what are your guys thoughts on new driver employment contracts?

what are your guys thoughts on new driver employment contracts?

They want me to sign a one year contract. The contract is super simple, all it says is: "Our training costs ~$14,800, and we require you to complete 12 months of employment. If you do not complete 12 months of employment, we reserve the right to seek legal restitution for the cost of the program." Now I have no idea if I will want to compete a full year with this company or not. I'm curious how binding a contract like this really is, or if it is even lawful at all.

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Pascal
Pascal
04.12.2024
You don’t want to end up in a financial ditch if things go south
Clayton
Clayton
06.30.2023
Buddy, that’s a hefty price tag for training. Make sure you’re not biting off more than you can chew.
Sion
Sion
04.07.2023
A year on the road ain’t a short haul
Eddie
Eddie
12.29.2022
Are they paying off your schooling or raping you in the asshole?
Marni
Marni
12.28.2022
Never heard of this before.
Xander
Xander
12.25.2022
Do NOT sign yourself into ANY form of servitude. There are some MEGAs that do this too regarding leasing a truck. At the very minimum the contract won't say how many hours/miles/$ you are guaranteed in those 12 months so there are setting you up for failure.
Barney
Barney
12.24.2022
I'm not sure if it is binding but I wouldn't sign it. Since you have your CDL you shouldn't have to sign a contract. Those that don't have a CDL shouldn't sign a contract saying they will owe $14000.
Iestyn
Iestyn
12.24.2022
1 year contracts are pretty common for training companies, now the $14,800 cost is absolutely bullshit
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