We were talked into going by bus to Vandalia, OH for orientation for USA Trucking. Getting to Vandalia Greyhound, there were 5 of us waiting almost 2 hours in the cold and rain waiting for our "shuttle" which was a taxi which would only hold 4 of us. We never did see the 5th guy show up. Our driver said ours was the last trip of the night... So we get to the motel after 11 and have to be up at 5 to get ready to catch the 6 oclock ride to orientation...After finding time to fill out the THIRD employment application the desk clerk threw at us to bring in the am. We're a team so figure everythings good - promised a nice hire on bonus etc. We had called and called and talked and emailed and said we will NOT COME UNTIL ALL THE BACKGROUND WAS DONE. We were assured it was. Then on the third day, after actually signing on with taxes and off time and the paperwork for them to get their tax break----LO AND BEHOLD---they first couldn't get hold of our old boss, then did and got a bullcrap story of time driven. Which our old boss denies and called them to ream them out right in front of us. We have 30 yrs of experience - not a word said against us by any employer and even have letters of recommedation and re-hire statements from ex-employers. Maybe they're just after that paper signature for the government tax $$$$????? Don't believe a word USA recruiters or trainers tell you. One guy was there cuz CRST rejected him for "learning too slow"!!! He might be on the road with ya all in the near future! But went through C1 so they can get a little dough out of him!

12/18/09
This a company that offers you nothing but good promises, great income, and a new career…Does it sound too good to be truth? Keep dreaming…This is what I found.
Their dispatchers treat you worst than a slave. They think that because you are a driver you’re got to be dump and they treat you accordingly. Do you get treated nice? Yes if you’re ok with driving all over the place, low mileage pay and $45.00, $120.00, $350.00, and for sure not more than $500.00 paychecks every week, then this is the company for you. They will make sure your pay check will get no bigger than this amount. If someone else tells you that they got bigger paychecks is because they work as trainers or in teams. If you called to complaint that your paycheck does not reflect your mileage driven, they play dump saying that it was a mistake and that you will get the right amount next pay period. How often will you experience this? Every time you get scheduled to go home. Imagine going home expecting at least $500.00 to pay some bills or rent and your pay check is less than $240.00. You already save to pay some bills, but you’re counting with this extra money and you just don’t get it, and when you finally get to paid your bills you got all these extra charges you need to take care of. Now let’s talk about truck repairs. Every single time you go to the repair shop you’re told that they can’t service your truck till Thursday and today is Monday. What a nice way to tell you get out of here, I am busy and don’t bother me. How many times did I experience it? 4. How many times did I see it? More than 40, I am not exaggerating here, and if they finally service your truck, you’re up for a good surprise; they take lots of short cuts on everything. The only time your truck gets good service is when you’re broken down in the middle of the highway. The biggest problem is how this affects your income, and I already mention they don’t really care about your income as long as they continue to get their hourly pay or their monthly salary. If for any reason you’re not happy with your mileage, truck, or dispatcher your manager will tell you to leave the truck right there, don’t mind the cargo or how you’ll be able to get home, they will tow the truck and by the way you’re paying for it. They have what they called an escrow account, money is deducted from your paycheck every week and deposit in this account to pay for any damages or tow expenses. Did this happen to me? Yes it did, 1600 miles away from home, since you get mediocre paychecks not enough money to get back home. Do I know if this happened to other drivers? Yes at least 3, all from the same orientation class. The orientation class was about 60 people, and they started selecting drivers, at the end of the orientation only 18 drivers got hire, the rest were sent home for multiple reasons, most of them did not agreed on low pay. Why did I take this job, if the pay was not what it should be? Like most people I told my self that I could do this, and once they notice my performance, I’ll be able to get a rise. Picking loads on time, delivery on time not matter how long the distance or the weather. Did I ask for a rise? Yes I did. Did I get one? I kept on dreaming.
How good was my truck? 2009, with an APU. Does everyone get this kind of equipment? Not, only in your dreams my friend. If this makes sense to you, and the income is ok with you, I guess this is the right company for you to work for. If not, then don’t even try it. I wish I could be able to tell you more but I have to go.
Sincerely: Dump truck driver