Comments By Bobcat_Bob

30 cpm is ludicrous in my opinion, even for a new driver. How long until you earn a raise? Are they offering any "bonus"?

Personally, I would try to find something else if you can. Unfortunately, with the way the economy and trucking industry is it may not be possible. Experienced drivers are struggling to find work, so companies are not starting new drivers at what they should be.

I am confused as to what is the arrangement is here.

Sounds like you are leasing a leased truck? You then pay the driver, truck expenses, insurance and a 10% fee.

If that is the case, I do not see how you will ever clear $60k per truck per year.

It definitely sounds to good to be true.

Have you looked into LTL? Most companies are slow right now but, still hire once and awhile based on needs.

Are there any LTL companies near you? You could get a dock position and then try getting into their training program that way.

If you have a Central Transport near you I'd try there first, they are..... more forgiving.

Otherwise just keep sending out apps, try Western Express, CR England, Dutch Maid, Raider Express, maybe even food service ( as a last resort).

Sorry, this happened. TMC as always been known to be tough but when you are training student little incidents are to be expected.

Is that your dad in the picture with you?

Yep, he worked with CCX which became Con-Way for 28 years.

4.5 year old me at the new opening of a CCX terminal in 1994.

Bummer, man. So you are off work for 3 days because of that? Or do you keep driving during those 3 days?

I get to drive, I just have to wait 3 days to find out if I lose my safety bonus and miles.

Do not buy a truck, it is a horrible time to do so.

You may have to try different types of trucking to find what you enjoy doing most. Flat bed or tankers might be something to consider

Just don't buy a truck to do it.

Was in stop and go traffic on N I-65 just before 80. I stopped and the car behind me "sneezed" and didn't. He hit me hard enough to jar me in the seat, I thought it was another truck.

Luckily, neither of where hurt and he was able to drive off with a few thousand in damages to his front end. At worst he put a few scratches on my ICC bar.

Now I just have to wait 3 days for the accident committee to review it and assign blame. The regional saftey manager said he doesn't expect me to be found at fault ( as I expected).

Happy birthday! 🎂

My dad worked at Con-Way for 30 years (in the shop) they didn't buy trucks with AC until 2004. I don't how those guys did it, if your moving it was OK but sitting would suck.