Passed TMC's 3-week CDL orient, today I head out for OTR training

Did u get paid 500 dollars while in training like they say u do?

 

I got 1k because I was experienced

 

Cause I am thinking about going with them to get my cdl and says you get 500 a week while in class to get cdl then 500 when go out with a trainer just trying make sure that is true

 

Be sure to compare apples to apples, when looking at trucking pay. I looked at TMC and to be honest, it was in my top three. The $500 per week during school and training sounded good.

In the end I went with a different company. Not only did I get paid zero per week during the three weeks of training but I had to pay $500 up front, day one. However, when I started rolling with my trainer, I get full pay for every mile the truck is rolling, whether I’m driving or not.

TMC - I would have 7 weeks in at $500 per week for a total of $3500.

Millis - I paid $500 up front. My four week gross adds up to $4652. Take out the $500 up front And I’m still ahead. I’m looking at two weeks more of training.

I’m not saying TMC is bad. I’m saying do all your math. $500 per week is good when you are in the classroom but once out with your mentor, it very low.

TMC has the advantage of being home weekly. That’s a big plus.

 

Hey Farva !
You're an inspiration & I am glad to have you around. You've been sharing your experience and it has been very helpful to me.
I am presently reaching out to trucking agencies hoping to connect with one that would handle my tuition and this forum has been VERY helpful. Though I am married and have a home I envy hearing about your nomadic lifestyle. I am not opposed to being on the road for weeks at a time.....I'm sure I'll regret those words one day but it's how I feel today....

 

Yes, I received $500/wk while in Des Moines training for the license, and then $500 every week with my trainer.

 

Ok cool that is what I was wanting to confirm threw somebody that had recently went threw the training. Thank you very much and I had looked at millis to but dont hire for there cdl program in my area right now

 

@Farva know a really good fleet manager around the nc area for tmc? I want to make good friends with one haha

 

Trying figure something out here found out my license is suspended for paying taxes a day late and something about got to pay a fee saying didn't have insurance back in 2015 will that miss up my chances once pay my fees and get it reinstated?

 

Hey there Farva;

I’ve noticed that you havn’t posted anything for about a month.
I am skeptical about any large trucking company because they all pay such low wages; I would venture to say that TMC is no different. After the exitement of the ‘newness’ of the job finally wears off and reality sets in, one’s attitude might change accordingly.
Your absence over the past month leads me to think that you might have ‘moved on’; if not in body then maybe in spirit.

Are you still with TMC?