Comments By Aram KURD

Oh and one more thing. I'm not blindly heading to total, as I stated, a good friend of mine has been driving for them for 7 to 8 months and he loves it. He filled me in on everything about them and he was a big part of my decision to switch. Not to mention they start you out at .40cpm and after 90 days you go to .43 cpm with a realistic mileage of 2600 to 3000 weekly depending on how hard you run. So you may not know all the facts before you all criticize and try to make a person feel like an idiot that will never succeed in this business based off of 1 decision early on. Have nice day ya'll.

Jesus, where in my post did I state that because I have a cdl that I'm entitled to anything? Or that I want things handed to me on a silver platter? Because I didn't wanna sign with Steven's I'm on a roller coaster downfall? And I'm gonna quit my job in a week? I've held jobs that I didn't like for 3+ years simply to pay Bill's and provide for my family. Now all of a sudden you all know me inside out because I didn't wanna sign with one company that I felt wasn't right for me? And because I didn't feel they were right for me, now I know everything about the industry and I know more than ya'll? Geez thanks ya'll. I don't mind doing tests online and watching videos to an extent, but call me crazy, but I would much rather be learning how to trip plan, how to manage my time and learn to read what's ahead of me. Each job I've had for the past 10 years, I've stayed for at least 1 year because I've always been told if you change jobs it means you can't persevere. That orientation between me and Steven's I considered a interview for me and them. Because I felt they weren't right for me I'm a know it all brat that wants things handed to him? I thought you guys always adviced "pick a forever company." And yall making it sound like recruiters tell the truth and nothing but the truth, and that ya'll have never been lied to. I'm posting here to get advice and pick yalls brain not to be attacked and made to feel like an idiot that will quit his job in a week. I've got 2 parents that are disabled and live with me. I quit my job of 7 years as a lumper to get into trucking. I saved money for over 3 years in order to pay Bill's and tend to their needs these months that I'd be in CDL school and unemployed looking for a job. I've invested everything I have into this CDL. So yall really think I'm just gonna quit when I haven't even got a in a truck and driven a real paid mileage yet? I left Steven's before I got in the truck, because if I did get in the truck I would've roughed it out for 6 months to a year even if it wasn't to my liking. So what's wrong with me leaving Steven's before I was stuck? But anyway it looks like yall have made up yalls mind about me and there's no changing that. So good luck to you guys and wish yall all the best. ✌

So because I don't want to waste my 10 hour rest watching videos and doing online tests this isn't the career for me? Ok, thanks...maybe they were honest with you but they damn sure lied to me. And yes I was paying attention, all the way from Virginia to Texas I asked questions and was given the same answer. I even asked both of my recruiters for them to have it in writing. Then when I get with my counselor the final day of orientation she tells me a completely different thing. Listen man that may be "your" company and I get you wanna stick up for them but I'm not dumb like you may think. I'm new to this thing and I don't wanna risk ANYTHING. I understand the profession I'm getting into so don't think I'm a little kid coming out here expecting an adventure easy as pie.

Btw it's not a few videos, it's 6 levels and each level has at least 5 to 8 videos each with a test. Also a 100 question test at the end which you have to get a 100%. Thanks!!

So I decided that Steven's just wasn't for me. I left yesterday after completing orientation. A couple of reasons, they lied to me about training pay. Found out during training which is 6 to 8 weeks, you'll have to watch videos and do tests on your phone. You have 6 levels of videos and tests which you HAVE to pass with a 100% result. But the biggest reason why I left is because, they had this thing where Mexican trucks bring trucks into our U.S yards and we have to go pick them up. They told me I have to check the trailer and if there's any drugs on board I'm the one responsible, ummm 🤔🤔🤔, no. I'm with total transport of Mississippi now. They're paying me $300 dollars for 3 day orientation, 3 weeks of training at $90 dollars a day. Wish me luck ya'll.

Hogwash!!

And if you can't handle a few training videos whilst on your trainer's truck....most of which are less than 5 minutes long... maybe this ain't the career for you!? I promise you; there's a whole lot of more difficult 'real' obstacles to learn about and overcome out here than hypothetical 'drug laden trailers'...

Get a grip man.

As for being lied to.....

Are you sure you were actually paying attention and really heard what you think you did? Sounds more like wishful thinking unfulfilled to me!

I went through Stevens' entire program and they were nothing short of brutally honest about pay and conditions!

Just sayin'

Anyway; having said that...I hope you find the new situation suits you and that you achieve all you wish for. Best of luck!

Lol indeed, thank you. I just made a decision that i felt was the best for me. I didn't wanna be stuck somewhere and be miserable. I think I'm gonna like total a lot more, found out a buddy of mine drives for them and he loves it.

Well that sure took a quick turn. Best of luck,

So I decided that Steven's just wasn't for me. I left yesterday after completing orientation. A couple of reasons, they lied to me about training pay. Found out during training which is 6 to 8 weeks, you'll have to watch videos and do tests on your phone. You have 6 levels of videos and tests which you HAVE to pass with a 100% result. But the biggest reason why I left is because, they had this thing where Mexican trucks bring trucks into our U.S yards and we have to go pick them up. They told me I have to check the trailer and if there's any drugs on board I'm the one responsible, ummm 🤔🤔🤔, no. I'm with total transport of Mississippi now. They're paying me $300 dollars for 3 day orientation, 3 weeks of training at $90 dollars a day. Wish me luck ya'll.

Thank you all very much!! I'll keep in touch!

Got my trainer today, we'll be heading out tomorrow at 9 am. He has a automatic KW. I'm nervous and excited to get this adventure going!!

Wasup y'all, just wanted to check in. Tomorrow will be my 4th and final day of orientation! On my first day we did a quick road test around Dallas to see where I was at skillwise. So far Stevens has been good, they've taught me a few backing skills that I didn't get a chance to learn in school. They are VERY safety oriented. One thing I don't particularly like is that I have a roommate in my room with me and as I type this right now, the guy is snoring my head off and I can't sleep lol. Even when I sleep he wakes me up with his snoring in the middle of the night lol, so single rooms would be nice!! They do feed us twice a day, which is good. I found out today that the recruiter lied to me, because apparently on home time we can't take the truck home with us. We have to find a drop yard and drop it off there 😡. Overall though it's a decent company, looking forward to getting on the road with a trainer soon.

Thank you, Susan!! 😊 That's very reassuring, I can't wait to get started. I leave Friday morning, and I am feeling all types of anxious, nervous. You name it I feel it lol.

Lol and BTW Aram, congratulations!

My nephew got his start with Stevens and he said they always treated him extremely well. He was there about 2 years and left to enter a business arrangement with his uncle/my brother in law.

Gotcha, I figured that they have to be doing something right to have so many trucks and drivers on the road.

Swift has thousands of contented drivers. Contented drivers are too busy working/turning miles/making money to complain.

People who have failed at something, often will literally say anything to attempt to justify it.. hence blaming a company/dispatch/whatever for their own problems.