A newbie with no direction.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by nosleep4bishop, Sep 24, 2016.

  1. nosleep4bishop

    nosleep4bishop Light Load Member

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    Okay, so after speaking with the recruiter of at CE I'm feeling a bit skeptical due to several discrepancies in the stories I have been told by recruiting and it doesn't make sense to me. The day I filled out the application with my intrusted partner, we were told we would be brought in as a otr team at the rate of 50¢pm. And during the interview, we had another gentleman approach us with the terms of becoming a dedicated team with a set route of towo, to three trips a week at 46¢ pm with an average of 6k miles a week and detention pay being set at $15.00 bucks an hour, with $100 bucks a day for layover. Today I called to have those same facts ran by me again so I could make a full decision and low and behold the facts changed. I was told about an hour ago, that the dedicated teams are all being run in more miles and a four cent difference because the company pays more that way because of how they bill the customers.
    Next I was told that my partner and I would be brought in as a experienced team, but during the initial interview, our four cent difference was because our truck would have to be considered training. Also was told that our detention pay was going to be $13.00 instead of $15.00.
    This company is low balling us...
     
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  3. Riffman

    Riffman Light Load Member

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    I've always found doubles to be easier
     
  4. nosleep4bishop

    nosleep4bishop Light Load Member

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    What's your point of view?
     
  5. Riffman

    Riffman Light Load Member

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    On whether or not to get the d/t endorsement? I say get all the endorsements you can. They don't cost that much and at worst it will save you trips to the dmv later. At best, you could get a job you were not otherwise qualified for.
     
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  6. 51.50

    51.50 Heavy Load Member

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    Have them put it in writing and both of you sign it.
     
  7. nosleep4bishop

    nosleep4bishop Light Load Member

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    I see them being pulled, is it really that easy compared to a '53 foot trailer?
     
  8. nosleep4bishop

    nosleep4bishop Light Load Member

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    The guy already tried to change his story up, so it's going to be hard to get that into writing now.
     
  9. 51.50

    51.50 Heavy Load Member

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    If they need a team, they will write/sign it----if not RED FLAG---look elsewhere
     
  10. JRod33

    JRod33 Bobtail Member

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    Hey there!! How r u ?
     
  11. beardedsinner

    beardedsinner Light Load Member

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    Try one of the expedite companies for teaming , if your condriver is experienced , they will often let him train you for a week or two.......Panther , XPO, Fusion, Try Hours , RoadRunner , Bolt .......
     
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