Hey so when you were in training how much were you making a week . ? They pay by hours? How do they pay you? Thank you
My Western Experience
Discussion in 'Western Express' started by realfasho, Apr 4, 2013.
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I think many people get into trucking thinking it's going to be like the recruitment brochures, all beautiful sunsets and clear, straight roads. Not gonna happen. Sometimes you get a good truck, sometimes you don't. Sometimes you run trouble-free for weeks, sometimes you break down. Sometimes you can fix it, sometimes you can't.
If a new driver doesn't understand that going in, the experience can and probably will be a bad one.Lightside, TruckerWife630, S M D and 1 other person Thank this. -
What is the hardest part when starting trucking first year
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The list goes on. It's a very tough business and it is unlike anything you have ever done before, including military service; many people don't make the first year because of it.mannygol Thanks this. -
I will have to get used to this lifestyle now ..
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Mannygol, my hubby is flatbed. He started orientation on a Wednesday & did securement Friday-Sunday. He left with a trainer on a Monday. His first paycheck was $53.69 after taxes. They told him that was for the second day of orientation. Before that he was told they don't pay for orientation. Securement training is $70 a day/3 days. Training is suppose to be $500 a week for flatbed. I believe $375 a week for dry van.
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Be sure you find out up front what the deal is for CDL schooling, training & all. There could be a contract that includes staying there a set amount of time and/or paying something if you don't stay.
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