Drivers Under Contracts Working At 1972 Wages.
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What contract are you talking about? If you are thinking of a school tuition contract, I doubt it. And that may also make it very hard for you to get on with another company.
What's the real issue Ricky B?
You've piqued my curiosity. Are you unable to get hired because you made the mistake of not honoring a commitment?
If you want to open up a little with us we can point you in the direction that will get you back on track. It's fairly difficult for us to offer any help on such vague information, but the answer to your question the way it is posed for now, would simply be no.
People mistakenly get the idea that a driver shortage should make it really easy to get into this field. The sheer difficulties of this job are one of many reasons that there is a driver shortage.
Having a CDL does not give a person instant "rock star status," so that they can expect trucking companies to fall all over themselves trying to bring them on board. Being committed to your career, and steadily working your way through all the difficulties that every rookie driver faces until you've got two or three years of good solid work history established, now that speaks volumes about you. That's what puts you in the driver's seat wherever you want to go.
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A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
What law changes? And why would a company whi spent $$$ training a driver just say "oh forget it. You got trained for free"
BTW.,. I was under contract and sure as heck wasn't working for wages from before I was born.
I'm suspicious if first time posters making statements such as these. So please explain?
Anyone think with all the laws changing next year in a already driver shortage industry that some of these company's will forgive drivers who left before there contract ended?
Probably not. If you want to get back into the industry, your best bet is to re-engage with the company you left in the first place, fall on your sword and humbly ask for your old job back. Agree with Old School though, what's the whole story?
Well first thing is that if you don't consider splitting .22CPM 1972 wages than you can obviously live a lot cheaper than many other people. Second, If you don't know what laws are changing in 2017 you are way behind the times. I am under contract....but living on $250.00 a week wasn't cutting it. I am a owner operator now. Not leased but owned. I am adding 2 more trucks in 2017. There are a couple of guys I want to hire that are under contract and running hard but not making a living. I'm afraid if I hire them that the bigger company will sue me. And as far as being a first time poster I guess the first time you posted wasn't your first time?
Anyone think with all the laws changing next year in a already driver shortage industry that some of these company's will forgive drivers who left before there contract ended?
Probably not. If you want to get back into the industry, your best bet is to re-engage with the company you left in the first place, fall on your sword and humbly ask for your old job back. Agree with Old School though, what's the whole story?
Owner Operator:
An owner-operator is a driver who either owns or leases the truck they are driving. A self-employed driver.
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
If you don't know what laws are changing in 2017 you are way behind the times.
Considering 2017 isn't here yet I'd say that's not true. Also might have been a little easier to explain which ones you were referring to quickly instead of criticizing people.
I know a ton of company drivers that are making a fantastic living. Sounds like you should consider it.
Well first thing is that if you don't consider splitting .22CPM 1972 wages than you can obviously live a lot cheaper than many other people
Is that a starting wage based upon the training the company is providing? Because trucking companies pay people while they're being trained and then will hire them upon completing the training. Universities charge tens of thousands of dollars to train you with no guarantee of employment. If anyone is getting screwed it's college kids I'd say. They don't have any wages to live on or a job waiting for them upon graduation.
There are a couple of guys I want to hire that are under contract and running hard but not making a living. I'm afraid if I hire them that the bigger company will sue me.
You'd want to hire guys who are willing to break a contract they signed with their previous employer? They'll obviously leave you at the drop of a hat as soon as they're not happy with you too. And in trucking, how long do you think that will take?
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
Well first thing is that if you don't consider splitting .22CPM 1972 wages than you can obviously live a lot cheaper than many other people. Second, If you don't know what laws are changing in 2017 you are way behind the times. I am under contract....but living on $250.00 a week wasn't cutting it. I am a owner operator now. Not leased but owned. I am adding 2 more trucks in 2017. There are a couple of guys I want to hire that are under contract and running hard but not making a living. I'm afraid if I hire them that the bigger company will sue me. And as far as being a first time poster I guess the first time you posted wasn't your first time?
Anyone think with all the laws changing next year in a already driver shortage industry that some of these company's will forgive drivers who left before there contract ended?
Probably not. If you want to get back into the industry, your best bet is to re-engage with the company you left in the first place, fall on your sword and humbly ask for your old job back. Agree with Old School though, what's the whole story?
Considering how vague your initial post was, you have some nerve critiquing anyone's response. Just trying to help. Crickets dude....Crickets.
Owner Operator:
An owner-operator is a driver who either owns or leases the truck they are driving. A self-employed driver.
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
Anyone think with all the laws changing next year in a already driver shortage industry that some of these company's will forgive drivers who left before there contract ended?
No to answer your first question and the only change that will cause some to leave the industry is the Eld which goes into effect 12/17. Being vague in you initial post caused the remarks.
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Anyone think with all the laws changing next year in a already driver shortage industry that some of these company's will forgive drivers who left before there contract ended?