Is this a good deal? Free CDL training, .46cpm and 1 year contract?

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  1. Texas_hwy_287

    Texas_hwy_287 Road Train Member

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    Stay away from the white volvo gang.:D
     
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  3. Tombstone69

    Tombstone69 Road Train Member

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    Does the contract guarantee the miles?
     
  4. cozye

    cozye Bobtail Member

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    Patriot Transport Inc., Carol Stream, IL. They are in Cali, NC, and NJ too.

    Will look into it. I don't go there till the 7th.

    They drive white Volvo's. Why do you guys hate them?
     
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  5. Chinatown

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    Patriot Transport Inc. is a Chicago-based departure carrier that specializes in logistics and transportation. We proudly operate a modern fleet of more than 240 tractor-trailer units. Patriot operates out of four terminals in Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey and California.
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  6. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Do you have any information on their cdl school?
    OK, here it is! Find out which states they hire from for cdl school and let us know.
    Free Commercial Drivers License Training
    Nov 2, 2016

    If you’re looking to change your career and you want to get a CDL license, Patriot Transport Inc. is starting a new training program. Patriot Transport Inc. is sponsoring eligible candidates for a FREE CDL training and job placement within its company. How it works? 1. Must be at least 21 years of age 2. Have a valid driver’s license 3. A copy of a court purpose drivers abstract (driving record) 4. Social Security card 5. Proof of Legal Status in the United States (birth certificate, passport or resident card) 6. Must be able to pass state physical examination for a drivers medical card 7. Fill out an application Immediate job placement This positon is for free CDL traning and an immediate job placement. This includes a minimum of 4 weeks free training and after completion of training and passing a state examination you will have immediate job placement at Patriot Transport Inc. This is in agreeance to the acceptance of a minimum of one year over the road job placement. So in other words, we help you get your CDL and you work for us one year under contract. Over the road position with a starting rate pay of 42 cents per mile & after 3 months bumped to 46 cents per mile with a one year contract ONLY. Incentives Newer equipment Plenty of miles Over the road positions Dedicated routes Assigned equipment Bonus programs Weekly pay High industry standards Employee positions I-pass Direct deposit Paper logs Above average pay Fuel cards Multiple OTR lanes Multiple stop pay Drop & hook For more information please contact: Karol
     
  7. Texas_hwy_287

    Texas_hwy_287 Road Train Member

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    1099 pay your own taxes, equipment not well maintained, no access to benefits, might be asked to run illegal on your hos. Do your research on the search bar. If not ask on here they tell ya.

    Good luck
     
  8. Nothereoften

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    If they have driver's that only stay the contract period reconsider. If they have allot of long term employees probably a decent place
     
  9. I glide 47

    I glide 47 Road Train Member

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    White Volvo and refer unit ,two strikes ,Chicago and New Jersey not for me and my likening good luck in all your adventures
     
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  10. CK73

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    First mistake is focusing on cpm and the cost of training.
     
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  11. Vic Firth

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    Ask them where their dispatchers are located if they’re not in the US then you should seriously consider another opportunity.
     
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