TransAm Experience

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by JustNva, Sep 23, 2015.

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  1. JustNva

    JustNva Light Load Member

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    Do you team with coach? Recruiter said no, but didn't sound too convincing.
     
    JustNva, Sep 25, 2015
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    they still paying you guys at .84 plus FSC? :biggrin_25524:
     
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    Yes to the .84
    Teaming is up to the coach. I teamed with mine
     
    dano86, Sep 25, 2015
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    TransAm is tolerable as a company driver for 6 moths experience.
     
    Jayrag, Sep 26, 2015
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    My plan is to try and stick it out for a year unless they're real bad, then six months. Unless they're really really bad then three months and go to a company that accepts only three months.
     
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    Do you check out of the hotel on Friday or Sunday?
     
    JustNva, Sep 26, 2015
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    They will tell you. Depends when you started orientation
     
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    Oh, okay. I'm starting 9/30, thought they only started on Wednesdays.
     
    JustNva, Sep 26, 2015
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    Thats what i was told too. Orientation is Wednesday through Friday. they keep you in the hotel over the weekend. Then Monday and Tuesday you go out on the range. If you're a student
     
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