Working as a new greyhound driver in 2018 part 1

[@THECLARENCES]

Hi Phillip! My Father, Robert Medeiros, really enjoys your videos! He is 87 years and STILL drives buses!!! He drove for Greyhound & many other bus companies. He’s been driving since the late 40’s!!! xoxo The Clarences

[@elpuft]

Got a interview next Friday. Hope all goes well

[@genesis1177]

I drove bus for a company that Greyhound subleased us to do routes to and from Atlantic City when I lived in Pennsylvania. I operated a MCI 53 passenger. I only worked for the company on weekends since I had a another job driving for someone else during the week. But, I can't say I enjoyed the runs because of the bus company, not the people, etc. I realized the pay wasn't worth the extra work. I looked up Greyhound salaries this week and I was shocked to see how low they were offering. I have been driving for 22 years, 12 of the last driving hazmat truck, which pays a lot more. And less aggravation because of no one else in my vehicle. I like it a lot more than bus and would not want to do that again.

[@bigkw]

Hi philip, I used to drive back in the early 90s to the mid-90s. Based out of Orlando and then jacksonville. Extra board was tough!

[@bigkw]

I liked running up and down the east coast. We work the Summers out of the port authority. Lots and lots and lots of work up there. Back then the pay was $13.83 an hour, which sounds like not much, when you go for making $6.50 an hour hauling appliances up and down the stairs, it's like hitting the lottery! Had a great time met a lot of people. Some good some just flat out crazy. But for the most part I really enjoyed my time there.

[@Monk_Mode_Master]

You explained yourself very well and covered alot of topics. Good job

[@kettlejuan9759]

Going to start training January 7, 2019 out of NYC Thanks for your insight.....do you have any tips for the two week training? Happy new year!

[@Jjonah69]

Kettle Juan i loved working out of grand central. Always on the go too

[@viajero1004]

Is the pay lower if you’re in another state like Arizona or Utah?

[@Exodus26.13Pi]

Content starts at 3:00.

[@telicialawhorn9344]

I am training now

[@Selfcare75]

How is training going? Looking to start training soon.

[@christianramos515]

How is your training going??? What training base they put in

[@Selfcare75]

I haven't started yet. Dec. 3rd.

[@LowLuvR117]

I want no days off i work n drive uber as much as possible i drive at least 20hrs no rest i drive from Houston to NY anytime any min but i luv driving big mayb CDL

[@johnathancrosland6370]

Any idea on how the transfer process work? Like if you're hired in one city how long would a driver have to be employed to transfer to another city and any idea on how long the time frame of employment would have to be before transferring to a different location as a permanent residence?

[@ambitioustsingleton5949]

I was considering working for Greyhound. Thanks for the video

[@tonyjr1325]

I'm going to be a school bus driver and I was curious about greyhound since I take it a lot

[@darriusbrackett3550]

I will love too DRIVE for Grayhound because I want to see the USA but I need 3 years of driving experience and good driving record

[@549BR]

This just proves that many jobs are interesting. Good luck to you.

[@corygance4917]

I worked for Greyhound bro, do your best to spend your off day's in your home. That eighth day rolling day suckkkkks bro

[@mariohodge8524]

I enjoyed the greyhound training and driving school. But the work load I didn't like it

[@robertbauers2210]

I worked for Amtrak out of Lorton Virginia (on AutoTrain) and then out of Washington DC.Whenever I was finished work instead I’d waiting around for hours to ride Amtrak home, I’d take Greyhound home between DC and Hagerstown MD I had the same driver a lot named Rosie Simms unsure what her Base is how long do Drivers stay on Extra Board? with the position I worked for Amtrak, I had a monthly hourly guarantee of 185 hours and we did receive a per diem what was a flat rate per day. Are you still with Greyhound?

[@Sir.Konopka83]

Hey brother I am driver 480088 from Salt Lake City Utah. Be safe and see you on the high way.

[@exoressdelivers70]

In city bus driving you need to be on call only on your days you are scheduled to work which for starters generally is Wednesday through Sunday. You are off Monday and Tuesday as a rookie. But to be on call 24/7 is ridiculous.

[@bricklayerlzdp9825]

Better than otr trucking still I might consider this 😂

[@TVHouseHistorian]

Hi Phil. I’m looking at Greyhound, and I have heard that the way they pay coach operators is quite different from other agencies. If you haven’t already, can you explain how the pay works?

[@Stevensloan09]

Thank you for clearing up the fact that you are paid $100 per day NOT per hour.

[@dorydeviance3774]

My favorite was dead heading the bus when I was on board with them.

[@truckermatt3134]

How do you get in touch with greyhounds hr

[@uncutnewsnow]

My friend do Greyhound drivers uae GPS ?

[@johngally9151]

No

[@stacysamms1216]

no gps? well its not for me. I don't do maps

[@christianramos515]

The video got cut off

[@JemLifeMinistries]

How do I find your videos in order

[@Drakeman2003]

50% of $21.50 is $10.75

[@ANGRY_BUS_DRIVER]

I use to work for Greyhound 2004-2006 that is the worst job I've ever had and local 1700 sucks

[@viajero1004]

How many hours a week do you get?

[@stacysamms1216]

I am a city transit bus driver and was thinking about greyhound, but it sounds like a lot. 30 min pretrip. it only takes me 4 min to pretrip my bus. are you able to pay your bills with the hours you are paid?

[@TheOtakuphill]

Starting at $20.40/hr and averaging 60 hours a week plus incentive pays. I averaged $800 to $1300 a week after taxes.

[@jessefrania2520]

This helps. Thank you. I'm applying.

[@truckingwithdom]

Hey dude, what are the driving requirements?

[@viajero1004]

How many days off do you usually get at home per week or 2 weeks or whatever?

[@ninpo128]

You start on the extra board. You are on call 24/7. No scheduled days off. If you get one it was because you were far down the list. Any even then things change. You could be called at all hours, day or night.

[@ayanamingo3372]

@@ninpo128 that's the only reason why I don't want to work for them

[@kennethg5460]

Mr Cooke you seem like a smart guy. Use your GI benefits go back to trade school and learn to become a diesel mechanic who repairs Greyhound buses or other heavy duty diesel powered equipment.Diesel techs are in huge demand right now and there are more high paying jobs than qualified applicants. Diesel techs start at around 18 to 22 an hr depending on the region and after a few years in the field (4 to 7 years) can make 35 an hour and up to 50. In some parts of the world Diesel techs can make 65 to 100 dollars an hr in high risk areas fixing heavy construction machinery. You will never make that kind of bread driving a bus. Learn a skilled trade brother and invest your money wisely. That is where the real opportunities are. Skilled trades. Current diesel mechanic who makes over a 100k as a CAT Dealer tech and who paid off my 4 family house in only 11 years of ownership.Training in school can take 6 months up to 2 years depending on what school or program you attend. Good luck. There are also paid apprenticeships available if you qualify and already possess a strong mechanical aptitude. I went to a two community college program and worked full time at night. Very affordable and rough but it paid off. I make more money than my girlfriend who is a high school administrator with 2 masters and 80k in student loans. I paid for my school with cash and a small 5k loan that I paid off the first 9 months at my new job as a tech. Current debt; ZERO.

[@christopherpaisley6126]

what type of security clearance is required for a driver in Canada?

[@TheOtakuphill]

None that I know of

[@christopherpaisley6126]

I mean like a background check

[@christopherpaisley6126]

Thanks for answering Philip

[@TheOtakuphill]

Basic criminal, and driving record search

[@comewatchme8432]

I'm, trying to get in and on with greyhound and who do I speak to or call in Los Angeles to get in and start training.

[@LowLuvR117]

So where u at?? N where did u train at

[@TheOtakuphill]

Based and trained in Los Angeles. Been driving on my own for the past 3 weeks now

[@kpspyer]

Phillip Cooke WHAT ROUTE YOU DRIVE?

[@crazyalldatime]

So you keep saying starting pay is 21.50 but then you say 20.40. Which one is it because if its 21.50 then I need to say something.

[@Drakeman2003]

70% of $21.50 is $15.05

[@jamesshaw3850]

I am seeking a position in buffalo ny for greyhound. I would love reach out to you about greyhound. I am retired from active duty navy October 4th 2019

[@berryzu]

James Elie Shaw damn nigga tht gi bill suppose to help a brotha out

[@wilfredocepeda5479]

Good info

[@gregfaircloth6606]

Greyhound is late 97%

[@matthewmorrison8611]

So?? TOUGH!!

[@AFAMKA]

That means this company just paid bullshit...when you at work and if bus broken or no bus to drive is not your fault, you must respect your time to spend to them...

[@alexsbikesandmotors]

what license do you need? Class B with air brake endorsement?

[@TheOtakuphill]

B commercial with air brake, passenger, interstate

[@alexsbikesandmotors]

@@TheOtakuphill thanks

[@RaiderLaker78]

Great information, great job going into detail about pay, thats what most ppl are interested in. Myself as a school bus driver I don't think I could handle the greyhound hours, I love all the time off as a school bus driver lol. But if I ever feel like busting my ass for a year or two I now got some great info.

[@jamalhurd9379]

Get to the DAMN pint urkel!!

[@brianabruce87]

Jamal Hurd lmao

[@ayanamingo3372]

24/7 no thank you

[@merrittvillekid]

When you read the reviews on this company its absolutely horrid

[@LowLuvR117]

Luv it no time off needed here we'll here it is i was in the medical field over 30yrs never off n drove on the they would luv me they hired me ones in NY n train in ATL no need to complained if u already Know what you getting into

[@matthewbratton1478]

I've interviewed with Greyhound. It doesn't sound like you have any life.

[@TheOtakuphill]

No. I get home plenty and I have days where I did nothing. I spent 2 days seeing Vegas with my girl because there was no work.

[@Hoodhistorian562]

I'm a school District truck and bus driver in LA County....I'm almost at 100,000

[@ronhali3164]

I'm driving Flixbus, considering if the grass is greener.

[@thelotus8285]

Im not a Greyhound operator, but i will say YES. Only because i know flixbus is only here for today, and you'll never know where they'll be tomorrow. With Greyhound, the workload sucks, but its a company that you can move state to state and lots of room to advance.

[@thelotus8285]

Plus, Greyhound has been around for damm near 100 years. The company has a tough skin to survive the fast market.

[@yasminewilliams2086]

Hi my is Xavier

[@maryboyle6144]

That's a lie the starting date is 17.50 hour. It's according to where your home terminal is

[@deshaunj1168]

california 20.40 starting

[@byronp24]

EXCELLENT! 📼

[@nancykins8949]

I want to be fr! Insta Treznom1966