I used to drive for greyhound for 2 years. Worst thing were the condition of the buses. Buses with weak/broken ac, PA systems that were broken, passenger seats worn out, MCIs with terribly adjustable headlights, interior lighting that’s broken, worn driver seats/steering wheels, BULLET holes outside of the bus, cracked windshields, and worn exteriors. I bring that all up because you bring it to the maintenance team and if the bus can be driven down the road and it’s DOT compliant, then they’ll send it out, and leave us drivers to deal with the passengers when they don’t have AC. You definitely get characters on the bus, but I was always respectful and told everyone my expectations before we departed which minimized a lot of conflict and made it super simple for me to kick trouble passengers off. If you experience a en route break down, you can expect HOURS before another rescue bus can get to you. It’s also seniority based, which means you don’t have to be a top performer to move up (which is bad IMO because why would driver A care to do better when driver B can do the bare minimum and still exceed?). Some plus sides are you do get paid hourly, after you get off the extra board (the on call position everyone starts out on), you can typically expect to be out every other day (some runs will allow you to come back home in the same day). If you’re on the extraboard, you can work it to where you can just stay out and make serious money, there’s been drivers who’ve made 6 figures their first year doing that. Another plus side is the training is definitely top tier, and if you carry that training into your actual work, your passengers will absolutely appreciate it.
All money ain’t good money folks- don’t fall for the “banana in the tail pipe” haha!!! Do your research, don’t take word of mouth cause from I read it isn’t worth the pen to paper- I’m owner operator, I can do bad by myself (I don’t need no help)😂😂😂!! I’m good👍🏾
I used the grey hound a lot after high school almost 10years ago. It basically con air. Definitely interesting to see the crowd of people that come in and out in different states
That’s nothing ! With what you have to deal with the people. One security guard got his ear bitten off near me at the ground hound terminal in Columbus, OH
CDL Permit is all I need I got that and my passenger endorsement and school bus endorsement. I just need to take a road test. I been waiting on my company to geg another truck to take the test in .
You must have your CDL already or CDL permit for at least 14 days and then It’s simply a passenger exam at DMV and then u take a practical exam in a passenger vehicle
