Experience after 6 months

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Kingty9183, Feb 2, 2020.

  1. Kingty9183

    Kingty9183 Light Load Member

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    So I know experience is the key to higher pay. After getting between 6-12 months experience should I ask my employer for a raise or should I start looking for better companies. Also what kind of pay should I be seeking after 1 year?
     
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  3. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    What you should be doing is keeping your self out of all trouble that first year or three. The Industry is stupid in some ways constantly demanding this "Experience" But essentially keeping yourself spotless clean and square out of trouble. Thats all it is. And staying with one employer.

    Don't be bothering them about pay. They will just dismiss you and replace you with a cheaper driver at less pay and more money for them.
     
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  4. G13Tomcat

    G13Tomcat Road Train Member

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    At my company, we have a pay scale / raise sheet. After 1 year clean and all good, 2cpm raise. AND a week paid vacay. YMMV....but I bet it's in the paperwork somewhere, or just request it.

    Best to you, man. Stay safe.
     
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  5. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

    HillbillyDeluxeTruck Road Train Member

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    Worry about getting your cdl and getting a job 1st.
     
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  6. Chinatown

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    Some companies have automatic pay raises, with no upper limit.
    Here's one, but there's plenty more:
    Home - Tribe Transportation
    www.tribetrans.com
    Guaranteed Raises
    We have a guaranteed pay raise scale, empowering you to feel secure in your ability to work with one company for a number of years successfully.
     
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  7. G13Tomcat

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  8. Puppage

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    That’s my boy!!!! LOL
     
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  9. Puppage

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    Chiefs or 49’s?
     
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  10. Kingty9183

    Kingty9183 Light Load Member

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    Chiefs all day
     
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  11. Puppage

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    Rock on, man!!
     
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