Stuck in a contract with a company I hate!

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Buying a truck is a big step, esp with the economy the way it is, unless you have some serious money saved up for breakdowns and repairs, etc.

Companies are dictated to by the insurance companies and that is why if you have been off the road for that period of time, no one will even look at you, unless you know a good buddy or a company which really doesn't care about the baloney being spread around.

Stay away from bottom feeder companies if you can, if you do decide to stay a company driver, there are some that are better than others. The refresher course most likely would not involve as much time as someone who has no cdl at all. Get your feet back in the door and go from there.

 

Another good one might be May Trucking Company. They accepted one of my classmates after he quit Swift. He had a trainer from hell who had no intention of teaching him anything.

 

OK I get what you are saying now. So here is what I would do if I was you - 1) if I had the money I would either join OOIDA and present it to their legal department to make a suggestion or get involved OR get a lawyer, it doesn't have to be a trucking lawyer but someone who can legally advise you and act on your behalf.

OR

2) I would call the contract person back, have them talk to their legal department about a termination letter to close the deal or offer some other alternative to it. Seeing they didn't have a clue what to do, it seems that the company needs to have someone clean house and write up some procedures on how to handle these issues legally and for the benefit of all.

WITH that, as suggested, I would also apply for every job you can, even if you have to go through some training or be paired with a trainer.

 

do u need a job?

send me PM how to contact you.

 

how is your situation? any changes or decisions?

 

Congratulations! I hope things go a lot better with Knight.

 

Maverick and Paschall Truck Lines will hire you. Maverick doesn't require a refresher course and Paschall Truck Lines has their own refresher that is free if you stay 12 months.

 

Has Knight received your DAC report yet ?

I've never seen them hire a person that was obligated to crst.

Good Luck