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Most Miles for Newbies?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by red_house, Apr 15, 2010.

  1. Apr 15, 2010 #1
    red_house

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    Which companies that hire new cdl school grads have the most miles these days? Would appreciate any info.

    Thanks.......
     
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  3. Apr 16, 2010 #2
    Allow Me.

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    :biggrin_1square1: That's like asking will it rain in May in Texas. Just pick a company, get processed in, and go with the flow. Could you handle a lot of miles? Or would you crap out the 2nd week because they're "runnin' your arse off"?
     
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  4. Apr 16, 2010 #3
    red_house

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    After reading your reply, thought I may have worded the question poorly, but after another read, no...

    Thanks anyway.......
     
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  5. Apr 17, 2010 #4
    jlkklj777

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    Recent CDL grads will usually be assigned to a senior driver, trainer, or mentor for 4 to 6 weeks. This veteran driver is supposed to help acclimate the new driver to the job as well as help improve their skills.

    Normally this "training" period is paid out at a set amount per day. $50.00 to $60.00 per day is pretty common. Under this pay plan it really does not encourage the new driver to turn alot of miles. Some companies may even pair up 2 trainees in a truck and attempt to run them as a team while offering each driver .13 cpm.

    Once a new driver upgrades to a first seat and is given his/her own truck then they will have an opportunity to start making money based on their own productivity. As a driver learns to manage his time better he will be offered more trips thus making more money.
     
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