TMC CDL SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

TMC, New Truck Driver, Experience

[@botomusprime6238]

I’m a current driver for TMC and I will tell you, just the vibe that you get from the higher ups, they don’t give af about individual drivers. Right now TMC is hiring so many drivers they are in the transition from a big Carrier to a true mega carrier. I wanted to believe all the bs at first when I was new that you are treated like family and stuff but as time goes on you start to see through the lines. Yes you can make bank at tmc but in my opinion only if you stay out for a minimum of 2 weeks to get that good paying load that delivers the second Monday you stay out. There is no money in going home every weekend at TMC which is what most people do. Unless you live in a specific area with high paying freight. TMC is and has strayed away from their core values ever since the owner recently passed, now you have all the new white collar corporate owners who have never drove a truck before trying to fill as many seats as possible to make as much $$ as possible. Hell I even think in a couple years they will get rid of the black and chrome Petes and go with a freight liner outfitted with a aero kit since they are cheaper. TMC isn’t what it use to be, it’s suffering from its own success right now and in my opinion soon will be just another mega carrier with nothing special about it which is what use to bring good drivers in to TMC because they wanted to work for a company that took pride in themselves. Just my 2 cents as a driver

[@rookiedriver6770]

Damn man.. thanks for the comment. I was thinking when I was in iowa damn this is a lot of trainies and they are weekly cycling in and out more. They must have TONS of drivers lmao

[@orangekush4everyone]

i started orientation today. i get that feeling that your just a number and a body to fill a seat. unfortunately i see them as a stepping stone and not a long term employer

[@16jiucyz]

@@orangekush4everyoneyou end up getting you CDL through them?

[@drewskibeats]

@@orangekush4everyonedid they watch you take the drug test

[@cbolton81]

I’m going to the class in July and I already have plans of not staying long after I get my cdl with them. Idc about paying them back. I’ll send them money to keep them quiet. But I plan on driving for chick fila or some other place like that. You make bank at them places.

[@christophershawnmaddox6892]

i had a situation where i went to Truck Driving school in september 2001 i graduated I owed 12k with a 21% interest i think 🤔 it came out to 18k when 911 happened God wipe out my Debt bc in the Towers was the financing company for the school all the Data got wiped out.

[@HostileGingerATL]

What a blessing. 😂🙌🏻

[@christophershawnmaddox6892]

i would hire A Lawyer sue them after they told you that you don’t owe 4,000 then sent you a letter wanting there money the right lawyer you get you out of the contract bc they Breach there side of the contract by Firing you.

[@matthewsnyder4091]

I heard these carriers will cave in if you get a lawyer. They'll stop seeking debts.

[@Gaming-inthezone]

Hi, thank you for this information, I have a question after you got fire that first week, when you went out with the trainer, what happened to your class A cld, did you have to pay any money to Tmc? Because I read they want people to commit to work with them for one year.

[@willymobile]

So you got your CDL through them? Did you disclose where your CDL came from to your new employer? Did you just straight up say you got fired and they hired you anyways? I'm pretty scared about committing to training then having to deal with something dumb like that. Glad it worked out for you.

[@rookiedriver6770]

Yea got my cdl through tmc. During my interview with sysco just told them flatbed or even OTR wasn't for me and I got hired. Definitely blessed with that.

[@just52389]

I just left TMC 2 weeks ago. I got my CDL through them. Training is good and and reputable. But tbh do your 6 months and GTFO and make some real money

[@Broken-Nation]

How was the math on the test?

[@detroitdiesel249]

I don’t get this..Tmc is a great company. The best equipment out there. The company stands for something n if you don’t live up your gone that’s the way it should be..it’s a dangerous job doing flatbed. I don’t work for them anymore.I worked for them for 4 yrs. Nothing bad to say.the program to get your cdls is the best hand down.. you do your job you run n it’s all good..

[@donjulio4025]

These big companies are just driver mills. Any company that hires you in 24 hours are desperate and will hire anyone.

[@jc9876]

What happens if you don’t do well on those tests they have you take on the computer the first 2-3 days you are there? Will they send you home?

[@booneboone9705]

Does TMC pay during orientation weeks (non driving) or on the road when you start training behind the wheel?

[@rookiedriver6770]

When I went through they were paying 500 a week during cdl school and otr training.

[@booneboone9705]

@@rookiedriver6770 Thanks

[@NikkoG]

Did they send you home after the initial 3 WEEKS training so you could file for the CDL?

[@rookiedriver6770]

Yea I was home for a week before I left with a "trainer"

[@Shawn-hs8qk]

Just went to TDI in Milton Fl. Was not impressed. I’m from Des Moines, but living in Fl, the last year or so. Was planning on moving back.The driving was easy. I got the backing manuevers down but would like more practice. Would like to work more on Pretrip and in cab.

[@Jaragreene]

What was the physical test like?

[@rookiedriver6770]

Just a normal dot physical. They check your eyes, check for hernias and flexibility I think. Orrr if your talking about at the beginning you have to show you can lift the lumber tarp onto the trailer and climb ladder.

[@treymcleod4916]

What kind of drug test do they do? Hair follicle or urine? Or both?

[@rookiedriver6770]

We did urine

[@treymcleod4916]

Thanks man this is really good to know

[@larrygreene1536]

Are they standing over your back like a hawk or do you have peace in the bathroom lol?

[@spamm5481]

Do you have to do the 3 weeks otr with them?

[@rookiedriver6770]

3 weeks OTR with a trainer then your on your own.

[@rastiarjaff7347]

@@rookiedriver6770 Talk to them and see what they has for you

[@christophershawnmaddox6892]

if your talking about Training i would say yes 3-4 weeks it depends on how you are doing your Trainer can tell you. Covenant is a teaming company you would have to come with a Co Driver or meet someone in orientation. my recruiter told me they will give you a list of people in your area you call 📱 talk with them & set up a meeting with them.

[@chrisbollinger1225]

2 wk class is $650 per week

[@rookiedriver6770]

Thanks for the clarification bro! 💪

[@kromahj]

What happens if you get your CDL and don't want to work for them?

[@rookiedriver6770]

You owe 4k I set up a payment plan no interest

[@kromahj]

@@rookiedriver6770 oh ok. That not bad, as long I get my CDL from them . Haha. Cuz some schools charge more then that.

[@kromahj]

@@rookiedriver6770 so you don't have to go to MVA to take the CDl driving test right?

[@rookiedriver6770]

@@kromahj no when you back from Tmc all you have to do is go pick up your license pretty much. If you go don’t give off any impression that your going to leave right after or they will send you home. They sent a guy home bc he said his dad was a owner operator and when he gets his cdl he is going to be one.

[@kromahj]

@@rookiedriver6770 oh ok. Thanks bro

[@keenodargan3733]

Did they train you on a manual or automatic

[@rookiedriver6770]

Auto baby

[@kromahj]

@@rookiedriver6770 just get my CDL A learning permit, I also have my DOT card. I thinking about going with CR England

[@JampMan1982]

Do u get to choose which location to go to?

[@rookiedriver6770]

I don't believe you can refuse a load until one year in

[@cisolatw]

Did drug test, Which urine /hair ??

[@rookiedriver6770]

Urine

[@dsneakerexpress6416]

I just left Tmc they are dirty

[@rookiedriver6770]

What happened??

[@dsneakerexpress6416]

@@rookiedriver6770 send me your contact info

[@dsneakerexpress6416]

@@rookiedriver6770 basically the same shit happened with u

[@rastiarjaff7347]

P&S do better flatbed then TMC and they pay More .

[@rookiedriver6770]

What's the max percentage with P&S? Tmc maxes out at 34% per load.

[@rastiarjaff7347]

@@rookiedriver6770 You can talk to them and see what they has for you

[@chrisbollinger1225]

I make an average of $1800/wk at TMC and go home for 48 hrs every weekend. Pretty sure p&s is not close to that lol

[@rookiedriver6770]

@@chrisbollinger1225 hell yea man! Out their grinding!

[@chrisbollinger1225]

@@rookiedriver6770 and I’m not a trainer. That’s solo on about 2000 miles a week. I have averaged 90 cents for all miles since coming here.

[@donmark7972]

What kinda test hair ?

[@beerandgasolinemagazine5581]

Pubic hair test. They don't use scissors and just rip it from your balls...root and all. My left nut is still bald. Thinking about suing.

[@rookiedriver6770]

@@beerandgasolinemagazine5581😂😂 bruh

[@IsoTev]

Hey man

[@IsoTev]

I’m out in Texas is there a way to start local with no cdl

[@rookiedriver6770]

@@IsoTev not without your cdl once you get that you can go local

[@user-bb6du1my5y]

Porke ketecorieron

[@jc9876]

What happens if you don’t do well on those tests they have you take on the computer the first 2-3 days you are there? Will they send you home?

[@rookiedriver6770]

Maybe but you'll do well lol no one I know failed out bc of that

[@jc9876]

Thanks a lot I’m currently at TMC in the CDL program still on the first week. Backing up in a straight line is so hard we will practice more next week but I’m nervous because I basically only have 1 week to learn before they test me 😫

[@rookiedriver6770]

@@jc9876 you got it bro! Just take your time and use your pull ups and GOAL

[@jc9876]

@@rookiedriver6770 thanks bro 1 last question, is it normal to feel overwhelmed I’m at the end of week 1 and to be honest it’s just so much info to take it. I feel like I haven’t really learned anything we did load securement today the guys I was with had a pretty good idea of how to do it not sure if they have some experience or not but I just feel like I haven’t really learned much since I got here lol

[@rookiedriver6770]

@@jc9876 definitely normal to feel overwhelmed if you have zero experience or idea on anything man. You'll get load securment down with your trainer.