Why do companies cater so much to new drivers?

They’re like young girls. Easy to impress and moldable. They get them drunk on potential pay and a big truck, then get them to swoon with visions of the open highway. Next thing you know they’re pregnant with a mentally challenged DM as a child and the realization they’re broke. The smart ones keep their head down and move on to a company for adults or get their own truck.

 

Because those not familiar with the INDUSTRY Scams are easy targets for these low life companies...

 

I am sorry but if a company did that to me I would be looking for another job. I understand good drivers are hard to come by and you have to do some stuff for them(hell we were all new at some point) but I don’t agree with babying them and handing them everything. They don’t learn that way.

 

As was mentioned above, new drivers are easy targets. Companies can usually get at least a year of cheap labor out of a new driver before the driver figures out they're being shafted and quits.

I fell for it once, and I can now see why companies cater to them. Even with 100% turnover each year, companies save millions in salary hiring new recruits for much less than seasoned drivers. They work the Hell out of them with lousy loads the seasoned drivers don't want, then throw them away like a piece of garbage. I read it on here every day.

 

Here’s the thing.... why do you care so much? Why do you feel so angry about this “burger flipper”? The way you worded it, drips with resentment.

You should just focus on yourself. Don’t be angry or jealous with others, it doesn’t affect you. When they decided to give the sterling truck to you that you weren’t happy about, then chat with your boss. If you don’t leave satisfied, then quit. There’s no reason for others to have control of your emotions or happiness.

As for hiring bad drivers and trying to keep them, I heard years ago in like 2008 that large companies like Werner were given massive government funds if they hired enough new employees to help the unemployment crisis. Don’t know the specifics or if it’s true or to what extent, but it might be a reason. That, or maybe this kid is a relative.

 

HAHAHAHA. This is awesome.

 

companies I've driven for give the crappy truck to the new guy.

If it still has fenders after awhile ,they may move up.

 

Yep, #### trucks go to newbies. Ive been there, and totaled a few myself. That's why they are #### trucks. No tears from the Owner to see them sent to salvage. (One in particular with a burned out engine...that was a day to remember. What a totally screwed up fiasco.)

 

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