Do you have advice for an Elder newbie ?

Just passed the DOT physical and drug screen and will begin training on April fools day...LoL

This may split the thread but I heard some very encouraging news from the school's placement officer. She related the following:

1. That the school gets new grads hired at a rate of 90% or better. She said it would be higher except that many students are in the military and cannot go to work upon graduation because of their enlistments.

2. That most of the hires they find are local jobs with decent starting salaries.

3. That she never has to call employers because they all call her constantly looking for drivers.

4. That the old myth of needing to go OTR for 6 months or better isn't true in today's market. Companies are dying for drivers and they are almost guaranteed work out of school.

If I hadn't already paid for the school and signed on the dotted line I'd have thought this to be just blue sky BS. However, I spoke to one student and he was hired even before finishing his course. He will be hauling heavy loads of 100k lbs or more, home every day, 600/wk to start, .46cpm after 240 days.

Anyone want to comment on the above ?

In case I forgot to say it I really appreciate everyone here that has taken the time to share their wisdom and advice. You guys are the best !

 

Errrr....thanks ! But I think my bad writing didn't make things clear, my friend. I was speaking of another student (besides myself) with one month of 'experience' getting hired *before* he has graduated from my school. They signed him on at the above pay with zero experience in the real world.

However, it's really nice to know that you guys (you and WitchingHour) think that's bad pay !

 

I think they are comparing it with the drop n' hook loads. Personally, I'd love flatbed---pay is better and you get to exercise and stay in shape !

Are there any flatbed companies in Washington state you'd recommend?

 

Fantastic ! Thanks.