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Discussion in 'Seek Employment' started by dkrams, Oct 30, 2012.

Are company drivers payed a fair wage?

Poll closed Nov 6, 2012.

  1. More than fair

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  2. Fair

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  3. No where close to fair

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  4. Who cares, at least I have a job

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  1. Oct 30, 2012 #1
    dkrams

    dkrams New Member

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    Hello Drivers,
    My name is Mark and I am looking to obtain my CDL. After doing tons of research, it seems as though company-sponsored schools are waste of time and money. I know of a couple of people that got their start in trucking by someone giving them a chance and that's what I am asking for, a chance.
    I am not asking for a free ride, I am looking real world training from an O/O that is willing to teach me the ins and outs of being a Professional Driver.

    So here is how I think it might work.

    What I get:
    Pre-trip
    Air Brakes
    Starting and Stopping
    Changing Gears
    Hook and Drop
    Backing Trailer Straight Line and Docks
    Parallel Parking
    Scales
    Logs
    Axel Locations (where to place based on load)
    .15 - .18 per mile ($150 - $180 per 1000 miles) until able to take test

    What O/O Gets
    Someone to drive so you keep moving more than 11 hrs per day
    Someone to talk to
    Someone to do the dirty work i.e. putting on tire chains, washing cab, removing trash…
    Satisfaction of properly training a new driver
     
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  3. Oct 30, 2012 #2
    IceCreator

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    The o/o wont be able to drive more until you get your own cdl. Good luck with this endeavor. Try a community college
     
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  4. Oct 30, 2012 #3
    dkrams

    dkrams New Member

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    Is this true if I have my permit?
     
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  5. Oct 30, 2012 #4
    CondoCruiser

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    Sure he can drive. He would have to drive first then watch you drive. He has to justify his hours in the passenger seat equal to your driving hours. He can't be in the sleeper while you're driving. Then you both would have to take a 10 hour break together.

    Your problem is you'll still have to go with a company that accepts new drivers and they require training at an accredited school.

    You might get lucky with a local job like a dump truck or maybe CocaCola. OTR it would probably have to be an OO with a couple trucks if he can get his insurance company to accept you. I think Watkins-Shepherd accepts driver with zero experience.
     
    CondoCruiser, Oct 30, 2012
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