1st Question:
I know most of these are borderline rackets, but I am curious. If you had zero money, maybe enough to pay a cheap fee here or there..could you get started with anyone? In other words, is there any company out there that will training you for your cdl with nothing out of pocket? I understand you have to pay it back out of your checks when you get going but most I have seen still want you to put something down.
2nd question:
Do any of these actually include a place to stay while you train, rolled up in the cost? Or do you still have to pay for that too or live in your car for the next 3 weeks?
3rd Question:
How do most trucking companies handle you being sick? Like say you get the flu and its coming out both ends and you are days away from home..how or what do you normally do?
4th Question:
Similar to the 3rd but more dreadful..how do they handle a death in the family? My dad is sick and frankly would be surprised if he's with us 2 years from now. How do most companies handle getting you home?
Some questions. CDL companies, lodging, sick, and death.
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TNVol0001, Oct 22, 2010.
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I can answer 1 and 2 There are lots of driver mills out there that make you sign you life away for a period of time. The Shortest I found is CRST, They own you for 8 months after you get your CDL.
#2 I know CRST does. Well it's a bed in a room with two other people. -
Training pay at Prime is actually very good for this industry - a lot of drivers don't make as much per week in their first year. They advance you some money while you're getting your CDL - you aren't an employee until after you get your ticket. The advances are taken out of your checks after employment at $25 per week. I believe this to be correct, but after you get your CDL you're paid $500 per week before taxes. After the first month it jumps to $600 for miles below 5000, or 12-cpm for all miles - whichever is greater, and of course, the taxman still gets his bite. You must be available for dispatch (not sitting at home with your honey) in order to be paid.
Make sure you do your research on training companies before you jump. There are some real bad ones out there.
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