New drivers/students

Hello everyone!

I have noticed from talking to drivers with swift, cre, And Werner, that most of the drivers are getting paid in the mid 20's.. Why? Why would you chose a company that pays so low. Let me back up and say a little bit about my self.

Im 25 years old and a veteran from the army. After 6 years, I decided that I was done with the military. Since then, looking for job in early 2012. Managed to get my license and proceeded to look for a job. I started with Schneider. The starting pay was 30 cents a mile. Already more then the three companies I have listed. I'm not getting the lease option shoved down my throat and no surprised deductions from my checks. After 6 moths, I then left for Roehl. I have been at Roehl transport now for 2 months and love it. I'm getting 36 cents a mile and I only have 8 months experience.


What I'm getting at is, I just don't understand why people proceed to go with those low paying companies. I look at these forums all the time and see people with threads stating about how they are about to start orientation with cre and what not. I called cre and the other companies while with Schneider, just by being curious, to see how much they would pay a 7 month experienced driver. I was deeply surprised by the answer. 27 cents. Really? It must be as bad as everyone says it is. So to roelh it was. Way better pay and don't feel like a number.


so, please. Students and new drivers. If you read this, make sure you check you're possibilities. Check out Roehl or someone that barley have any complaints about. There are better companies out there who are willing to treat and pay you better.

Thanks.

 

That's exactly why I posted this? To share my experience... I never said anything about worring about everyone else. I'm fine where I'm at and I was sharing my experience to help fellow drivers.

 

Good! I'm glad to see you both did not start with a failure company. Share you're experience so maybe, just maybe, we can help students and new drivers from ruining their career.

God bless.

 

Thats great, but the problem is, most states now don't allow that.