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ABF Freight just called me to set up for an interview today

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by pt919, Jul 3, 2014.

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  1. Jul 3, 2014 #1
    pt919

    pt919 Bobtail Member

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    hey guys, i have an appointment to come in for a local city driver dock P&D. I've heard everything good about working for this company, and would love to be able to put my foot in the door. I have zero experience, nada, got my CDL about 6 years ago. Anyway, can anyone give me any helpful tips and what to expect at this interview? Thank you!
     
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  3. Jul 3, 2014 #2
    77smartin

    77smartin Road Train Member

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    Glad to see things are working out for you...just be yourself.
     
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  4. Jul 3, 2014 #3
    Big Duker

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    Just like any other interview. Go in neat and polite and sell yourself. ABF has good rep and you should do well there.
     
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  5. Jul 3, 2014 #4
    SHOJim

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    Congrats! They are a great outfit!
     
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  7. Jul 3, 2014 #5
    6 Speed

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    Answer yes to everything they ask.(except the question's that require and obvious no) They are a good company hope you are hired.If so you will have a better trucking job than 98% of the rest.
     
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  8. Jul 3, 2014 #6
    joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Sweet! ABF is a great company to work at
     
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  9. Jul 3, 2014 #7
    Dinomite

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    Subscribed!! A cdl 6 years ago and you don't have any experience? Good luck with that gig unless they are going to put you through their school.
     
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  10. Jul 3, 2014 #8
    Tonythetruckerdude

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    Hope it goes well....ABF is the type of company a driver can spend an entire career at , from beginning to retirement.
     
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  11. Jul 3, 2014 #9
    pt919

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    *update* so I went to the so called interview today. Went smoothly, and the recruiter said he will send my app over to HR to process it. Said give him a call in 2 weeks to check on the app status, or anything that HR might ask me and that I don't understand. If everything goes smoothly, he will send me to their school for 6 weeks training.

    Here's my problem with my employment. When I filled out the app a month ago, I didn't think I would even have a chance, so I left out a couple of jobs that I didn't think were relevant to this industry. Plus I don't think one of them is still in business anymore. Anyway, I just want to know if will these jobs show up when they do their background check, etc??

    My other problem is, I suppose to go to FFE in Texas on 7/11/14 and start school on 7/14/14. I don't want to not go to FFE just in case there's a problem with my employment with ABF. Any help would be appreciated.
     
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  12. Jul 3, 2014 #10
    Allow Me.

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    Ahhh, yes, the old "what should I do" question, right ? When you apply at several places (and you should) the one you don't really care about calls you first. Now what ?
     
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