Okay...I've been out of trucking since Dec. 2008. I'm going back. And I have to start over.
This is why I have applied at Western Express. Sure as heck not for the pay. All kinds of red flags within this adventure, and a very good chance I won't even work for them. The bus ride to Nashville, TN would have been 18 hr ride. Screw that, caught a flight with Southwest. With one layover, max time 4 hours, not including boarding. I was reassured I would get my ticket reimbursed. We'll see.
So far, I've just talked to the recruiter. And ofcourse, he promised the world. I'm suppose to go to 2 days of orientation (non-paid), and 3 days of load securement. (paid $50 per day). I'm suppose to go into the flatbed division. After this, I'm suppose to go out with a driver for 1-2 weeks just so the company know I can still drive. This is paid at $375 per week. Big bonus here--only have to pay taxes on half. (My recruiter thought this might be a positive thing with me...) So, with not even been there, I'm already on per diem pay. (Kinda made this clear to my lovely recruiter that would be a deal breaker) I'm hoping I can get them to just use straight milage pay.
After all of that, I get into a rig, and start earning all the way up to .75/mile......well, This is what it really is:
- 0 - 200 miles = .75/mile
- 200 - 400 miles = .45/mile
- 400 + = .33/mile
Okay. If you gotta start over, and don't have the money for a refresher course, here is a start. And the standard promise of 2500 - 2800 miles per week. Sure.
As you read this, the question comes to mind. Why?
The answer is simple. My business is going broke, and I need to get back to work.
So I will keep everyone informed on what happens. Worse case.....My rants will be short.