Where is the best place to recruit drivers?

The reason I say "truck drivers like free pie"

is because I once was offered free pie at a Perkins rest located at the T/A in Knoxville..free pie to all CDL drivers!!
Just fill out this card with name.experience.phone#

A week later I started getting JBHunt recruiters calling me Day/Night..
Finally I got mad and asked how the heck did you get my phone#?

He said.."You ate the free pie"..

I gotta hand it to JB..that was pretty creative recruiting.

 

I did an online app with Melton 3 yrs ago. They wouldnt hire me. Said not enough 'recent' experience. Now I get their recorded message calling me at least once a week for the last 2 yrs. WTF Melton,.. stop calling. LOL

Hurst

 

Come on, you can admit it. You really want to work there.

 

Where ever you see a Western Express driver

 

Your supposed to to use someone else's name and number. Preferably someone you don't like or has pissed you off.

 

I dont have anything against Melton.

But what takes many guys 4 - 5 years, I've accomplished in 3. Hiring my first driver in Jan and sometime between March and June (Hopefully) I'll have my second truck and trailer.

My end goal is to have 5 - 7 trucks, nothing crazy. Keep it as simple as possible. Try keep my drivers respect and hopefully life stays good and I can spend more time at home.

That or I have a mental break down and stroke after my 3rd truck and they feed me apple sauce with a bib for the remainder of my days.

Either way, I'll be fine.

Edit:

Email I received yesterday.
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I tried to reach you today in regards to driving opportunities currently available in your area with J.B. Hunt. I'm sorry that I missed you, but I wanted to follow up with an email in case any of your contact information has changed.

Phone number(s) on file: **********,
Address on file: **********, FL 34653

At J.B. Hunt, we are looking for safe and experienced professional drivers to fill local and regional driving positions and I would love the opportunity to speak with you. Please call me at your earliest convenience so that we may update your application and begin matching your preferences and needs with one of the industry's best driving jobs.

Positions are limited; I look forward to speaking with you very soon.

Sincerely,
Matthew Gaines Career Placement Specialist | J.B. Hunt Transport
(800) 723-0951 | matthew_gaines@jbhunt.com
Lowell, AR
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I was wondering who was calling me. I almost answered because the area code matched a couple brokers I deal with.
Glad I didnt.

They were not there for me when I needed them. Kinda like trying to get those digits from that hot girl you met. She had eyes on a better prospect,.. now I have what she's looking for,. how ever,.. I've moved on and married. Much happier.

Hurst

 

Are you financing or paying cash for your equipment?

I'm trying to avoid financing anything. But next spring I'm not sure. I have enough cash for brand new trailer that I want. But it will mean financing 90% of the truck I want. Or 50% down on the truck and finance both.

How are you aquiring your equipment?

Also.. are you paying your driver percentage or mileage. I think percentage would be easier. But guy I want to hire wants to be paid by the mile. I think he'd make more money with percentage.. I can go either way.

Hurst