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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by trucko, Aug 8, 2015.

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  1. Aug 8, 2015 #1
    trucko

    trucko Medium Load Member

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    After making research and talking to truckers I am going to pursue following career path.

    My goal is one day to have multiple trucks and employ others but before this happens probably I need to work years as driver or o/o

    My friend has trucking company but only 5 trucks. But all new. He offers me (I am CDL grad with no experience) same rate as for experienced driver, however no benefits, medical insurance or whatsoever. No sign up bonus but no obligation too, I will have to just tell him that I am leaving month earlier. However I need to show that this experience will count as my real experience if later I will want to join big company. As he does not have big company will companies like Walmart believe me that I have trucking experience? My question is what usually big companies ask you to bring to show that you have experience. Letter from my friend will work?

    I plan to work with him for 6-12 months, after which I plan to move to bigger company. I know Walmart pays good but requires 30 months of experience. How possible it is that Walmart will acknowledge my experience with this dude?

    Also what is your recommendation, how to track my driven miles and what proof to keep that confirms I have driven certain amount of miles?

    thanks
     
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  3. Aug 8, 2015 #2
    TripleSix

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    Screw WalMart. If you get in with a small fleet, and you do well, why aim for a big fleet? Bigger definitely doesn't mean better.
    If you're going to work for a friend and you do well, and he's a good guy to work for, and you stay friends (IF you stay friends), the next move would be to buy your own truck and run under his authority. And if by that time, you pay your truck off and you're still doing decent money, buy another truck. Hardest part will be finding a solid driver that you wont have to spend your time holding hands with a supposedly grown man. Then buy another truck, and put it on with another company so that you dont have all of your eggs in one basket.
     
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  4. Aug 8, 2015 #3
    Chinatown

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    When you move to another company just fill out the application and use your friends company as your last employer. The new company will call to verify employment. Nothing special needs to be done.
     
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  5. Aug 8, 2015 #4
    Moon_beam

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    Your W-2 tax document that you receive after the end of the year should be proof that you worked for him.
     
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  7. Aug 8, 2015 #5
    freightwipper

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    sounds like that'll be a 1099 lol
     
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  8. Aug 8, 2015 #6
    MJ1657

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    Is it W2 or 1099?

    I agree with Triple six. Screw Walmart and I'll add almost any big company. You become a number not a person.
     
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  9. Aug 8, 2015 #7
    Allow Me.

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    Yeah you know, working for a "buddy" with no experience who has new trucks and will pay on time isn't a bad deal. He can verify your employment. if you leave.
     
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  10. Aug 8, 2015 #8
    STexan

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    Does this friend of yours have their trucking company listed on http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov ? If he's not there, I'd be very leery of his operation and chances are you're experience there will not count for much if this is the case and you may end up looking around wondering WTH just happened? Where did everybody go?

    Spend at least 12 months driving and learning the business before thinking of moving on to truck ownership. It's fine to have that in the back of your mind as a goal, but do not attempt to rush this.
     
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  11. Aug 8, 2015 #9
    HardlyWorkingNeverHome

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    This sounds like immigrant English, but is well written. My best guess is the guy you want to start with is also from the same background as you, and is looking to take advantage of you for one reason or another. I'm picturing Chicago area Volvos for some reason, but most likely NJ containers is what your buddy deals with right?

    Don't do it. Find a company that takes CDL school graduates, and trains them the right way. You will get the benefits and training you need but don't have yet. You get sick or injured in you buddy's truck and you'll be screwed.
     
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  12. Aug 8, 2015 #10
    thelushlarry

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    In rating this are we allowed to use negative numbers?
     
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