((Great Pay))!!!

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Intothesunset, May 9, 2019.

  1. Intothesunset

    Intothesunset Road Train Member

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    I love looking at job posts.
    And you are reading the benefits for drivers. They claim great pay yet it's not specified on the add. Or if you are on the carrier website and searching it is never expressed what the great pay is.
    Than you call them and find out 43 cents per mile is considered great pay for experienced driver over 2 years driving.

    Also I do wish all carrier websites showed hiring are map.
    And map of lanes that can be expected to drive most often.
     
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  3. PE_T

    PE_T Road Train Member

    Last time I was searching for jobs I learned to not rely much on the job description. The most reliable information is speaking to actual drivers of the company. If it’s a local job, find a driver in the city you plan to work in. The same local company can vary from state to state and possibly from city to city.
     
  4. Ronman105

    Ronman105 Light Load Member

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    And they not only claim great pay but also claim to have the highest pay scale in the industry. All of them need to do a google search before claiming that bs.
     
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  5. pmdriver

    pmdriver Road Train Member

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    Someone at one time made that highest pay they advertised, many do not.
     
  6. TheMofo

    TheMofo Bobtail Member

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    When you talk to the recruiters ask them to send you a contract.

    Tell them you won't consider their company unless they send you an actual contact to read first and tell them you will only sign that particular contract and nothing else after their orientation.

    Make sure it has pay, benefits, deductions, everything in. If they refuse to provide a contract just walk away.

    If they are honest and really want to employ you it will not be an issue to them.
     
  7. Intothesunset

    Intothesunset Road Train Member

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    I've never heard of a (contract) for a W2 driver to ask for. But a good idea.

    On second thought I am not very much of a desirable driver.
    I started before the ELD mandate.
    I do not need an automatic transmission.
    I do not like dish TV.
    I sleep on, on ramps.
    I'd rather sleep in a broke down truck than a Hotel.
     
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  8. PE_T

    PE_T Road Train Member

    Those dish TVs never really caught on. By the way, the youngsters weren’t really into that. We don’t watch TV! Dish TV was for the folks who didn’t want to let go of the past. I don’t remember the last time I watched any sort of TV. It’s all about Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Hulu,...
     
  9. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    If the pay or benefit is awesome, they would mention it often.
     
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  10. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    Here is another way of finding a job...

    ...instead of looking at job postings, get on Google Maps, zoom in (or out) in your general home area, then type the search term "trucking company". Boom! You have a list and icons on the map and can start doing your research. You can see ratings and comments, web sites, phone numbers, satellite view, street view, etc.

    Start making phone calls. Start going in person to apply and/or drop off your resume.

    This is how I got my latest job, with a company that has never advertised or listed a job opening. Applications are in person only, be prepared to fill out the application and take a drive test and drug test the same day, IF they have an opening.

    Many a veteran forum member has said the best companies don't advertise. You need to find them and start dialing for dollars and knocking on doors.
     
  11. Intothesunset

    Intothesunset Road Train Member

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    The trucking companies seem to not show on Google maps since the most recent update.
    I have done this before.
     
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