Orientation for glass

Discussion in 'Maverick' started by ironrod, Nov 1, 2013.

  1. ironrod

    ironrod Bobtail Member

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    I've been waiting 4 weeks now to get into orientation. I finished CDL school October 2 and had a per hire for maverick at that time. How many glass trainers does Maverick have? What is the normal wait time to get into orientation? I'm beginning to get discouraged waiting for orientation. I've had TMC, Melton, and McElroy call me many times to come work for them. I had per hires from them as we'll. Am I making a mistake waiting on Maverick?
     
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  3. buno1982

    buno1982 Light Load Member

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    cant say cause never worked for them but melton is a good company i worked for them only reason not their anymore is i moved out of the contenent
     
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  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Yes, go with Melton.
     
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    luvtotruck Road Train Member

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    Guys, I just want you all to know something about Chinatown, Because I have a little extra time on my hands I see the many many post that he puts up(no I'm not stalking you:biggrin_25512:), I just want to say his post are ALWAYS very helpful, I think we need to give him a Thank You, He is Good, He has been at this a long time!)Profile says 30 years), He always gives good advise no matter what the question is, He should be Thanked much more then he is!

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  6. CaptainX3

    CaptainX3 Road Train Member

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    4 weeks is not unusual when waiting for orientation for glass, it's a smaller division with less trainers.

    If you got an invitation to orientation from Maverick, you beat out some pretty high odds. And Maverick starts out really high for glass on the pay scale - .40 for students, and you'll be at about .46 within a year.

    Good luck on your choice, but Maverick is worth every minute of waiting. I can't imagine being treated better anywhere else.
     
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  7. jxu417

    jxu417 Road Train Member

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    I think that if you wait, you will be SO GLAD with yourself for sticking it out. It takes awhile-especially for glass division- but there are good reasons why that is. I could not believe how good the company was when I got the chance to go to NLR Orientation. Been here 2 years (flatbed).
     
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  8. ironrod

    ironrod Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the responses. I'm going to continue to wait for a trainer to come available at Maverick. They were my first choice and from what I've read I'm making the best choice.
     
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  9. jxu417

    jxu417 Road Train Member

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    you will be very happy you did. Hang in there, its worth it.
     
  10. Blind Dog

    Blind Dog Heavy Load Member

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    Alright, alright. #1- ya need to get used to waiting if your gonna be in the trucking industry. #2- starting pay, for glass, is .40, at 3 months it jumps to .43, at 6 months it jumps to .48! You won't find ANY other trucking company with those wages! Period! #3- I think it shows POOR TASTE for drivers of other carriers to say other companies are better than Maverick, on a Maverick page! Just my opinion friend. If you wanna jump to some other company because of the waiting period, well, that's YOUR mistake to make. I have worked for a different carrier before Maverick. It doesn't compare to what Maverick has to offer. Use this time to READ THE POSTS ON THIS THREAD!! its a good way of "doing your research" on this company.
     
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