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Originally Posted by ZiggynCali
What exactly happend? I'm thinking of going there I live near the school in Fontana. Did you end up going through school an getting your license or did you leave before you got your license. If you did get your license how was the pay starting out, thanks....
:!: DO NOT GO TO WORK FOR Central Refrigeration Service, Inc. :!: . Yes, I received my license and spent the most dreadful 4 months at the hands of clearly the most extortive group I’ve ever encountered.
Out of 12 students in my class, only one is still with the company. From the previous class of 26, only 2 have remained; all are desperately seeking a new career or company to drive for. Each now owe approximately 1500.00 to 3000.00 for training that doesn’t amount to more than “team driving”. It is much cheaper to attend a State sponsored or low cost school to obtain your license then attend a companies training. This way, when you feel as though you have made a mistake – you have a way out!
You do not get paid by the mile you get paid from zip code to zip code; this often results in 40 to 60 miles less than what you’ve travel – this adds up. Big-time, nearly 10% of your miles traveled. That is, over the course of your required 10,500 mile month, 1050 unpaid miles or (.29 cents per mile = $304.50 per month) or ($3654.00 per year)
The companies latest routine is, “this is a fuel crisis we no longer get you home, you’ll need to park your truck at a truck-stop”(closest to your last delivery taking full responsibility for your tractor and trailer), then make your way home and return to your truck, at your own expense (300+ miles). Anything that happens to your truck, while gone, will come out of your check. (Truck-stops are notorious for damage while parked)
I am waiting on a large number of pictures along with the drivers statement (Police Report – finding no fault of the driver) to include with this post. The driver is being charged with the towing and damage to the truck (though the State Troopers side with the driver) Company policy is AT FAULT until proven otherwise. A law enforcement report is not satisfactory.
In summary, If you have no life, no home, no self-esteem, no bills and don’t mind taking it in the behind… Central is for you.