need help load abandonment!

Sorry Charlie, most companies who train students do not pay them per mile, but per weekly compensation. They are not considered lead drivers, can not move the truck without the trainer on board, and are not considered "employees" until they complete the training and are certified to drive for that company. Students quit or get "put off the truck" all the time and usually will mosey on to the next training company.

 

Yep, including a shot at PennDOT's internal IT department paid internship, which ain't too shabby for a college sophomore and could very easily lead to a permanent position.

Boy, I'm shore glad I "sucked it up" and continued to tolerate the abusive trainers, abusive carriers, abusive shippers and recievers and all the other crap that comes with being a truck driver in the modern age. Why, I bet if I had stuck with it I could make a blistering $25,000 a year! As opposed to the $35,000 plus a full benefits package and paid days off, paid sick days, and paid vacation!

Quiting the driving game was the best decision I have made yet. As long as there are more and more suckers falling for recruiters' BS, trucking is never going to get better for the driver. Further, I see no reason whatsoever why anyone needs to continue being victimized by XyZ MegaCarrier when they have better opportunities.

 

So WHY are you still perusing a truck driving forum?

 

Lol you're talking out of your ### right now.

 

I don't care if it is the trucking industry , the windmill industry , the military , or even college . Recruiters will always be recruiters and tell you what you want to hear. Because that's what THEY were trained to do. The recruiter did his/her job. I'm not saying it is right or fare ...... it's life.

 

*brings in her thermos of coffee*
maybe some munchies?

 

Evidently you could see you didn't have what it takes to be one of the drivers making over $50,000 a year with better benefits than you have .

 

lol he says 35,000 like that's amazing, I was over 50 in my second year of driving. Not bragging by any stretch just an example of what can easily be done if you want it.

 

Popcorn??? Do ya 'spose they'll go for a cage match or a chain match next???