Pro North - Have Questions.

I am looking at retiring after 27 years in the military (MP) and interested in becoming a trucker here in North Bay, ON. I recently emailed 3 local companies (Pro North, Erb and Manitoulin) requesting information on the trucking industry and general questions an uneducated 4 wheeler would want to know. The only response I recieved was from Pro North. They actually made time for me and scheduled a meeting. That is a plus for them...

Now the only complaint I have heard from drivers and a mechanic is the company pays low wages (cents per mile) compaired to the others in the local area, is that true? Can any drivers from North Bay give me there thoughts? Hey, there making time for me to answer questions in person....

Another thing I am wondering about....I was told by the Pro North employee the following, "We do have a training program in place for new drivers which pay $50.00 per day to the new recruit during training, (6 weeks minimum) and requires a promissory/contract note for 18 months service after the training is complete."

I have to sign a contract after thier "recruit training". Does this mean I dont have to spend 7000 of my own money at a local driving school and they will train me themselves? Or do I still have to pay to get my AZ licence? If I pay for a AZ course then what is the contract for? Is the driver turn over bad???

From other threads I have read if a company pays/trains you for your AZ training/course THEN you may be asked to sign an agreement to work for them. This seems fair as they paid for the course/training. What gives? Whats the contract for? Hmmmmm.....my spidey senses are tingling! LOL

I have served four tours overseas (including Afghanistan) and have had so much c*** fed to me sideways over the years I am not too worried about the BS that seems to come with my potential new career choice.

I have learned over the years to take things into perspective. Being gone for 6 weeks is NOTHING like working 18 hour days in Afghanistan for 6 months!

Looking forward to some honest comments. Dont need to sugar coat your answers!

 

What is it about Pro North should make me run?

 

Great thing is my future brother in law works for Erb....I will give him a call. Thanks

 

As I am new to the trucking industry I do want to hear what Pro North has to say. I was told they would answer my questions......came up with 53 of them....LOL. My next post will be on Monday after my meeting.