Nice Guy doing great vids. I just got accepted as a Greyhound Australia coach captain after 9 years driving suburban buses. I expect it will be a hands-on and challenging job where I'll have to be on my game. I love everything about it. I don''t start for about 2 weeks. Can't wait!
I work out of the Midwest & the biggest flaw of the company is lack of communication. The OSC dispatch team is a nightmare, from calling an Uber, to cushioning, and attaching work. What bothers me the most is the lack of safety and the pressure that is put on one individual. I dislike the fact that bags aren’t checked! With the current events of the today’s world you think Greyhound would have better security. This job takes a lot of patience and a lot of baby sitting with ADULTS! The lack of common sense is beyond me! All jobs have their pros & cons, but working with Greyhound is something different 🤣.
I recently applied and went through the class training. It was all nice but once I got to cub I saw how unsafe and unorganized it is. I LEFT! My experience staying in hotels was ok but felt like an abandoned dog that no one cared about
Hey phil great channel..when drivers go on runs where they dont go home the same day is it preplanned so the driver knows or is it spur of the moment and u go with the flow?
Thanks for this video I’m a city bus driver in dallas for almost 17 years now and was looking to make a change I rather drive trucks then Keep dealing with passengers
I've done school bus for 10 years and obviously needed something more so now I'm Transit and love it BUT my dream job is motorcoach operator and travel... But I don't have anyone at home etc so would be fine for me. I debated on greyhound but hear horror stories, and ideas folks??????
A little late to your comment but I'm currently a driver going on 7 months, I used to drive school buses and shuttles before and I have to say it is quite a difference in the type of work. The driving is fairly easy, more so once you learn your areas routes, the make or break in each day is from your passengers. Some days, it's smooth sailing. Everyone respects your rules, no one asks you question while you're driving in a downtown metro area during rush hour, it's quiet, and everyone is respectful. Then sometimes, you have a bad apple, or a group of them and you get on them over a simple rule, some one will bang on the partition asking you how long till you get to XYZ location while holding a phone that has a GPS in it, baaaaad body odor, and I've heard some crazy stories but I guess I've been lucky so far lol. If you want to be a motorcoach operator long term, I'd say maybe look into charter only companies, I would think the stress and overall work environment would be better considering many people "need" to take the Greyhound, but most people "want" a charter bus.
The hiring process here in Philly sucks. I went through the whole process of completing the requirements for Greyhound in July. I'm still waiting for a call back to begin driver training. This is ridiculous
From what I can see on the website they are not hiring in Philly at the moment. Reach out to the staff who you initially spoke with and find out what happened.
I'm a former gh driver in Philly and that sounds about right with the hiring process... It took me 3 months to start gh school. They are very disorganized and the communication sucks. Just email or call somebody ( Superviser ) from the terminal. I'm not sure who interviewed you but usually it was either Greg or Patricia. Good luck
Yea same here, Greyhound posted a ad hiring for drivers in Chicago, i applied as soon as I got home and it's been two weeks since I haven't heard anything or got a interviewinvite. I already have my class B cdl. I had talk to someone and they said they are gonna start class in May. He look at my application and said there's someone in Dallas who has to look at it.
Am I not even allowed to ask for 2 Sundays off each month? I'm a truck driver, and i don't mind being on the road, but i need couple of Sundays to have bare minimum social life 🤷🏻♂️
I'm a transit driver in Las Vegas. I do not like it. However, Greyhound isn't hiring here. We have some Greyhound drivers. I told them that I couldn't believe they quit Greyhound to work city buses, but they said that they hated Greyhound.
Hey Phil, got my CDL B a few months and I've been driving a school bus making $15 an hour since then. Thinking about getting into Greyhound when I turn 25 in April. Also considering maybe getting into one of the freight lines driving a class B truck. I heard they'll pay for you to get a class A license after a bit. What wage do you see young inexperienced drivers making as new hires at greyhound?
When you speak of the $ figures that can be made as a Greyhound operator and say as much as $1,600. is that after taxes, take home pay, and is that wkly or bi-wkly? Thank you
Hey Phillip!! Whats the biggest check one can make in 2 weeks at Greyhound? Did I hear you right, $1600 in one week? I am considering getting on with the Hound. My kids are older, I am married, but my family is used to me being away from home alot. Thoughts?
Depends on location, runs, 2nd rest, meals, delay pay. I made $1600 in 5 days. In los Angeles on the extra board I pulled about $4k a month. Your mileage will vary.
@@TheOtakuphill thanks for the info! I was looking for the union contracts, but it appears the one listed on the ATU Web page ended in 2018. Did they get a new pay scale? I am seeing the top pay is $25 now? Is it going higher by chance? Someone said $27 is the new top scale?
Hey Phillip, im also a family man. Yo, how do your days off look like? Most bus companies give their operators 2 consecutive set days. Im also within the L.A. county. Between Megabus vs GH, im still trying to figure out which is better option
Know if there are any seasonal type driving gigs for Greyhound? Like in a touristy area during peak season? I wonder if drivers are needed during that time to work a lot in a short time.
Hey bro, I hope you get this message before the end of this day. I am going to apply for Megabus tomorrow and I just need a little bit of heads-up before I go in. I also wanted to reach out to you because I have a couple of questions. But anyways, wish me luck and I hope we keep in contact soon. Thanks for all the videos you upload.
Nice Guy doing great vids. I just got accepted as a Greyhound Australia coach captain after 9 years driving suburban buses. I expect it will be a hands-on and challenging job where I'll have to be on my game. I love everything about it. I don''t start for about 2 weeks. Can't wait!
I work out of the Midwest & the biggest flaw of the company is lack of communication. The OSC dispatch team is a nightmare, from calling an Uber, to cushioning, and attaching work. What bothers me the most is the lack of safety and the pressure that is put on one individual. I dislike the fact that bags aren’t checked! With the current events of the today’s world you think Greyhound would have better security. This job takes a lot of patience and a lot of baby sitting with ADULTS! The lack of common sense is beyond me! All jobs have their pros & cons, but working with Greyhound is something different 🤣.
I recently applied and went through the class training. It was all nice but once I got to cub I saw how unsafe and unorganized it is. I LEFT! My experience staying in hotels was ok but felt like an abandoned dog that no one cared about
Your 100% right about standard of living....a person has to learn to live within their means👍
Hey phil great channel..when drivers go on runs where they dont go home the same day is it preplanned so the driver knows or is it spur of the moment and u go with the flow?
Thanks for this video I’m a city bus driver in dallas for almost 17 years now and was looking to make a change I rather drive trucks then Keep dealing with passengers
Thank you for your advice I have a interview tomorrow
Are you still with Greyhound?
Nah he’s a pilot now
I've done school bus for 10 years and obviously needed something more so now I'm Transit and love it BUT my dream job is motorcoach operator and travel... But I don't have anyone at home etc so would be fine for me. I debated on greyhound but hear horror stories, and ideas folks??????
A little late to your comment but I'm currently a driver going on 7 months, I used to drive school buses and shuttles before and I have to say it is quite a difference in the type of work. The driving is fairly easy, more so once you learn your areas routes, the make or break in each day is from your passengers. Some days, it's smooth sailing. Everyone respects your rules, no one asks you question while you're driving in a downtown metro area during rush hour, it's quiet, and everyone is respectful. Then sometimes, you have a bad apple, or a group of them and you get on them over a simple rule, some one will bang on the partition asking you how long till you get to XYZ location while holding a phone that has a GPS in it, baaaaad body odor, and I've heard some crazy stories but I guess I've been lucky so far lol. If you want to be a motorcoach operator long term, I'd say maybe look into charter only companies, I would think the stress and overall work environment would be better considering many people "need" to take the Greyhound, but most people "want" a charter bus.
The hiring process here in Philly sucks. I went through the whole process of completing the requirements for Greyhound in July. I'm still waiting for a call back to begin driver training. This is ridiculous
From what I can see on the website they are not hiring in Philly at the moment. Reach out to the staff who you initially spoke with and find out what happened.
OMG, I wish they'll call you, they need more drivers, I hope and pray, that they call you, good luck.
I'm a former gh driver in Philly and that sounds about right with the hiring process... It took me 3 months to start gh school. They are very disorganized and the communication sucks. Just email or call somebody ( Superviser ) from the terminal. I'm not sure who interviewed you but usually it was either Greg or Patricia. Good luck
Yea same here, Greyhound posted a ad hiring for drivers in Chicago, i applied as soon as I got home and it's been two weeks since I haven't heard anything or got a interviewinvite. I already have my class B cdl. I had talk to someone and they said they are gonna start class in May. He look at my application and said there's someone in Dallas who has to look at it.
They make contact with you through emails, lol.
Most of the drivers I talked to about greyhound said make the money now and plan to go local before you are burned out from driving long haul.
Am I not even allowed to ask for 2 Sundays off each month?
I'm a truck driver, and i don't mind being on the road, but i need couple of Sundays to have bare minimum social life 🤷🏻♂️
I'm a transit driver in Las Vegas. I do not like it. However, Greyhound isn't hiring here. We have some Greyhound drivers. I told them that I couldn't believe they quit Greyhound to work city buses, but they said that they hated Greyhound.
I'm thinking motor coach now cause transit suck their no professional staff at Ddot
Totally disagree with cars interactions with trucks versus busses. It's the same
Hey Phil, got my CDL B a few months and I've been driving a school bus making $15 an hour since then. Thinking about getting into Greyhound when I turn 25 in April. Also considering maybe getting into one of the freight lines driving a class B truck. I heard they'll pay for you to get a class A license after a bit. What wage do you see young inexperienced drivers making as new hires at greyhound?
Being over the road truck driver, your gone 5 to 6 weeks at a time. Do greyhound drivers be gone that long?
Peterpan driver here
When you speak of the $ figures that can be made as a Greyhound operator and say as much as $1,600. is that after taxes, take home pay, and is that wkly or bi-wkly? Thank you
before tax
Hey Phillip!! Whats the biggest check one can make in 2 weeks at Greyhound? Did I hear you right, $1600 in one week? I am considering getting on with the Hound. My kids are older, I am married, but my family is used to me being away from home alot. Thoughts?
Depends on location, runs, 2nd rest, meals, delay pay. I made $1600 in 5 days. In los Angeles on the extra board I pulled about $4k a month. Your mileage will vary.
@@TheOtakuphill thanks for the info! I was looking for the union contracts, but it appears the one listed on the ATU Web page ended in 2018. Did they get a new pay scale? I am seeing the top pay is $25 now? Is it going higher by chance? Someone said $27 is the new top scale?
$27 last I heard
@@TheOtakuphill, thanks! Be safe out there!
Hey Phillip, im also a family man. Yo, how do your days off look like? Most bus companies give their operators 2 consecutive set days. Im also within the L.A. county. Between Megabus vs GH, im still trying to figure out which is better option
Know if there are any seasonal type driving gigs for Greyhound? Like in a touristy area during peak season? I wonder if drivers are needed during that time to work a lot in a short time.
Only full time
Did you need a class B ? Or did they train you for it to get it ?
Hey bro, I hope you get this message before the end of this day. I am going to apply for Megabus tomorrow and I just need a little bit of heads-up before I go in. I also wanted to reach out to you because I have a couple of questions. But anyways, wish me luck and I hope we keep in contact soon. Thanks for all the videos you upload.
Are you driving now?
@@justinfisher5175 Yes. But for Transit. Not in Charter. That shit doesn't keep up in worst times. Transit is the way to go.
@@thelotus8285 yes I switched from school bus to transit and love it
@@justinfisher5175 I don't wanna get to much into detail, but what county do you live/work for?
@@thelotus8285 that's pretty detailed but northeast US east coast
Need a job to get away
Hey I work at dash down the street and I’m transferring over do I have to be on probation still
Yes. All drivers must complete the school.