To whom this may concern:
I have long considered becoming a truck driver but I have been hesitant to do so because of my fears of never making a good living. This is probably due to my family filling my head with junk like you will never be a winner if you drive a truck. However, despite all of their nonsense I am still looking for a good company. Currently, I reside in Brooklyn, NY. I am a 38 year old teacher, and I am trying to find a good trucking company. I have heard many many different views about different companies. However, I am doing my research before I acutally look to trust any ones given opinion because everyone's opinion is different from someone else.
Can anyone give a newbie like myself information as far as any good companies that pay well hire in my area in (Brooklyn, NY). Some people say that you shouldn't be paid less than $0.28 per mile. If you get paid less than this you are being fooled. Having these ideas in mind, I have looked at CR England, Swift, and Schneider National. Cany anyone recommend any companies that offer good benefits, pays well, has opportunities for advancement and provides you with the opportunity for team driving, and driver bonus'.
I have done research on Schneider, Millis, CR England and Swift. I just want to find a good company that will provide me with an opportunity to have a good salary and the chance to make better money in the future. I hope trucking is better than teaching. If anyone can guide me in the right direction I will appreciate it. Thank you for your time and patience.
Sincerely,
John
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Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Johnnb, Jun 6, 2007.
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Well you can start by telling your family that not all truckers are losers.
Now that we got that out of the way; welcome to the site. You need to keep looking for companies. Of all you listed snidey is the best, Stay away from CR!
Swift is not high on my list either. Can't really tell you who to go with. You are not in my neck of the woods, but I can tell you who not to go with. The ones you listed!
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Hello:
I just want you to know that I appreciate any feedback that you can offer me. I do have one question though. As far as Schneider National is concerned. What is better the bulk division or team driving? The company claims that you can make upwards of $75,000 a year as a bulk division driver. I am sure that has to do with years of experience. Also they say that team drivers can make up to $125,000. Now I know that has to do with how many miles you do each week. So do you think they are telling the truth? I see that the benefits are good because they offer a lot of things that my teaching job fails to offer. Its funny how I have a graduate degree and I could only wish to have some of the benefits that truckers get.
Well if you can help me with my questions I will appreciate it. Thank you for your time and patience.
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Hi John,
Its really a shame that we don't pay our teachers more! As far as your trucking questions..I can only tell you about my husband..He drove for 5 years over 9 years ago and loved it..only had to stop because of health concerns..He is healthy now and just completed his training with Millis. Because of the time he was away, he basically had to start over..he had let his CDL lapse so he went to NY dmv..we are in central NY and got the manual and took and passed test for permit. You must have permit to start with Millis and in NY you must pass DOT physical to get permit. He applied to 3 companies, Millis, Central Refrigerated and CR England and was hired by all. He chose Millis because it seemed they had the best feedback on different trucking forums and they have a terminal in Weedsport which is only 20 miles away from us. Besides filling out online application he sent each company a packet of cover letter, resume with work experience going back 10 years, a copy of his DOT card and long form.
He started his training at their school in Ohio and was very pleased, only 3 guys in class and great instructor. He has orientation this week and then out on a truck with his trainer. he has talked to many of the drivers who come into the terminal there and they all seem happy with company and get all the miles they can handle. So all and all he is happy so far with his choice..take care. -
Hello everyone:
Sorry for my delay in my responses. I was supervising construction to my house and I didn't have time to look at my e-mails. Well, after reading everything I have come to the conclusion that I have to do a lot of research to see which company is best for me. I have checked and have registered with them. I also checked out millis transfer as well. I know about them and see that they have a great pay system. However, I am confused about per diem pay and not per diem pay? How does that work? Does make a difference if you decided to choose non perdiem pay? Also what stations are near to me since I live in Brooklyn?
I know if I work for Schneider National, I may end up in Rahway, NJ for the bulk division, that is if I get hired by them. I am just looking for a good company that will provide me with the most miles, professionalism and some home time. I am not married, and I have no children therefore no hang ups and required home time. I have my family though but they understand that making money means working hard when you have to. Also I have other concerns? How safe is it on the open road? I am not talking about driving conditions because I am aware of that? I mean crime? When you park at the stations, do people harass others? I have heard some stories about that because you are alone (if not team driving).
I also want to know where can you go from driving? Are there higher paying jobs when you get more experience. Also can you become a driver trainer, line manager et?
I also have another question? What does it mean by so many cents per mile? If I am getting $0.29 per mile, how does that translate per week in the amount of money you will recieve? How much in taxes does the government take out of taxes from your paycheck? Also what is the maximum salary you can make per year? In other words, I can stay in the classroom and maybe make $37,000 per year for the first 3 years and over time you get pay increases. However, to get more money you need to pay for more education, which sometimes does not pay you enough after you have put in so much time and money to get it. You don't get the money back that you put into recieving a second MA degree.
It is really frustrating. I just want to know if I can make a good salary, which later translates in to having a family and living a normal life. I am also looking to leave NYC because I hear that prices for homes in Penn. for example are much less, and you get a whole lot more for your money. In NYC if you don't have a million or less you are not going to own a home in a decent neighborhood. If I decide to be a trucker I want to do it 100% without reservations and knowing what I need to know before I step into the truck.
I want to know that I can make a good salary, have good job security, have professionalism, and save money towards my retirement.
I am a hard worker but I want to get paid for my hard work. I worked in real estate and found that hustling for other people and not getting paid was a complete nightmare. Teaching is ok however, the system works for the kids not you. Also the pay is not enough to buy a house, and raise a family. Anyway, I don't want to bore anyone. I appreciate all of your feedback. Thanks and have a good week.
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Hello:
I will see if Roehl is hiring in NY? I know that a lot of people are very happy with them. If they don't hire in NY, do you of any other companies? Also what are your thoughts about Schneider National?
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Hi, Central Refrigerated Service has a school in Medina, Ny
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John, let me weigh in and give you some advice, and I hope I'm not too late.
I hope you're still teaching. I know Brooklyn schools are probably pretty lousy, but man, you want to get into trucking to escape that life?
Also, you mentioned something about construction "to" your house. I will assume you own this house and are fixing it up to sell. However, you may be building a house. If THIS is the case, you're setting yourself up to fail, brother. I hope this house you're talking about is paid for in full, because if it isn't, you'd better have a wife with a good income who can cover the mortgage the first year you spend behind the wheel of a rig.
Yeah, I think you need to stay put at your present job if the house isn't paid for or your wife doesn't work or earn that much at her job. If you go into trucking, you will lose the house or be begging relatives to cover the mortgage. This is because your first year's wages alone won't cover a mortgage on a house in New York. I doubt those wages will cover it even after you get five years in, assuming you last that long. Most guys don't, btw.
Sure, those recruiters are gonna whisper those sweet income numbers in your ear, but be wise. Those jobs wouldn't be available if one COULD make as much as they claim. Guys would be falling over each other and maybe even fighting each other for one of those jobs if they were genuine. But those in the know realize what one must give up to make that kind of income, and they aren't willing to take that step. There's no such thing as a twenty-dollar bill on the sidewalk, as someone else has always gotten it by the time you get to it. Same thing with good trucking jobs. I know I've never found any ones, let alone twentys, just lying around. I've found monopoly play money lying around, but what good is that money? Again, the same can be said for trucking jobs. Good ones don't ever fall into your lap, and are actually pretty #### hard to find, while bad ones seem to grow on trees and fall all over you, even rain down on you.
Stay put for now. Don't quit teaching until you know a lot more about the trucking industry. Sounds like you need to do a ton of research.
Good luck.
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