I came across a very desperate individual who is going to orientation for his 1st. truck driving job, would NOT say what company he was working for. He also would NOT tell me where the trucking company is located at. He went to truck driving school on a grant.
From what this individual told me, his starting pay is 28 cents a mile, (loaded miles only), no deadhead miles, no detention pay, no layover pay, and no breakdown pay, along with per diem of 3 cents per mile. Benefits are flimsy at best.
His background is that of long bouts of unemployment along with being a convicted felon. His driving record is clean. He is also free of alcohol and drugs, does chew tobacco.
I have tried to get him to get onto the forum. Problem is that he does NOT have a computer. He also does NOT own a car. He gets around on a bicycle.
I TRULY and GENUINELY HOPE this individual will make it through his 1st. company and go onto a better job.
I also wished him a WORLD OF LUCK on everything!
God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!
I Came Across A Very Desperate Individual
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by born&raisedintheusa, Feb 24, 2017.
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^^^^ You're a good man, @mje .... not many of us left. Think it's Carolina Cargo or WEL ? Maybe you could reach out to him there.... eventually.
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I don't really get your post.Sounds like a healthy person who is able to work.Maybe not the greatest job but even the best truck driving job is not the greatest There are those who can't work there are children fighting for there lives literally.Sorry don't see how he's in a desperate situation
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if he works hard and keeps his nose clean he will not be desperate for long.
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Desperation is in the eyes of the person experiencing it, not in the eyes of the beholder.
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I hope he does well
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^^ agree.. but I prefer the term "ex-cons" personally. A few good men have gone down for stupid ####..... that marred them for almost ever.
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