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Finished training and apprenticeship, waiting for truck

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by rolldice25, Aug 16, 2022.

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  1. Aug 16, 2022 #1
    rolldice25

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    i signed on with a big mega, and finished the last steps (final tests, mentoring phase) and have been told they dont have a truck for me right now and theyll call me when they do.

    Anyone been through this? How long should it take? I texted the account manager and havent heard back yet.

    I also heard they should pay me a daily rate while I wait for it. Is there aomething I need to do in order to get that?
     
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  3. Aug 16, 2022 #2
    Terlingua

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    It might be helpful to know which mega you're talking about in case someone has some specific info, but in general, I have not heard of any of them paying a daily rate before you get a truck assignment. I think that would be unusual. If it wasn't in writing in your original offer letter, I think it's unlikely you'll get it.

    I know trucks can be in short supply right now, but I'd say if a week goes by and you haven't been assigned one, you should definitely be escalating the issue.
     
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    Chinatown

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    Which company did you decide on?
    One of those in your other thread?
     
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  5. Aug 16, 2022 #4
    rolldice25

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    Schneider
     
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  7. Aug 16, 2022 #5
    rolldice25

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    Dedicated account that payd well
     
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  8. Aug 16, 2022 #6
    Allow Me.

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    Are you waiting in a motel or at home ? If a motel, probably $20/day to eat on. I would kind of be in their face daily so they don't forget about you.
     
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  9. Aug 16, 2022 #7
    CrappieJunkie

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    I went through that. I think I waited three days. I wouldn't wait more than five days, unless they are giving you food money and paid daily for waiting.
     
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    tscottme

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    What's the average time for a traffic jam? It takes however long it takes. There will be so much waiting, especially if you pull reefers, you better learn to be patient or leave.
     
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    JoeTruck

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    It doesn't pay that well if you're sitting. Dollar General maybe?
     
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  12. Aug 17, 2022 #10
    rolldice25

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