Training Pay / Training Companies

• Have recent verifiable driving experience or completion of qualified truck school
• Have a valid class "A" CDL
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Pass a DOT physical, or provide your own that has been completed in last six months
• Pass drug screen
• Have a stable verifiable work history
• Have an acceptable driving record
• No DWI/DUI convictions in the last five years
• No drug convictions in the last five years
• No felony convictions in the last five years
• No careless or reckless convictions in the last five years

 

Thank you very much for this thread, it has been extremely helpful!!!!!

 

Anyone have any updates/new companies/corrections to make? This is a very informative thread as long as it's kept current.

 

Thanks, but I agree any new info would help us out more. Thanks in advance

 

Tmc is still correct except its .30cpm or 23%, not .26cpm

 

Company: Maverick Transportation Flatbed Division
CDL TRAINING: I do not think so (if someone knows better about this, correct this) but has training for each division to the best of my knowledge
Training Costs/Expenses: personal expenses
RECENT GRADUATES: Experience nice but not essential
Length of CDL training: N/A
Permit before training?: Must have CDL and graduate from school before training. (I think this is true)
Pay or advances through CDL training: N/A
Length of finishing/mentor training: Minimum of 21 days if do not have experience for the division you are joining
Pay through finishing/mentor training: $450/week paid through orientation and training
Home Time during Training: Depends on where your trainer lives, Maverick tries to route you and/or your trainer home every weekend
Starting pay: .33/mile, .36/mile @ 3 mo., .42/mile @ 6 mo. (for flatbed division if a total rookie) - otherwise .40 - .42 cpm with .01 cpm raise at 1 year and 2 years
Approximate time to solo: Depends on YOUR skills - minimum of 21 days.
Evaluation Rating/Comment/Opinion:

Pay and Benefits

• Starting pay $.40-$.42 per mile depending on division
• $.01/mile raise at 1 year & 2 years
• $500 Orientation Pay
• Earn up to $.065 per mile Fuel Bonus
• $500 Sign-On Bonus
• $500 Driver Referral Bonus
• Tarp pay
• Detention pay
• Weekend Guarantee Pay
• Paid PrePass and Tolls
• Per diem Pay Option
• Paid flatbed training available
• Paid Vacation
• Long haul & regional runs available
• Newest & safest equipment on the road
• Passenger Authorization program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health/Dental Insurance & Rx card
• Paid Life Insurance Policy

Requirements

You must be at least 23 years old. Your hiring area, driving record, job stability, and job references must match up with Maverick's requirements and will be evaluated when you apply with us.
Experience is nice but not essential. We offer flatbed training. During training, we will teach you the proper securement techniques required of a flatbed driver. Our extended training program is available to those without flatbed experience or to those who might need extra flatbed training.