Expediter talked me out of it...

This is interesting. Saw an add for an expediter. They have tractor trailers. But the add was for straight truck. The straight truck has one of those big condo's on it. I had to call...
I have 7 years straight truck experience. Going through CDL school for upgrade to A. Graduate Dec. 20th.

This expediter talked me out of it. Told me I should go through school and get the A. But then, the one years experience is kinda part of the schooling. Need to get that after school. Then I can do whatever I want. Even with him. If I wanted to move up to tractor trailer after working there. They couldn't do it due to no experience. They don't train. So get the schooling and experience. Then... we can talk.

It is interesting. Says his drivers only work 4 to 5 days a week. Make 1k to 1.2k a week. They get 40% of the load. So they spend 2 to 3 days waiting around in a part of the country where they expect to get something.

 

I'm not sure. The extension was for Safety/Recruiting.

One thing I didn't put in the OP. The truck they have available right now is a team truck. I'd need a team mate.
He did admit their 96" condo doesn't have a toilet/shower. It adds too much weight. But it's got lotsa room! Plenty of room to freak out while the other person is driving. hehe

 

Nov. 6th ..... and I got Jury Duty this month.... I is a good boy. unemployment makes it tough.

 

I already have six contingent job offers.

 

I hope I don't have any problem with a ten speed. I've only been driving a 13 speed for the last seven years.
When I started in B. Guy had me go up a 15% grade. Just told me it's a hill. If I lose it, he'll jump over and take control. Started bogging down from max rpm's. I dropped it two gears. It fell right in. Went the rest of the way up the hill. I asked him: Was that ok? He broke into laughter and said: That's just how you're supposed to do it. ... I had only driven a regular car or PU standard before that. Never a real truck. And it was over 20 years earlier last time I did. Now how could somebody lose the ability to operate a standard transmission? It's like riding a bike. Once you do it. You always remember.
I guess some just have to post negativity?