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After training is over, do you get paid while waiting for a truck?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Viking84, Jan 9, 2009.

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  1. Jan 9, 2009 #1
    Viking84

    Viking84 Light Load Member

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    I have applied to several companies, and have several prospects. Many of them are having a particular issue.
    After one has completed his 5-9 weeks of training, some companies do not have a truck readily available, and they have to wait as long as 3-4 weeks before a truck comes available.
    My question is,
    Which companies pay while waiting for a truck, and which ones do not?

    I do not trust the recruiters enough to call the companies to ask them.
     
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  3. Jan 9, 2009 #2
    demingrickjames

    demingrickjames Bobtail Member

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    Depends on the company , I think.

    Your best bet would be to ask this question before signing on with them.
     
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  4. Jan 9, 2009 #3
    wsyrob

    wsyrob Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Depends on the company. Superior Carriers had me do about a month of local work after I was finished with the trainer and went solo. I drove a day cab for the first week then the local driver who was sick came back. I then drove several other drivers trucks over the next 2 weeks while they rebuilt the engine of the truck I now drive. Our trucks are required to be parked at the terminal so there are always a couple here. I never had a break in pay but had I not been working I would have.
     
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  5. Jan 9, 2009 #4
    Hometime

    Hometime Light Load Member

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    Most of the major starter companies will not pay you while you wait to do antything....

    Wait to get your trainer......:biggrin_25512:
    Wait to get your truck...:biggrin_25512:
    Wait to get a load .......:biggrin_25512:
    Wait to get your truck fixed .......:biggrin_25512:
     
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  7. Jan 9, 2009 #5
    He who is called I am

    He who is called I am Medium Load Member

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    No doubt. If you work for one of the bigger companies you should bring extra cash suz you might have to wait awhile. Not to mention there are not a whole lot of trainers availible nowdays.
     
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  8. Jan 9, 2009 #6
    demingrickjames

    demingrickjames Bobtail Member

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    It takes a special kind of person to be a trainer. I tried it and it didn't take long for me to figure out that I didn't like it much.

    The inside of that rolling prison cell is too small for one person.
     
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  9. Jan 11, 2009 #7
    carrot top

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    ask the company. and i don't mean the recruiter. but i have not heard getting paid to wait for ur truck.

    think of it like this after training. u are a driver right ?

    if they are paying u by the mile than guess what ??? no miles = no money
     
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  10. Jan 11, 2009 #8
    RickG

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    I wonder what would happen if somebody waiting for a truck decided to file for unemployment while waiting for a truck . That waiting qualifies . You were hired then put out of work .
     
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  11. Jan 11, 2009 #9
    fx4wannabe

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    I haven't been paid for any waiting and I have done a lot of it. I get strait mileage. No layover, no stop pay nothing. I am making a whopping $260 a week before taxes.
     
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  12. Jan 11, 2009 #10
    d'kota

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    TransAm Truck $350.00 a week to sit and wait for a truck. Husbands been waiting for going on 3 weeks. They pay for your hotel and shuttle you to the shop every week day where you just sit around watch tv, shoot pool and kill time.
     
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