New Student Seeking Recommendations of Good Companies

Driver, BEWARE! Check out the thread here: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...tmc-transportation-inc-des-moines-ia-104.html

TMC is experiencing problems, again. Definitely a noobie company . . . but you might want to reconsider.

 

I am a newbie myself. I am starting class at sage in NC. on monday june 1st. I would like to say I have been on here and really been doing my homework, I think that I have picked one of the best schools around and already have been applying for jobs. I would like to think of myself is in your position, I believe that I have already been excepted to roehl trucking. I am really excited and ready to learn a new career. Good luck and happy trucking

 

spindale??

 

Probably better off checking the company website...

I forget what you're paid during CDL instruction, but if I recall candun has a CDL, yes? During the bulk of the training it's $600 per week guaranteed as long as you're available for dispatch, or 12 cpm for 5000 miles (that's in a team training environment) and over - whichever is greater. Can frequently happen. Upgrade to A-seat (solo) starts at 30 cpm with a raise to 34 cpm fairly quickly - at 80,000 miles if I recall correctly. That doesn't include the fuel bonus. It's fairly easy to wind up grossing 40k at Prime the first year as a company driver.

 

They don't do the "indentured servitude" deal the way say Stevens Transport does. Training costs are forgiven after one year of service - $1750 cost to you after 6 mos. Doesn't concern you anyway.

That being said, I got my CDL at Sage Technical in Henderson, CO, started with Prime as an unexperienced CDL holder - what they call a C-seat. Gross first full year driving solo (going the per diem route for taxes) was $47k. With what I'm showing for a decrease in miles (I'm a company driver, and would definitely not recommend doing a lease deal with anyone until the economy recovers!) this year over last, $40k is not unreasonable, assuming you have a good work ethic.

 

Candun,

You are getting good info from everyone else so far. Really.

I completely understand your personal position. However, seeking the Holy Grail of the trucking industry at this time is fruitless. You only want to work for a company that will respect you as an employee and treat you right. You do your work well and expect some consideration in return.

Those days are basically gone!!