Is This Job Description Matching Reality?
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It's not unheard of for a job to guarantee a minimum salary. I was actually offered one just like that a few months ago but I turned it down because I thought I was worth more than 170$ per day.
What you need to do is get it in writing. An email from a recruiter guaranteeing and describing the pay as well as paperwork from orientation that goes into detail about the guarantee and their pay structure would be nice too. In case it just doesn't add up, you want some proof that this is what you were offered.
But I don't think it's a scam. Be sure to go to the nearest truck stop or terminal and talk to their drivers. They're the best source of information about the company.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
It's not unheard of for a job to guarantee a minimum salary. I was actually offered one just like that a few months ago but I turned it down because I thought I was worth more than 170$ per day.
What you need to do is get it in writing. An email from a recruiter guaranteeing and describing the pay as well as paperwork from orientation that goes into detail about the guarantee and their pay structure would be nice too. In case it just doesn't add up, you want some proof that this is what you were offered.
But I don't think it's a scam. Be sure to go to the nearest truck stop or terminal and talk to their drivers. They're the best source of information about the company.
That, sir, is a fantastic idea! Of course, many drivers that I have talked to, are just looking to b&%$# about anything, though. So, you just have to know how to interpret their speech.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
This is fascinating. I have been poking around. I have gotten 6 calls in about an hour. All want to hire me. This is amazing. I just have to choose the best company to work for. It is quite a bit easier to get a job driving trucks than ANY other job I have done. I have done a TON of jobs, too. But, knowing that we are so needed out there, you would think we would command bigger paychecks.... I wonder why we do not...
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Before I came to Marten Transport I looked very hard at Westside. I talked to some of their drivers and all were happy with the company and said they keep you moving. Had a local position not been available it is where I would have probably gone.
I would be careful since it sounds like the guaranteed minimum is only for 12 weeks and that puts you on pace to earn such and such. Might be the miles stink or the cpm does and after 3 months you don't earn that much.
Maybe not though, I just wouldn't let that be my sole determining factor.
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
The guaranteed part they call transition pay and it does end after a period of time. The CPM are not bad with them from what I was told based on my level of experience, and I believe they have plenty of freight to move based on what their drivers reported. That does not mean you might not have to prove yourself to your fm , but that happens anytime you're the new guy. Good luck in making your decision!
Fm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
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Description: The Midwest Regional Truck Driving position is 5 days out home every Friday. Base pay is determined by how many months of truck driving experience you are hired with. We also have several accessorial pays that could jump your pay per mile by an additional $.10 to $.13 per mile. From your first full week of employment at West Side Transport you will start receiving our $900 week minimum Pay Commitment for 12 weeks for a total potential earning for 3 months of work at almost $11,000. That will put you on pace to make $50,000 to $70,000 a year with bonuses and accessorial pays.
I am now looking for a job, and this one is a good one, IF it will be what is described.
That minimum pay commitment sounds great, it means your absolute lowest annual pay is going to be $45,000! The 50-70 a year would almost be in the bank, just based on the minimum!
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.