does anyone know the maximum number of points you can have on your license to get on at SAIA?
Do they go back 3, 5, 7 or 10 years on your MVR?
thanks
SAIA Question
Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by X-Country, Feb 2, 2018.
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saia goes back 3 years in my state, but this may vary based on the state's record-keeping policy. Points goes on a case by case basis. I know these answers are vague, but it wouldn't hurt the fill out the online application
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They're advertising alot on the radio in Denver so they might be a lil more relaxed in there hiring at the moment
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With all that said, just because they're desperate doesn't necessarily mean they're any less selective. That might be one of the reasons they are that desperate (though we all know it's not the main reason).Streetroddreams Thanks this. -
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The fact that they're advertising literally EVERYWHERE is usually not a great sign. I've got a couple of buddies that work at different LTL companies in the area, and they've all gotten drivers that have come over recently from SAIA, and they all have the same complaints. Ridiculous micromanagement, and a crazy over the top driver facing cam system. It's unfortunate, as I thought it was finally my big break into the LTL game, but all of the crap I'm reading about from drivers all over, just seems like the kind of stuff I want NO part of. The pay and sign on bonus would of been nice, but I truly don't know that I would of made it that far. I'm a safe driver etc, but I don't want to feel like I've got a loaded gun pointed at me all day (DFC) waiting to go off at any moment that I'm not EXACTLY 4 seconds or more behind a vehicle in front of me, or if I have the radio too loud, or if my phone rings, or if I take one hand off the wheel etc. Just flat doesn't sound like fun, AT ALL. All of which have been coach-able situations from drivers all over.
DaveLast edited: Feb 14, 2018
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Here's my tepid lukewarm defense of saia: not all terminals suck. Each terminal has it's own operating style, each tm is handling the driver cam videos differently. Some tm' s will write up everybody for everything, and some will show you a following distance once a month just to keep you on your toes.
As far as us being short drivers, were hiring linehaul drivers just about everywhere because we opened 6~7 new terminals in the northeast and our system drivers and new bid runs in that direction... now if a saia terminal is always hiring city drivers, that is how you know it's bad.speedyk, Bob Dobalina, TheyCallMeDave and 1 other person Thank this. -
DaveGearjammin' Penguin, homeskillet and brtecson Thank this. -
But my area has a lot of long runs. They are desperate for experienced Linehaul drivers here they’ll start you topped out at .65cpm. I’d be scared to buy a nice expensive house and in one moment lose your job over something stupid like using Bluetooth or reaching for a drink and nearly miss a accident. Plus the head honcho of Saia won’t change. He’s totally on board with all these policies, cams he doesn’t give crap about the driver. Plus the safety numbers and profit numbers came out and they were good. So there will be no change on the policies cause that all these guys care about is the numbers.TheyCallMeDave Thanks this.
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