Alright, first lemme explain what I mean by decent... I was going to go to G&P trucking; they'd let anyone ride with me as long as I cleared it with dispatch (I feel that this is a must for me in a company) and home 2/4 weekends...
That being said I was pre-hired by them and then had all my drug test and such done and gave me location and such for orientation (paid orientation)... Long story shot (and yes, this is the short version) on the day I was going down to SC I got stuck in a traffic jam, sitting there minding my own business look in my rear view and see a GMC van closing in very fast on my 85 Fiero, did everything I could in the time frame to avoid getting rammed but he hit me going 80 MPH... I spend that night and the next day in the hospital (yes, I informed the company why I missed orientation and never checked into the hotel).
The lady in recruiting said to keep in touch and their still interested in me; and I did, but a few weeks later she stopped returning my calls. I finally got fed up and emailed the man over her head, only to get an email back stating that the offer for my orientation and training had been retracted... Its a gray area since I was driving to orientation and not yet paid on if I was actually considered an employee or not, which is something for the lawyer to worry about. (however, just letting you know how this company plays new drivers)
Now that the doctors have cleared me for work (2 months after I got my CDL) and insurance finally gave me money for a car I find myself looking for a company somewhat like that, close to Wilkes NC or within 200-300 miles - home times not that important to me, but insurance and a good rider policy is what makes me happy
Looking for a decent company
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by jagojay, Jun 30, 2011.