low since you spend 2 days a week rubbing on that shiney pete!
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