Worried about possible scam from USA Truck

Hi Starlight, I asked about USA Trucking and a poster gave me this link to the USA posts. There seems to be newer posts on it...
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/usa-truck/

Enjoy the forums...

 

Look all these companies are good and or bad, depending on the posters experience. The students attitude has a lot to do with everything as well. So do conditions at home, adjusting to being on the road. There are a lot of variables.
A lot of people blame other for there situation rather excepting responsibility for the decision they have made.


1) How honest is this company?
Honest to a degree like the rest, but profit driven. None really care much for the driver as they are replaceable.

2) How much do they teach students?
Enough to get them started, normally just enough to be dangerous.

3) Do they train to read maps? (Husband isn't the worst but not greatest with directions). Only to a degree, better invest in a GPS.

4)Do you think they intend to can people before the year contract is up?
Yes, if they can not handle the job, it is not in there best interest to can you that does not make them money. They really want you to stay. But if they do your on the hook for the money and need a ride home.

5)Do they allow drivers to make the route? No.

6)How forgiving are they with mistakes? (Such as calling in saying you think you would be late)
Depends why your late, and when you call. In trucking the only reason is Hours of Service and you better let them know in time to get someone to deliver it on time. If your late for no good reason you will not last long.

 

Very well said Powder Joints, I was doing my own and yours is much better...

I do want to ask this though, what money is he/you spending for training? He allready has his CDL and has to have for them to hire him so what are you paying for?

SheepDog

 

6k what a rip even if they do pay 4k of it,its still a MAJOR RIP. is he willing to pull reefer there are some good starter companys out there and they wont charge you that kind of money for a refrasher course, just put you on with a trainer.

 

What I would do is call the community college back and explain your situation, and see if they will allow your husband to attend the class as an observer to recertify his schooling. The school I attended will allow me to attend a refresher course anytime, or at least print me a new diploma , if I get out of trucking for any length of time. I personally would stay away from USA truck and owing someone for school. There are some back to work programs available that will also pay for schooling like WIA , depending on where you live. Good Luck.

Raid3r

 

All I can say is when you do research on the internet about as company, you will get mainly negative.

But there is a silent majority to most companies. These ppl will give you more accurate info.

My thinking? If you live along a truck route, look for a USA driver. Ask him/her in person.

Most hard at work drivers will not get on here and defend their company.

 

Try Millis Transfer, he'll have to go through their 3 week school since they only hire their own students, but that shouldn't be a problem since he has to recertify anyway. It's 2500, with 500 down but you work for them a year I believe and it's paid off.

 

The rand McNally gps is much better than the Garmin 465t