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2 year contract for rookies normal??

Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by GuitarDude, Sep 9, 2020.

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  1. Sep 9, 2020 #1
    GuitarDude

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    So I'm planning on getting my AZ & paying for it out of my own pocket. I was talking to Bison & the recruiter told me they sign on newly licensed drivers for two years because they have to go through their 13 week training program. (Fulltime OTR) One of the reasons I want to pay for my AZ is so I'm not bound to a company right out of the gate & have more job options. Is this 2 year contract normal for most companies??
     
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  3. Sep 9, 2020 #2
    Weekend Warrior

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    It's normal if that company puts you through the course to get the license in the first place, but seems a bit odd for them to want a contract if you get the license yourself.......
     
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  4. Sep 9, 2020 #3
    GuitarDude

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    Right?? That's what I was thinking. Also they said newbies only get OTR. No local or regional. I called them mainly to ask about their 7on 7off which is appealing but apparently they won't give that to rookies.

     
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  5. Sep 9, 2020 #4
    Weekend Warrior

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    Welcome to the pain that is called 'inexperience'....lol; lots of things are different when looking for work as a rookie.
     
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  7. Sep 9, 2020 #5
    scott180

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    You paid for your license yourself and they want a contract? F that. What kind of crap company needs a contract to keep employees. One year contracts are common if the company provided training to get your license but not if you got it yourself. Run from this fast.
     
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  8. Sep 9, 2020 #6
    upnorthwpg

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    Run from bison.
     
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  9. Sep 10, 2020 #7
    '88K100

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    Never heard of signing a contract to be employee. No doubt contract does not benefit employee in any way, shape or form. What’s your location, maybe someone can steer you the right direction
     
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    Phantom Trucker

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  11. Sep 10, 2020 #9
    TorontoTacos

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    Don't do it. Imagine being stuck to a 2 year contract if you hate the job after a few months......
    Imagine being sued too if you break the contract and don't pay them back the amount specifcied in the contract o_O
     
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  12. Sep 10, 2020 #10
    GuitarDude

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    My thoughts exactly!

     
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