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Originally Posted by Soladad
I can't expect top pay when I am still in the learning curve. Glad you have found a company that will pay you what you need to live while having only 1 year of experience.
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I understand your learning curve statement, however some of my paychecks were less than what I made working at Wendy's when I was 16 years old.
Yeah .41 cents per mile aint too shabby for 1 year experience. My lowest paycheck so far will be the one I get tomorrow (because of hometime, 4 days off) $550.
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Originally Posted by Soladad
I have not had any problems with home time because I try to work with my fleet manager when it comes to scheduling. Sometimes you need to stand up to a dispatcher (doesn't matter what company it is) and not allow abuse.
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I agree with this statement as well. Crete is much larger then Roehl and instead of most people focusing on the negatives of being just "a number" I'd like to point out the positives.
1. All Crete drivers have no assigned dispatcher. This is awesome, if you have beef with one of them, they can do very little to make your life hell. We do however have assigned fleet mgrs. which you should make a call to when you come out of the house to set the date you want to come home. Your fleet mgr will go to bat for you if you are not being pointed towards home when you request.
2. Freight base. Crete's freight base is HUGE. That means more miles for the drivers. I've dropped a load and reloaded at the same facility several times, I love it! Also load select is sweet, I do have a say sometimes on where I can go (no northeast LOL). Bigger freight base also means variety in where you can go.
3. More terminals. You can't imagine how annoying it is to work for a company that has 3-5 terminals in which they do maintenence in. It's nice to have a company terminal nearby not just to get work done on your truck but so you can get fuel, a free shower, free laundry, free truck wash and no lot lizards. LOL :lol:
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Originally Posted by Soladad
Companies have a right to check DAC records. Never know what is trying to be hidden by a voice on a phone. Doesn't matter how long you have been out on the road or what track record you have companies have a right to protect themselves and insurance companies expect background checks.
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I think you missed my point. The roehl recruiter accused the man of being a liar without reason. Of course your DAC will be pulled when seeking employment.
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Originally Posted by Soladad
Yes, I know Troy. Yes...he has a "attitude" toward women. I just avoid him. It is unfortunate that he has not been overheard by a superior but it is only time before it happens. It is your word against his at present. I agree that it doesn't look good to new people coming in but why didn't you say anything about it when you went through orientation?
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I do regret not saying something to management. His attitude is absolutely terrible. I was so nervous in orientation, I was just concentrating on all the paperwork and policies, etc.
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Originally Posted by Soladad
Maybe you were expecting too much as a new driver.
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Yeah, I was just expecting to make enough money to support my family. Silly me!! :P
Roehl isnt the worst company out there, but I certainly think where I'm at is much better.