new FFE drivers, once you get your first year in, get out.

Yep that sounds about right. They just dropped a $4800 collection on me for the "Drive Academy" horsepucky. I never signed anything that stated I owed them a #### dime, but no matter even though they decided not to bring me back when my trainer came back after a medical procedure, they still charged me.

Bait and switch liars over yonder. Still waiting for them to send me copies of this "promissory note" I supposedly signed. Been waiting a over a year. Lawyer said Im just screwed.

Are there not laws against this kind of stuff?

 

If you got your CDL through them then you owe them that dough. A friend of mine has been getting the same from them. Even though he chose to leave before the year was up.

I worked there for one week. They are just a bargain basement company. Their facilities were garbage. Their trailers were garbage. Their tractors were pretty nice on average though. I can't believe their OTR pay scale either. How in the world can they find people willing to drive for that?

 

I left there after 6 months and haven't looked back. Found a better gig at 38/cpm, paper logs, faster truck, and I 100% route myself, including fuel stops. Cut them a check for half of what they say you owe, trust me, they will take it.

 

where did you end up?

 

Thats sad to hear. They were my first driving job back in 1977. I drove for them for 4 years and teamed with the same driver. I drove out of Lancaster. Back then they were small and did not run all 48 states. Back then it had a small company feeling. I guess thats what happens when outfits grow beyond their means. I was a newbie then and didnt know much

 

Ffe does exactly what they advertise they do,they train drivers. If you leave after you fullfill your commitment then ffe has acomplished what they and the driver set out to do. They do not cheat, lie or decieve drivers yes there may be a lack of communication at times but no less or more than other big companies.Funny how most of the complaints are from former drivers and a large majority of those didnt even complete there written agreement of one year to pay back there schooling. No different from those who dont complete there commitments in the military.Each and every student at the academy knows what the pay scale is and what is required from them if the student doesnt ask the right questions at the time of hire its not the companies fault it's the students.There lack of preparation in doing the proper research before they hire on is there responsibility.I have driven for 7 months for them and they have been very fair with me I have driven for many years and even though this isnt the best company I have worked for I am happy and pleased with the way they treat me. While it is true I dont may huge amounts of money my home time with this company is outstanding I never go home with less than 5 days off and as many as 11 days taken off after only staying out for 3 weeks at a time. I drive a brand new truck .So for those who are looking for a starting company Ffe is a good place to start and when looking for other drivers advice just remember those who have negative things to say most times didnt do there homework when they hired on and are just mad at themselves for not doing the right thing to start with...

 

Be careful taking advice from a guy who compares people leaving a bad company with people going awol in the military. The one thing that this guy said that I will agree with is that you do have a decent shot at getting a newer truck. The tractor fleet at FFE was pretty decent.

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Working for FFE is a good way to get CSA points. Every trailer that I saw there was nothing but a failed inspection looking for a place to happen. Other than the one in Lancaster which was just "ok" they shouldn't be allowed to legally call those dumps terminals.

FFE is a joke and their cpm is the punchline.

 

I was in th USMCR for 6 years I said nothing about going awol I was 0151 administrative clerek I personally processed hundreds of marines out for a variety of reasons but just like driving once they get it in there head that they didnt want to fullfill there enlistment they would come up with excuses and plans to find ways to fail if you want it to happen you will find a way...

 

Also ffe stresses doing proper pre trips problems that arise on the trailers 95% of the time can be fixed on the road if you choose to drive around till you arrive in lancaster to get it fixed and you get inspected before you get there then its your fault not the companies.Its called doing your job and taking responsibility for you actions..