Thank U so much for all the info I worked a year at YRC Freight I understand the whole extra board and Union. I’ve been curious about Greyhound for longest time and you answered all my questions. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
Nice video man!!! Very informative. Ive had my CDL A for the past 4yrs and have been driving for a local company here in NJ. I work about 62-64hrs per week give or take and gross $1700-$1800 per week and bring home roughly $1200-$1300 per week. I’m in the truck by 3:00am and usually walking through my home door by 2pm everyday and work no weekends. Actually considered working for greyhound but because of your very informative videos I think I’ll stay where I’m at!!! Keep up the good work bro!!!
I love your videos man keep them coming I just got my CDL class B Licence with airbrakes and Passenger endorsement just received an interview with Greyhound, something I’ve been wanting do for a long time, wishing you the best, I’m ready to get on the road
Thank you for working for greyhound, I'm a passenger and I was stuck in Jackson Mississippi for 18 hours, heading to Atlanta GA, and when I got there, just missed my connection, so I had to wait another 18 hours with my grandson, but having more drivers, greyhound is NOT going out of business, that you again.
My 2nd interview is this Saturday. 1st time I turned down the position in May of 2018 & went with the awesome Chicago West First Student...loveeeeee them
When other drivers turn down jobs there's likely a good reason. When you mentioned Green River, UT I figured many drivers, if they had the option wouldn't want to go east on I-70 towards Denver during late fall and winter. The HIGHEST interstate road elevation in America is in that area. You see many "Runaway Truck Ramp" signs. You go through the Eisenhower tunnel which exceeds an elevation of 11,000 feet. This is the highest tunnel for car/truck traffic in the WORLD! There can be issues going up AND down I-70 west of Denver. The first time I drove through there many years ago my truck and later a rental car couldn't hold cruise control on some stretches of the road because the grade was so steep and long. If you have any transmission or brake problems or any mechanical issues you'll find out about them there. I suspect as you gain experience, and start a family you may come to realize that some of these late fall or winter trips may not be worth an extra $100 bucks for the headaches and hassles. For now though it will be quite interesting the things you will have to go through including dealing with unruly passengers. Keep us posted for sure!
I do have a question, how can you chain up on your own or are there chain up men there like on I-80 on Donner Pass to assist you for a fee which I am sure greyhound would reimburse you for your out lays. The next thing is for someone who lives in the Los Angeles CA area do you have to get trained to drive in ice and snow in your greyhound training.
You drive buses and got a bug... my kinda guy lol. I got a 65 sunroof bug I'm working on and a 66 Chevy truck. I drive a truck and a school bus for the long Beach school District
Are you still at Greyhound! I just been recently hired and all the information you gave was informative…Im eager to get started. But is the bonus legitimate?😂
Hello, thank you for your video. I have a lot of questions for because i'm considering becoming a passengers bus driver: for two reasons 1- I really like traveling 2- It pays well. Now my problem is i don't have a C D L driving licence and experience, I have the Kansas drivers license for about 3 years and have drove regular cars in Africa for 20 years. I you can give me some advises you'are more that welcome
So apparently they are hiring right now. I just applied. I’m currently unemployed so how soon until they get back to you? Can I can to make the process go by quicker? Do you have a gps in the bus to know where to go?
Not sure if you still working for greyhound, I thought about driving , I know it's crazy hours and long drives but can you tell me for a person like me with CDL experience of 18 years mostly part-time driving a charter bus, what do I expect to make an average paycheck? And how often would I get paid. I understand there are insurance. Is it good and worth it?
Can you make a video on what the process is when your done with your shift? Like if your in a different state and your 10 hours off start, are you shuttled to a hotel? Do you have to take a cab or do they provide you with one to a hotel?
@@jx1668 What hotel? What if there’s no parking? Can you drop it off at the terminal? Do you have to pay for the cab ride to the hotel? Who fills up the bus? I have questions
When I worked for greyhound the would not pay us for extra time until it was one hour over and food Voucher was $12But we got to stay at a cool hotel in green river Utah
Do they monitor the amount of work you've done for the periods of time u mentioned? Because, it seems they would need to in order to control people not working more than they should. I still want to know if they pay for your accomodations for traveling and food and such things?
Yes, they would have to legally in most cases when you are working on the clock even on standby but the pay rate know as 'down time's is often lower hourly wage. Most, give you a company card for special hotel/motel rates. Meals are often $17/$17/$25 - breakfast, lunch, dinner stipend. If you go over, you pay the difference. Parking, not usually an issue...usually. Hotels have street parking or lots/side areas for buses/RV sizes, lock it up, walk to hotel then sleep. Return for fuel. These buses can go about 1,100 to 1,300-ish miles on a tank of diesel to get to the next fueling point, likely no immediate need for fuel, it's already been calculated by dispatch. If you go off your route accidentally, you may burn through 20 or 50 miles of fuel getting yourself turned around and back on the route right but it won't be like you are 400 or 500 miles off course so you can always refuel at a facility manned by a Greyhound garage.
So I have an interview with Greyhound out of Fresno, ca. I'm considering hire and I already have my CDL with P and S , but my concern is how does working affect your family life?
They do pay for that. I had to cancel my interview with them due to pay. My training was going to be in Chicago it's a great job if you want to drive which I wanted the job. What they don't tell you is yes they pay for food and hotel stay. But they only give $100.00 a day now if you have a full family that isn't enough to sustain a family while you are away that's why I cancelled my interview. I drive for Nashville transit called WeGo they paid full pay during our training with great Benefits. Me and wife discussed me being on the road she was fine with that she wasn't fine with 100.00 dollars a day though.
@@TheOtakuphill So Phillip, your only out of pocket is your food, which GH reimburses you for, but they pay your hotel/motel room every time? And could answer a question about physical condition. I read if your body fat is high, you have to a sleep test before they hire you? Great video by the way. Keep them coming..
Thank U so much for all the info
I worked a year at YRC Freight I understand the whole extra board and Union. I’ve been curious about Greyhound for longest time and you answered all my questions.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
Nice video man!!! Very informative. Ive had my CDL A for the past 4yrs and have been driving for a local company here in NJ. I work about 62-64hrs per week give or take and gross $1700-$1800 per week and bring home roughly $1200-$1300 per week. I’m in the truck by 3:00am and usually walking through my home door by 2pm everyday and work no weekends. Actually considered working for greyhound but because of your very informative videos I think I’ll stay where I’m at!!! Keep up the good work bro!!!
For real stay you're doing good where you are
Talk about trial by fire! Sounds like you had one heck of a first week. Drive safe man.
Phillip I really appreciate the effort you have taken to make this very informative video.
So...this video was everything. You tubers need to take a page from your book sir. salute
I love your videos man keep them coming I just got my CDL class B Licence with airbrakes and Passenger endorsement just received an interview with Greyhound, something I’ve been wanting do for a long time, wishing you the best, I’m ready to get on the road
Wow you really had yourself one fun of a adventure.
Nice video. Proud of you! Keep up the great work!!! GOD BLESS you always Love you Cindy Ramsey Houston Texas 💋 💋💋 💋💋 💋
Thank you for working for greyhound, I'm a passenger and I was stuck in Jackson Mississippi for 18 hours, heading to Atlanta GA, and when I got there, just missed my connection, so I had to wait another 18 hours with my grandson, but having more drivers, greyhound is NOT going out of business, that you again.
Thanx,,,good luck on your career.
My 2nd interview is this Saturday. 1st time I turned down the position in May of 2018 & went with the awesome Chicago West First Student...loveeeeee them
Sounds good so far...i.e. there’s a shortage of drivers so there’s extra work... likey likey 👍🏽
This is unique and interesting. First ever active Greyhound driver tales. Wonder 2 yrs. later does he still work for them???
Very helpful. Thank you.
Fascinating !!
Very good video 💪
When other drivers turn down jobs there's likely a good reason. When you mentioned Green River, UT I figured many drivers, if they had the option wouldn't want to go east on I-70 towards Denver during late fall and winter. The HIGHEST interstate road elevation in America is in that area. You see many "Runaway Truck Ramp" signs. You go through the Eisenhower tunnel which exceeds an elevation of 11,000 feet. This is the highest tunnel for car/truck traffic in the WORLD! There can be issues going up AND down I-70 west of Denver. The first time I drove through there many years ago my truck and later a rental car couldn't hold cruise control on some stretches of the road because the grade was so steep and long. If you have any transmission or brake problems or any mechanical issues you'll find out about them there.
I suspect as you gain experience, and start a family you may come to realize that some of these late fall or winter trips may not be worth an extra $100 bucks for the headaches and hassles. For now though it will be quite interesting the things you will have to go through including dealing with unruly passengers. Keep us posted for sure!
I do have a question, how can you chain up on your own or are there chain up men there like on I-80 on Donner Pass to assist you for a fee which I am sure greyhound would reimburse you for your out lays. The next thing is for someone who lives in the Los Angeles CA area do you have to get trained to drive in ice and snow in your greyhound training.
I understand how u feel being a interstate bus operator myself
U R the man ,make that paper playa.
Great video! Thanks for the info! When you do those long hauls.. is it up to you to find housing?
You drive buses and got a bug... my kinda guy lol. I got a 65 sunroof bug I'm working on and a 66 Chevy truck. I drive a truck and a school bus for the long Beach school District
My extraboard days crazy the only way I could explain it
Are you still at Greyhound! I just been recently hired and all the information you gave was informative…Im eager to get started. But is the bonus legitimate?😂
Never-mind! You’re flying planes now! Wow bro! You came all the way up! Good shit!
Hello,
thank you for your video. I have a lot of questions for because i'm considering becoming a passengers bus driver: for two reasons 1- I really like traveling
2- It pays well.
Now my problem is i don't have a C D L driving licence and experience, I have the Kansas drivers license for about 3 years and have drove regular cars in Africa for 20 years.
I you can give me some advises you'are more that welcome
Im 5 minutes in and realized this wasn't about dogs
So apparently they are hiring right now. I just applied. I’m currently unemployed so how soon until they get back to you? Can I can to make the process go by quicker? Do you have a gps in the bus to know where to go?
Not sure if you still working for greyhound, I thought about driving , I know it's crazy hours and long drives but can you tell me for a person like me with CDL experience of 18 years mostly part-time driving a charter bus, what do I expect to make an average paycheck? And how often would I get paid. I understand there are insurance. Is it good and worth it?
Can you make a video on what the process is when your done with your shift? Like if your in a different state and your 10 hours off start, are you shuttled to a hotel? Do you have to take a cab or do they provide you with one to a hotel?
You drive the bus to the hotel.
@@jx1668
What hotel? What if there’s no parking? Can you drop it off at the terminal? Do you have to pay for the cab ride to the hotel? Who fills up the bus?
I have questions
When I worked for greyhound the would not pay us for extra time until it was one hour over and food Voucher was $12But we got to stay at a cool hotel in green river Utah
How long are you on the on call schedule before you get a permanent route ?
Is that Greyhound's own app for electronic logs or is it J.J. Keller? Also when you're out of town overnight who pays for your hotel room?
Mom greyhound app. Greyhound pays for hotels or dorms depending on location if your brought there by work.
Im making 1550 a week at la metro driving. Do you believe that is achievable consistently for greyhound?
Absolutely, but give up your personal life and pack your bags.
Damn if LA wasn't so expensive I'd work there $1550 to be home every night sounds good to me
Do they monitor the amount of work you've done for the periods of time u mentioned? Because, it seems they would need to in order to control people not working more than they should. I still want to know if they pay for your accomodations for traveling and food and such things?
Yes, they would have to legally in most cases when you are working on the clock even on standby but the pay rate know as 'down time's is often lower hourly wage. Most, give you a company card for special hotel/motel rates. Meals are often $17/$17/$25 - breakfast, lunch, dinner stipend. If you go over, you pay the difference. Parking, not usually an issue...usually. Hotels have street parking or lots/side areas for buses/RV sizes, lock it up, walk to hotel then sleep. Return for fuel. These buses can go about 1,100 to 1,300-ish miles on a tank of diesel to get to the next fueling point, likely no immediate need for fuel, it's already been calculated by dispatch. If you go off your route accidentally, you may burn through 20 or 50 miles of fuel getting yourself turned around and back on the route right but it won't be like you are 400 or 500 miles off course so you can always refuel at a facility manned by a Greyhound garage.
Do you always do the same bus rote’s?
Do you not get 1.5 times your hourly pay for overtime after 40 hours?
How is the bonus paid out? Every 3 months?
If you have to stay over in another city does Greyhound pay for the Hotel?
Yes
I wouldn’t mine working for Greyhound, I live in ElPaso Texas, I work for a sister company of Greyhound.
I live in ep I just applied
You work for First Transit they in the same company
Do they teach you how to drive up hill,then down hill...i know green river is flat but uphill the. Down hill
So I have an interview with Greyhound out of Fresno, ca.
I'm considering hire and I already have my CDL with P and S , but my concern is how does working affect your family life?
Seems like allot of effort to keep your self going but consistent if you take on extra work.
Well ... Now you know why the other extra board didn't want to do... :/
Is going home just entering your state? Or entering your home state and your home greyhound location ? To get the extra 50.00 pay
Home is when you return to your home terminal.
I interview tomorrow.
Did you get the job?
Are you still working?
Hey what is the hourly starting pay for a greyhound driver
$20.40
Is this still the rate, or has it gone up cuz of covid?
Hey how do I contact you about questions and Etc
Why 5 down thumbs?🤔🤔The man gave up just about all the info you can for a brief video.
Are you regular rate yet?
I'm at starting rate now.
How does the hours work for federal regulation
10 hours driving (can be extended if due to traffic)
14 hour work day
I can’t drive a greyhound. I’m not patient with stupid people
Does Greyhound pay for your food and lodging?
They do pay for that. I had to cancel my interview with them due to pay. My training was going to be in Chicago it's a great job if you want to drive which I wanted the job. What they don't tell you is yes they pay for food and hotel stay. But they only give $100.00 a day now if you have a full family that isn't enough to sustain a family while you are away that's why I cancelled my interview. I drive for Nashville transit called WeGo they paid full pay during our training with great Benefits. Me and wife discussed me being on the road she was fine with that she wasn't fine with 100.00 dollars a day though.
Corey,
Thanks for that information. My interview is tomorrow.
Are you still with Greyhound?
Are driver's in training required to wear a tie?
All drivers are required to to wear a tie at all times.
@@TheOtakuphill awesome Thx bro!! Keep up the great work.
I drive a school bus right now considering greyhound. Do you guys use a gps or paper directions?
Your technically supposed to use paper but plenty of drivers use GPS
@@TheOtakuphill wherever you stay,you pay for ...? So that $200+ dollars got cut down almost $100.....am I off the mark?
Greyhound puts you up when you are away from home on work.
@@TheOtakuphill So Phillip, your only out of pocket is your food, which GH reimburses you for, but they pay your hotel/motel room every time? And could answer a question about physical condition. I read if your body fat is high, you have to a sleep test before they hire you? Great video by the way. Keep them coming..
@@TheOtakuphill like a truck driver GPS or gos on their personal phone?
How much passenger carrying experience do you need to qualify for the $10,000 sign on bonus?
You need motorcoach experience for the 10k. But for the 5k you need all the proper endorsements and bus driving experience
@@MSmith-vu5wn do they give it to you in the course of a year?
JonLondon210 two years motorcoach but it has to be the kind of busses they utilize for the 10k and any bus experience will get you 5k
@@MrPupilsdilated how do they breakdown the bonus payout, is quarterly in one year?
JonLondon210 1500 in 6 months and the rest when you hit a year
I would’ve went to sleep
2:55 you can skip stops?!
No unless control dispatch tell the operator to do so.
You get paid weekly or bi weekly
L.a is weekly but everywhere else us bi weekly
Fk that
this guy is an actor not an actual driver