KLLM school pay, training pay, and average weekly miles *Sorry about the audio*

[@eternialthemc]

I went to the Kllm academy in burns harbor Indiana. Im with ffe not Kllm. I got 910 a week

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

$910 a week during training with the trainer?

[@eternialthemc]

@@bigsmoothtruckin with the trainer we only get $.50 a mile but we get $100 home time like you do and we also get $35 a stop anywhere between eight and 10 stops a week

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@eternialthemc Wait, are you local? That's a lot of stops per week. If they give us a local load or a load that requires multiple stops, we get $50 per stop. But that's because I'm OTR, so that rarely happens

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Also, you said you got 910 a week, 910 of what and what for?

[@eternialthemc]

@@bigsmoothtruckin no otr from terminal to terminal

[@BabidollJonez]

I swear you got the best updated videos!! I just signed my offer letter today!

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Haha I'm glad! Lol, I just want to be as informative as possible haha. It's a blessing I can help in anyway🙏🏽

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I hope everything goes as you hope

[@TruckerDan1736]

Thanks for the information ! What is the detention , layover, breakdown and inclement weather pay like ?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

As far as I'm aware, nothing for weather and I haven't had a really long breakdown so I'm not sure there, but I believe layover is $50 a day, and detention is $10 an hour up to $100 a day, and that starts after the 3rd hour on the 4th hour. (So if you've been getting unloaded for 5 hours, you would have earned $20) but you have to submit that in, they don't just automatically pay that.

[@ElGringoLocoOficial]

The bed situation sucks. There's not an upper and lower bed?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Yea, there's 2 beds for every truck with KLLM

[@jl909-nr5vx]

If you didn't go to KLLM's school...would they still have hired you if you went to a community college CDL school?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

No, you would need 3 months of experience if you already hold a CDL

[@jl909-nr5vx]

And that is the tricky part....if a person got a job for just 3 months after they had their CDL...likely they are going to be seen as flaky. So...if a person gets a job after CDL school...they really want top keep it for 1 year... so as to protect their employability. So...after that one year....they are free to go any where....will have many opportunities. @@bigsmoothtruckin

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@jl909-nr5vx Eh, that's what we're told and it's true, but not totally. After the 3-6 months you can start calling around and some good ones will hire you. The year thing is recommended but I know plenty that didn't follow that year "rule"

[@Rico-k8c]

Do they have offer housing at the school and how did u get there? Did they cover that?, And can you do regional for them?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I do have a video on this, but in short. Yes. They give hotels for you You get there by bus (greyhound) They have a shuttle from the hotel to the school and back And they do have regional accounts in some areas

[@edgargarciavazquez3545]

Whats the fastes way to join. I was looking at swift and Stevens transport but came across you. And love what you have to say about kllm and im in Mississippi

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

You in MS? Bet, all you gotta do is put in an application and call a recruiter. And if you get your permit by yourself, you'd get in faster

[@edgargarciavazquez3545]

@@bigsmoothtruckin I Just applied this morning and they already gave me a day to start the program

[@edgargarciavazquez3545]

Im exited but the pre trip has me scared

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Dope, bro!

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

They train pretty well, you'll do great man

[@TheTowShow512]

How you run with your trainer? Teams or super solo?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Each trainer is different from what I hear. But me personally we ran as a team, but one guy told me he runs as a super solo

[@kriswhite2295]

Love the info! How did your home time work when you was with the trainer? Did you get home time if so how often?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

It's pretty much up to your trainer, I told mine I'd rather stay out the whole time so I can upgrade as soon as I possibly can. But most went home after a 3 weeks or so. But it's entirely up to your trainer I believe

[@kriswhite2295]

@@bigsmoothtruckin cool cool thank ya. Thinking of joining and just wanting to get some more info before I pull the plug

[@LS_King7]

Say bro will KLLM give you a raise after training??? Also how is dispatch like? Are they dependable? Did you experience anything crazy in your first year with the company

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Peace bro! I have a video on the full pay breakdown but in short. Yes they have raises. When you get your CDL it's .60cpm 3months it'll be .62cpm 6months it'll be .64cpm After 1 year it'll be .65cpm Then a 1 cent Raise after each following year.

[@LS_King7]

@@bigsmoothtruckinAppreciate that man I been thinking about going through with the academy. Im from Jackson, MS but would think if I took the class in Texas what would the opportunities be like. But I appreciate you taking the time out to reply back. Are you currently still driving for them or a new company?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Sorry for the late response, I'm still with the same company

[@Scubajayyy]

I’m about to join HDS trucking school to get my cdl and I think kllm who I’m going to start with that .60 cpm is nice for out of their training program

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Make sure you call and check on that bro. Some people told me that kllm won't hire you until you have 3 months of experience first, so definitely check on that. They hire you immediately if you get your CDL through them, not always if you get your CDL from somewhere else.

[@JoesRambles]

I'm getting ready to start the KLLM school in Mississippi. I just submitted my application. This video was very informative. Do you have one where you talk about the school and how it was?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Actually, I haven't made a detailed video on the school itself yet, but I definitely will be making one soon when I get the time. I hope I answered your question. But overall school was pretty good, just crappy food. When are you starting?

[@JoesRambles]

@@bigsmoothtruckin Awesome man! I enjoyed your videos. But, you sleep in the same bed with your trainer or is it like a double bunk?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@JoesRambles Funny, imma make a detailed video on training with the trainer but to keep it short, there is 2 beds (watch truck review part 1) but there will be times where you might sleep on the bottom bed (the trainers bed) but NEVER at the same time.

[@jasonforsyth2530]

How long are you committed to KLLM if you go to their CDL school?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

It's a year contract. But to be honest, it's one of the best companies if you need a school to train you. They have a great program and some of the best pay for starters/new drivers

[@treyallias5533]

Im starting in a few days, i appreciate this video you broke it down amazingly. And now ik what to expect🙌🏿. Thanks man, 👍🏿

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

No problem bro, I just wanna give the information I wish I had and help people

[@Ezme_]

If KLLM is paying for my cdl can I still choose to drive local under contract ?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

If you mean local for KLLM, I believe so. If you mean switching company, I think you'd have to pay the contract first

[@ronnie_fryman]

I’m considering driving for KLLM. What do they have their truck speed set at?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

For company 62mph pedal 65mph cruise 67-70mph pass-smart (30 minutes)

[@ronnie_fryman]

@@bigsmoothtruckin I signed my job offer letter today. I hope it’s worth it. I work hourly for Ozark Motor Lines as a local driver, but the hours just ain’t cutting it. Hopefully I’ll do better there.

[@RedRedred-ld4pb]

I was to set at 65 mph

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I hope so bro. I hope so🙏🏽

[@mikedr9340]

How long was the process after applying to get in school

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Usually a 2 month wait to get in. Unless you have a permit then it's faster, typically.

[@jeffmorriessette6806]

Bro I’m thinking about coming to KLLM from Werner, how good are they at reimbursing you for the trailer washout?! I heard on other reviews they don’t pay

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

If you are near a terminal or blue beacon, they wash your trailer out for free basically because they have an account with blue beacon. But if you have to go to any other place for a trailer wash, make sure you send in a macro for a money code and you will use your fuel card to pay for it, so it never leaves your check. If you pay for it yourself, then you might have an issue, so just never do that, lol. But yea, if you do everything right you never have to pay to even worry about a reimbursement

[@PlayMakerKev]

What was your trainer name so I can hopefully get him.. 😂 need a cool trainer so the experience can be more learning then bad vibes with learning!

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Haha, understandable. Shoot me a message on IG, don't want to say his name on a public platform like that

[@feliciawhite2264]

How long do u have to be with a trainer

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

4-6 weeks depending on how fast you catch on. But typically 6 weeks

[@pablocayetano4982]

so they only pay by how many miles you run?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Yes, most over the road driver gets either paid by the mile, or by percentage of what the load is worth. Unless local.

[@CartierJay]

Keep the vids coming💯

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Appreciate it bro, your original comment made me make another vid and post again🙏🏽

[@bkpslp1]

I’m signing up today

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Dope bro, I hope it works out!

[@bkpslp1]

@@bigsmoothtruckin I can’t wait! Thanks so much..

[@bkpslp1]

When I make it through maybe you could train me.