The trucking company needs to be 100% sure that you are ready to make your first steps on your own. After the training the trucking company will increase your truck driver salary for sure.
The training period will be hard and demanding but you need to stay sharp and focused because it is for your own good. You are a baby in this business and you have to develop high skills to drive by your own.
Expect That You Will Be Less Paid
You as a Rookie truck drivers without a mentor by your side you need to learn a lot about the rules and regulations of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and everything that is connected with the road, the vehicle and you.
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All of this can be very frustrating and on top of that, the low rate per mile can be the ”cherry” on the top. I understand that it is not easy but I need you to be patient and know that the glory comes after the battle. I mean that before you take a credit for something you need to do something right.
