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Originally Posted by kimoyo
I'm seriously looking at TMC and I have a few questions for you guys.
I read somewhere about a 6 month contract and people not getting their last paycheck. Does someone who already went to a driving school and received his cdl but has no experience yet have to sign a contract? I've heard some companies can be trigger-happy on DAC. When and why does TMC put something on a driver's DAC? Say I decide after a few months its just not for me or better yet, say I can't cut it during training will TMC, what will TMC do? I'm a New Yorker and I love the east coast. Is it possible to stay in the northeast? Is it possible to be home daily (I'm from manhattan)? Is the freight better over here and is the pay better over here? I am not opposed to running on weekends and nights, in some ways I would prefer it. Is it possible to run hard for 4 days and be off 3 consistently with TMC? I hoping to be back in school in 1.5 years and would very much like to be in a good situation to do that. Any positives to running nights and weekends? Whats up with detention at companies when your in a TMC truck? Do you get to the front of the line quicker? How is it in the N.E.? Sorry for all the questions and thanks for the help. Paul |
Originally Posted by kimoyo
I'm a New Yorker and I love the east coast. Is it possible to stay in the northeast? Is it possible to be home daily (I'm from manhattan)? Is the freight better over here and is the pay better over here?
Typically, the freight headed in to the northeast pays well and leaving stinks. |
There is an agreement that is signed, which has a 6 month time on it! It is a training reimbursement clause, should you leave before the 6 month period. I believe at 3 months, they ding your pay for $500 and from 3 -6 months it is $250. It may be different a bit from experienced and new drivers. Not sure how it works if they are doing tuition reimbursement.
They do invest allot of time into orientation, training, and housing to get you on, so it is only fair that they have this clause! As far as them being trigger happy on your DAC, if you leave on good terms, truck and equipment turned in properly, yadda yadda, they will not put any derogatory comments.
Originally Posted by kimoyo
I'm seriously looking at TMC and I have a few questions for you guys.
I read somewhere about a 6 month contract and people not getting their last paycheck. Does someone who already went to a driving school and received his cdl but has no experience yet have to sign a contract? I've heard some companies can be trigger-happy on DAC. When and why does TMC put something on a driver's DAC? Say I decide after a few months its just not for me or better yet, say I can't cut it during training will TMC, what will TMC do? I'm a New Yorker and I love the east coast. Is it possible to stay in the northeast? Is it possible to be home daily (I'm from manhattan)? Is the freight better over here and is the pay better over here? I am not opposed to running on weekends and nights, in some ways I would prefer it. Is it possible to run hard for 4 days and be off 3 consistently with TMC? I hoping to be back in school in 1.5 years and would very much like to be in a good situation to do that. Any positives to running nights and weekends? Whats up with detention at companies when your in a TMC truck? Do you get to the front of the line quicker? How is it in the N.E.? Sorry for all the questions and thanks for the help. Paul |
Originally Posted by countryhorseman
There is an agreement that is signed, which has a 6 month time on it! It is a training reimbursement clause, should you leave before the 6 month period. I believe at 3 months, they ding your pay for $500 and from 3 -6 months it is $250. It may be different a bit from experienced and new drivers. Not sure how it works if they are doing tuition reimbursement.
They do invest allot of time into orientation, training, and housing to get you on, so it is only fair that they have this clause! As far as them being trigger happy on your DAC, if you leave on good terms, truck and equipment turned in properly, yadda yadda, they will not put any derogatory comments. |
Hey Fred i spoke with you a couple of weeks ago.Great news friday i got the call from the school i will be attending. TMC finally approved my app :D
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Originally Posted by goin for broke
Hey Fred i spoke with you a couple of weeks ago.Great news friday i got the call from the school i will be attending. TMC finally approved my app :D
Good Luck, Pay Attention and be Safe!! Call anytime! |
Thanks Fred i apreciate the advice and words of encouragement you gave me.I start school jan 2 for 4 weeks then off to Des Moines. I know this is a bad time of year to start flatbedding, If i go linehaul will they put me with someone who doe's linehaul. Or is it whoever is available, Could you or anyone else tell me how the truck's are spec'ed out. I read somewhere they have sirius radios in them any truth to that. Any and all info greatly apreciate . I can't wait to start freezing my butt off again :P
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Originally Posted by goin for broke
Thanks Fred i apreciate the advice and words of encouragement you gave me.I start school jan 2 for 4 weeks then off to Des Moines. I know this is a bad time of year to start flatbedding, If i go linehaul will they put me with someone who doe's linehaul. Or is it whoever is available, Could you or anyone else tell me how the truck's are spec'ed out. I read somewhere they have sirius radios in them any truth to that. Any and all info greatly apreciate . I can't wait to start freezing my butt off again :P
Here are just a few of the features offered on our trucks: Leather seats and top-of-the-line interior package Power heated mirrors CB radios Power steering & power windows Eaton Vorad Collision Warning System Jake Brake 13-speed transmission Cat C-15 475 horsepower engine Qualcomm Satellite System Here you can see some of the trucks TMC has for sale. http://www.blackandchromesales.com/inventory.aspx |
Originally Posted by goin for broke
Thanks Fred i apreciate the advice and words of encouragement you gave me.I start school jan 2 for 4 weeks then off to Des Moines. I know this is a bad time of year to start flatbedding, If i go linehaul will they put me with someone who doe's linehaul. Or is it whoever is available, Could you or anyone else tell me how the truck's are spec'ed out. I read somewhere they have sirius radios in them any truth to that. Any and all info greatly apreciate . I can't wait to start freezing my butt off again :P
The trucks are "Owner-Operator" spec'ed with the "Platinum" interior package I believe Peterbilt calls it and LOTS of add-on chrome and lights on the outside. The stereos are KICK ASS LOUD with a subwoffer and speakers all the way around- (Doors, headliner, rear sides, bunk, etc...) I brought LOTS of custom burned CD's to fill the hours and days of driving. Where do you live? Also go to www.flatbedfred.com (my old TMC site which is back up for nostalgia purposes only. The Diary section makes for interesting reading :wink: . |
Originally Posted by goin for broke
If i go linehaul will they put me with someone who doe's linehaul. Or is it whoever is available.
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