[Duce]

Hello Fred..

I was wondering if you know if there are any Tmc approved CDL schools in N.J.? I was told that i need a re-fresher course.

Regards

Dino.

[GoldiesPlating]

Originally Posted by Duce

Hello Fred..

I was wondering if you know if there are any Tmc approved CDL schools in N.J.? I was told that i need a re-fresher course.

Regards

Dino.

The ones i know of are as follows:
American Trucking Academy (Turnersville) TURNERSVILLE NJ
Shore Tractor Training (Forked River) FORKED RVR NJ
Smith & Solomon EDISON NJ
Smith & Solomon CHERRY HILL NJ
Smith & Solomon LINDEN NJ
Superior Tractor Trailer Training (Toms River ) TOMS RVR NJ
Smith & Solomon BORDENTOWN NJ
Shore Tractor Trailer (Pleasantville, NJ) PLEASANTVILLE NJ
Superior Tractor Trailer Training (Pleasantville) PLEASANTVILLE NJ
Bradway Trucking (Vineland) VINELAND NJ
Smith & Solomon N BERGEN NJ

[GoldiesPlating]

Originally Posted by Nitrous

I am curious about the 23-32%. What are the stipulations to getting an increase?Decrease? Why is all this so secrect on their website? Also, I dont see specifics on mileage pay either. Makes me suspect. Also I live
outside the linehaul zone, how much freight is coming to Florida thru TMC.

A driver is reviewed monthly on several things: Out of Route mileage, TripPak turnaround time (getting your bills sent in in a timely manor), Truck appearance, Damage/Claim free deliveries, Idle time, Completing an online open book test, attending a one time, two day, "TQM" driver class in Des Moines. Doing all these things properly (essentially just doing your job correctly) keeps your percentage up. I'm currently at 29% and have YET to do the online test or attend the TQM class. Percentages vary from 23% to 32%. I don't know ANYONE who's below 26%. Mileage pay I don't worry about because in my case, percent always beats mileage. I BELIEVE new guys start at 32 cpm but I'm not sure. At percent, I'm making the equivelant of 48-51 cpm on the average.
I have no idea about Florida as I never ran there but if you are outside linehaul, you will be considered longhaul and be out 2-3 weeks at a time.

[GoldiesPlating]

Originally Posted by KATMANN

Lot of good questions....

Thanks for answering them..........


BTW. Awesome web site!!!!!!!

Thanks Katman!!

[Nitrous]

Thanks Fred for some straight up answers. Keep up the positive attitude.
Most people dont realize how far that can take a person. Great website by the way.

[AlabamaMustang]

Hey Fred!!
I am Finally posting after reading these posts additively,..for about 4 months, going to cdl school, pre hiring with Rebecca,even talked to you on the phone once, but anyways, thanks for all your help, should be coming to Iowa Monday.
BTW, Do the trucks already have fridges in them, Tv's??

[Duce]

Are any of the schools accredited by TMC? that are in NJ.
Is there any advantage to going to school in Iowa?

BTW, great website

Regards

[TankerYanker]

Is it my understanding that TMC dispatches you for each load, or do you pick your load off a board when you get to your delivery point .

I thought that I once read in a previous post that you choose your loads after you arrive at a customers off quallcom, or whatever, and your responsible for getting yourself headed home for the weekends.

Just wondering if it had changed or if I am mistaken. Thanks

[richey94]

I don't know ANYONE who's below 26%.

Jeff recently met a driver that was still at 23% this week. Of course he hadn't washed the truck in 3 weeks :roll: and recently hit something with the truck.

[richey94]

Fred do you know if TMC pays layover pay and if they do how much is it?

Jeff is experiencing this for the first time and I was just wondering. His load was canceled and the only load they had in the area was going the opposite direction of home. He already has something lined up for tomorrow.