15% to train

Training or not 15 is not even close. And you have to still pay your taxes. And insurance. And workers comp...dont do it. You will regret it. Find a company willing to pay 25-30 percent depending on the trailer. Any less and all your money goes into taxes and medical. Unless..... .80/mi-1.00/mi per car. If you use them for the training like they are using you to move cars make sure you dont sign a contract that binds you to more than a very short contract then move on, but any decent company will pay you right. Just my opinion.

 

If they refuse to take you as an employee.... Then how will their training benefit you when someone calls to verify your training?

If you came to me and said you had 6 mths training from XYZ Auto Hauler, I am going to have to make a call to XYZ and verify your employement and that you do know what you are doing. When I call they are going to tell me you have never been employed there. Now I will figuire you for a lier and will not hire you, even tho' you may know what you are doing.

Keep looking till you find someone willing to really hire you and let you learn. So what are you looking for??

 

centurion,usal,wagooners,united road is a few companies paid for training you also c.a.r. transport but the best in my opinion is usal also hensen &adkins paid training good luck

 

When you are first starting out its not hard to damage a vhehicle.....find out if you have to pay for damages during training.

 

If you have to pay for damage during training then you are not receiving appropriate training. BAIL and go elsewhere. If they say they are keeping a security deposit from your training pay for damages ... or whatever, then bail before they can start those inevitable deductions. Because they WILL. If there is damage during training, then the trainer, supervisor, or company should be covering it ..... NOT the trainee !!

 

There are not many carhaulers who offer training. When I first looked at this post and the 15%, I considered it too low. Then I thought that it is more like running team. As a trainee, you will likely be with a trainer and splitting the percentage. If the company is getting decent rates, then it might still work for you and move you into a new segment of the industry. It is very easy to scratch or damage a car while loading or unloading. Most carhaulers pay 25% for experienced drivers. It would not hurt to check with other companies, but you are in training and most likely working with another driver who is training you. I would ask about rates and see if it is something that you can live with on the money. At 15% and good rates, you may do OK until you get out of training. You will probably do as well or better than a new driver pulling a box around. The idea is to learn a new segment of the industry. You need to do what you feel is best in your situation. Many carhaulers do pay drivers on a 1099. They expect them to be responsible enough to pay their own taxes. It isn't the fault of the carrier if you don't pay your taxes.

 

If taxes were the only issue then there'd be no problems.

I too said 15% was low but from the sounds of your other posts it might be what you got to do until you get thru training. What's the pay like after training? My training pay was low but now it's much much higher.

 

That's more like it that's pretty much the going average for percentage drivers

 

Once you gain some experience you should be earning in the $55,000-80,000/year. I have known some company drivers who earn over $120,000 hauling cars. It takes time to learn how to stage your load and to properly secure each vehicle. You will have one strap or chain for each tire. That can wear you out in the heat. I have seen some carhaulers only use a single chain to secure a vehicle. With cars, you don't ever want to cut corners when it comes to securing the load and safety. NEVER get in a hurry when you are securing your load.