Victory driveaway

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  1. wegotchu26

    wegotchu26 Bobtail Member

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    If you want it to be strong, I’d keep those phrases as your personal characterization and make the factual details do the heavy lifting:

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    Drivers, please understand the pay structure and transportation requirements before accepting a trip.

    Based on my experience with Victory Driveaway, the way the pay, expenses, and deductions are handled left me feeling like highway robbery and, honestly, modern-day plantation vibes.

    My trip was listed at $3,187. I received an $1,800 advance, and fuel was paid out of those funds. I was also charged 10% related to the bond/security deposit.

    On top of that, drivers are responsible for finding and paying for their own transportation to and from the buses. Those costs can further reduce what you actually take home.

    The advertised trip amount does not tell the whole story. Drivers need to understand all of the expenses and deductions before accepting a trip.

    Drivers should receive a clear, written breakdown showing:

    • Total trip amount
    • Advance provided
    • Fuel expenses
    • Bond/security-deposit charges
    • Transportation costs to and from the buses
    • Every other deduction
    • Exact final amount the driver will receive
    My advice to other drivers: do your math before accepting the trip. Ask questions, get every fee and deduction in writing, and calculate what you will actually take home—not just what the trip is advertised for.
     
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  3. Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    We heard you the first time.....
     
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    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    I learned something new today...........
     
  6. GoneButNotForgotten

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    I checked out when I saw "to and from the buses".
     
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    Concorde Road Train Member

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    AKA “loser cruisers” :)
     
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  8. 7speed

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    I've been afraid of buses ever since I got on one and ended up in boot camp.
     
  9. snowlauncher

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    I find this post to be very vague and not substantive at all in regards to informing other prospective drivers on the issues.
    That said, allow me to glean a little.
    You signed on with a shady 1099 outfit that promised you the world, probably in the greater Chitcago vicinity, and more than likely owned by those of European descent. Then you realized after running for them, the world they promised is more like a third world. When you got your pay statement less all the deductions, deposits, fuel expenses, and advances, you didn't even have enough for a bus fare home. Am I close?
     
  10. omaharj

    omaharj Light Load Member

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    Victory Driveaway
    Their website seems to present the job more as a way to travel a bit and make some extra money. The video even says it may be an attractive alternative to being a Walmart greeter for retired people. Obviously our OP wasn't a winner of a $50 Amazon gift card for outstanding work.
    This hardly qualifies as a truck driving job, and the company seems upfront in that.
    It could be the reality of the job wasn't what the OP had in his mind. Nowhere on the website did I get the impression this was a good paying , full time job you can support a family with.
     
  11. 7speed

    7speed Light Load Member

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    Their website is vague. Nothing about compensation or reimbursements (if any)
    Their requirements show that even a welfare express steering wheel holder has a chance.
    ~ Under 75 years old
    ~ Must have no drug or alcohol related offense within the previous 5 years
    ~ Must have no excessive traffic convictions on driving record
    Since they don't define "excessive" and no mention of SAP, my takeaway is that they'll hire anyone with pulse.
    At least a Walmart greeter is inside a climate controlled building, doesn't have to deal with traffic, and gets benefits.
     
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