Need some advice

Egads...so there is literally a waiting list of 15 (or more) people ahead of you in line for a trainer?

If that's the case then I'd say take your chances elsewhere and hope they don't come after you for the remaining balance of the school. Otherwise, it sounds like you may be waiting awhile....a long while.....

On a side note, how long are you supposed to be with a trainer?

 

Decided to break this up from my previous post....

A cell phone bill isn't bad, but you'd be surprised how much money you spend as a new driver. The more experienced guys have figured things out and they know how to live cheap, either with inverters and appliances in the truck (if allowed by the company) along with other money saving tricks, but new drivers aren't always going to have hotel coffee pots, mini-fridges, etc. when they first start and that means you'll be eating out a lot unless you stock up on sandwich making materials and eat cold Pop-Tarts. Tolls, scale tickets, showers / laundry at truck stops, food / drinks, maps, electronic goodies, etc. are all items you'll spend money on. Companies will normally reimburse you for tolls and stuff, but it comes out of your pocket initially.

 

You're at least ahead of the game on food which is one of the big areas new drivers blow money on. Subway, Burger King, Iron Skillet....whatever happens to be inside the truck stop they're fueling at is what they eat and before you know it, they blow through their pay in 3 days. lol

Joking aside, if the company can't give you even a rough idea of where you are "in line" then either you need to push them for more info or seriously look elsewhere since that gives you a little insight as to how well they'll communicate with you as an actual driver. We've given you some advice, but ultimately, you're at the helm. Just keep in mind that a lot of "new driver friendly" carriers have screwing the new guys down to a science in a variety of ways.

 

I would ask them if they are going to intend to get you a mentor or not and have them reply in writing, seeing that there is no real excuse for it with 600 trucks or what ever the number is. I would also tell them that if they are employing you as a driver, then assign you a truck so you canproduce revenue and collect a paycheck. There is no law or regulations that can prevent you from going on the road because you have already been trained to drive and earned that cdl.

Maybe reading the contract and looking for a conditional clause that would release you from the obligation to pay. As mentioned maybe getting a lawyer and considering it a breech of contract or maybe depending on the state could be construed as illegal employment practices that trap you into waiting.

 

Clue #2.

Wonder why they never gave you one....didn't want you to be able to read it?
The contract you signed is legally binding, whatever BS they spew verbally isn't.

 

And there it is! All the way to post #10 before someone suggesting starting legal action. Did you see the cost of school? A lawyer, of which none will take this case, will be that cost just to review!

Mikeeee