What's up with Stevens??

Two days ago (Wednesday) I attended an "orientation" (actually just a recruitment seminar) held by Stevens in Pueblo, CO. The guy acted like they were REALLY hiring since they are mostly a food hauler, and "everyone has to eat" even in these tough times.

He passed out apps to all of us, and I submitted mine. He asked all the experienced guys (three of us) to call him today. I just did and he said that Stevens currently "has no available trucks". You mean he didn't know that two days ago? Said my app "looked great" but he just could not hire me right now. Maybe 6-8 weeks.

So what's going on. Is this just the way Stevens works?. Lots of what he said sounded good. Like 70 MPH trucks, APU's on all trucks, 100% no touch and NEVER chain up.

But something tells me this may have been a sham. He was pushing the "lease thing" VERY big time, talking how RICH we could all get.... You know the usual line of BS.

All comments/opinions welcomed.

Boobear

 

No, not like Kenny Rogers.... This guy was mid-50's and bragged about his "fleet" of Harleys, how well off he was, etc.... Seemed like just a braggart. First name was Don and he's out of Denver.

Boo

 

Greetings My Friend:

Astute observation. I am looking at EITHER place. I currently live near Pueblo (30 miles) and thought I'd check out their "orientation". I'd love to drive out of Phoenix, but so far no luck selling the house here (are you surprised??) so I'm still here in Colorado.

It's a VERY two edged sword for me. I LOVE it here, but Phoenix area has much milder winters. I wouldn't mind going on down to Phoenix and living out of my truck for several months at a time. Still most all companies want a local address (We've discussed this before; but you remember that).

So, for the time being here I sit at 7000 feet (on the side of Mount Rudolph) getting fatter and sassier by the DAY.

Keep in touch, AM. You and I are about the same age and us "old coots" gotta stick together!!!

Boo

 

Oh, yeah..... It didn't take me long to figure out that the guy is a real "used car salesman". I figure they're sucking poor "down and out" guys that can barely find milk money for the baby, into their school and then when they finally get out of training.....Viola!!! There ARE no jobs right now.

I'm sure the LAST thing they want is an experienced driver.

Boo

 

Ah, Western Transport...... The old Monfort of Colorado I believe (someone said that in another thread). I certainly will give them a call. Thanks for the info.

Boo