Is it Possible to Leave a Starter Company right after You get your CDL?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by rollready, Feb 6, 2013.

  1. rollready

    rollready Light Load Member

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    Has anyone done this?

    What are the penalties?

    what amount of time would you advise a new driver to spend with a starter company before leaving?
     
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  3. wideglide13

    wideglide13 Light Load Member

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    Stay at least one year .. If you leave before and get a real bad one you don't like or get fired it will b even tougher to get something decent . drivers do it all the time the penalty is they the company's think you are a job jumper and good ones wont hire you thinking you want the sign on bonus and leave .
     
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  4. dschmidt201

    dschmidt201 Light Load Member

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    The guy at my job went cr England got his cel and drove home now they want their money and they won't give him his school certificate. That's it nothing else
     
  5. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    Work the amount of time needed to complete your contractual obligation.
     
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  6. darkpony02

    darkpony02 Light Load Member

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    I wouldnt, unless you already have a CDL job lined up. Most companys want 6 mo experience otherwise they cant insure you. Plus the starter company will sue you so have have some cash lined up to cut a deal
     
  7. rollready

    rollready Light Load Member

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    I live in texas. There are a lot of great driving opportunities in this area for drives with 0 to 5 months of experience. If I was in another region I would definitely fulfill my end of the contract. But the opportunites available in my region for new drivers lead one to think about shortcuts.

    preciate your advice.
     
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  8. Klatu

    Klatu Road Train Member

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    Stevens probably has a yard in Houston. Call them and ask them . You can park the truck at the yard. It doesn't have to be a terminal. You need to stay at the company you choose at least a year. Then maybe you can try for a local gig. The penalties are a screwed up DAC.
     
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  9. rollready

    rollready Light Load Member

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    How much cash would be enough to cut a deal?
     
  10. rollready

    rollready Light Load Member

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    preciate the info and advice.
     
  11. MsJamie

    MsJamie Road Train Member

    Most likely, you will owe them for the cost of the schooling ($2500-$5000).
     
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