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New guy with central refrigerated. Nervous/excited? Advice guidance please

Discussion in 'Central Refrigerated' started by Jeepyj95, Apr 16, 2012.

  1. Apr 16, 2012 #1
    Jeepyj95

    Jeepyj95 Bobtail Member

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    I have a CDL, but no experience. I start with refresher courses then training. I have read mixed reviews which is kind of expected. I would like to know some up to date info. Are refresher courses going to cost me money ( with exceptions for food )? Is it really going to be 4 weeks away one week home or each week you work is one day off? On the website it says starting pay is $35,000 first year is that the truth? How long is refresher/training. How long before they force you too lease a truck I would greatly appreciate some feed back. I don't know whether I should be excited or nervous

    P.S.
    Honestly who wants to be
    Lied too before even officially
    Being hired
     
    Jeepyj95, Apr 16, 2012
    Jeepyj95, Apr 16, 2012
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  3. Apr 17, 2012 #2
    Squirel

    Squirel Crusty Critter

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    Congrads!!! Hope you keep us posted on your adventures with the company :D
     
    Squirel, Apr 17, 2012
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  4. Apr 17, 2012 #3
    SHOJim

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    My suggestion would be find a local truck stop and ask a driver. Drivers are pretty honest about their experiences and advice.
     
    SHOJim, Apr 17, 2012
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  5. May 1, 2012 #4
    doored88

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    i am starting in 2 weeks i have a cdl also no exp. tell me what happen
     
    doored88, May 1, 2012
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  7. May 13, 2012 #5
    DrivinDave

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    I've been with Central for almost 2 years now, so im going from memory on the classes. I went in w/o a cdl so mine cost me for the "school" and getting my cdl but since I had prior military in the end it didn't cost me anything. I believe the school will end up costing you but they take $57 and change out every week for the first year. My first year I brought home around 27k. They have recently changed the pay scale so can't really say now what is possible. The home time is 1 day off for every week out unless you are o/o.
     
    DrivinDave, May 13, 2012
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