Are there ANY..... ANY Carriers out there at all that are good to their employees?

Dang, I am sorry to hear that.

 

Your problem is going to be experience. At your experience level you really are limited to the megacarriers. Now it doesn't mean its impossible to get hired by a small outfit but your likelihood is not that great unless you already know somebody that works there who can vouch for you. If you want to stay over the road then you will end up just switching to another large outfit. Even with those you need a few more months under your belt. I'd say at least 6 months verifiable OTR experience. Some advertise less to take you but likely you will end up going right back through their training program. I'm assuming you already are working for a mega carrier. The big ones are not all bad, sometimes you just get into a rut. Before you think of quitting so soon, try varying things up a little. Ask to switch fleets or dispatchers. Often times, a different manager makes all the difference. You could also ask to stay out longer. Many drivers take a while to figure out that wanting to go home every weekend or every 2 weeks, rarely equates to high mileage weeks. Its just not enough time to move you around before routing you back home. You could also try volunteering for things. If you don't have Hazmat and your carrier runs it, volunteer to get your endorsements. Volunteer for things nobody wants like driver unloads. You can make a good impression by doing that.

On the other hand, if you don't want to stay OTR, you could look at LTL jobs. ABF hires those that don't have a lot of experience. I believe R&L does also. However, with LTL companies you will work the docks and touch a lot of freight so I don't know if thats something you are cool with or not. Food service jobs like US Foods, Sygma, and such also hire new drivers but once again its very labor intensive.

Don't give up. If you can handle the lifestyle, a better paycheck is ahead of you down the road!

 

A lot of people just take it.
..other realistic options include not working period or working somethin dead end.

 

Great advice from chemsoldier1....It will pay for you in the long run if you sort of "bite the bullet" now , get your 1 years exp. in then start looking around. Like chemsoldier1 said , LTL is good place for good pay and home time, also the food service industry is great...I worked in it for over 30 years and recently retired...hard work , yep sure is but you'll only work on the average 16 to 20 days a month..less than that once you gain some seniority with an outfit like the one I was with (GSF). Money is great too on average better than 60 k a year more if you take the longer trips , great health ins. and retirement benefits too. I know it may be hard to do , but if you can hang on til you get at least a year in you'll find many doors will be open to you just be sure to keep your nose clean and stay accident free...Good Luck.

 

you aren't gunna make big bucks or have great treatment from big starter companies,newbies are a dime a dozen,this industry can be brutal especially if looked at as a job,it's a career some get lucky find good money and happiness right out of school most don't.yes there are companies that care,pay good,believe in home time,but to many newbies Will get them.gotta pay your dues,there was reason you left home unless you thought this was a big money profession.

 

double post...

 

Ok let me think which makes my head hurt!! I am a big rig operator making $500 per week or i could work in a factory for $12 per hour with overtime pay so that would be 480 for straight week add 30 hours overtime 480 that would be 960 per week and home at nite or I could be on the road for 168 hours and make 500 what would you do?

 

you will always find bad things about companies,hard work pays off. the secret to success in the trucking industry is easy,don't whine,or be late,or complain. do be on time ,courteous,professional in both attire and attitude,paperwork done on time,safe,compliant,thorough.

 

suck it up for a year and go somewhere else that pays better. That's how it works. Trucking is not the savior many make it out to be, requires dedication. 4 months? I'd be scared if you even parked next to me.