does clearing orientation mean you're hired

you cleared orientation, usually the final hiring process takes place after training not before. a trainer may not be available at the moment.. they don't come a dime a dozen

 

what i mean is if you're a student / trainee you've got to pass phase 2 before you become an employee.

 

I think once you get assigned to a trainer you are officially "hired" and you may be "hired" now not that it makes much difference, however as with most jobs you will be in probationary status is the beginning (90 days typically) meaning you can be let go, for virtually any little thing, or no reason at all other then they changed their mind.

I'm not sure if you can count the time waiting for a trainer as "unemployed" to qualify for state unemployment benefits (if that's the question)

 

Why wait till tomorrow call them now,I would anyway.It's been three days.Sounds like you're hired and they will call you but I would ask them if they have any idea when that will be.

 

This is spot on... Just call them and ask when you can expect your trainer to arrive. They will already have someone picked out, just waiting to route him/her back. Never a bad thing to let a company know you're waiting and excited to go to work!

 

Is it a small company?
Go walk in and see if you can keep yourself busy. Wash trucks, clean up the shop. Whatever you wanna do. Anything to keep you in contact with the company so they don't forget about you and you have peace of mind knowing you actually do have the job.

 

All 4 trucking companies Ive worked for/leased too were the same. Call you into safety.. Recruiter tells you about the company and asks "Are you interesed?" than boom in the truck running asap. Pretty sure you're good to go!

 

Did you get paid for orientation, and did you fill out a W2 form already? If yes, then technically you are hired. If you're on the roster as available, your in the system already.

 

Depending on the availability of trainers the wait time can get pretty long. When I was training I had some students that had to wait a week or more before they got on my truck.

You're hired, just not earning money until you start training, although some companies do pay you for your time in orientation.