Too often, for too many different reasons, new drivers do not adequately educate themselves before accepting a position; many experienced drivers don't either, and find themselves angered at orientation when they learn something they should have asked about in advance. Having been all sides of this industry, I've learned a thing or two when it comes to hiring and/or signing on with a company. The indisputable traits to develop are:
Now, interview them like they are going to interview you. Know before you go.
- Respect. Respect for yourself and others. It does 'show' in your voice.
- English. Learn to speak it as clearly as you can. Leave the slang and profanity out.
- Running water. If you are interviewing in person - take a bath.
- Mouthwash - use it. Often.
- Clean clothes. Wear them. They do not want to see the remnants of a meatball sandwich on your shirt.
- Smoking. If you smoke, don't before you go in a small room with other people. Walking ashtrays stink and no amount of cologne will ever change that.
(These are the basic questions I ask of ALL recruiters.You should be, too):
COMPANY NAME
DATE
RECRUITER NAME
TEL #
1. APUS IN EVERY TRUCK?
YES NO
2. INVERTER IN EVERY TRUCK? HOW MANY WATTS?
YES NO SIZE ______________
3. PREPASS OR SIMILAR IN TRUCKS?
YES NO
4. EZPASS OR SIMILAR IN TRUCKS?
YES NO
5. ELOGS OR PAPER LOGS?
YES NO
6. OTHER AMENITIES IN TRUCK, I.E. SATELLITE TV, SATELLITE RADIO, TV, REFRIGERATOR, MICROWAVE, ETC.
YES NO
7. ARE THERE CAMERAS IN THE TRUCKS? WHICH WAY DO THEY FACE?
YES NO
8. ARE THE TRUCKS AUTOMATICS OR MANUAL SHIFT?
YES NO
9. ARE THE TRUCKS GOVERNED? AT WHAT SPEED?
YES NO
10. TWIC REQUIRED?
11. ENDORSEMENTS REQUIRED?
YES NO WHICH ONES? ________________
12. PASSPORT REQUIRED?
YES NO
13. BREAKDOWN PAY?
YES NO
14. LAYOVER PAY?
YES NO
15. HOLIDAY PAY?
YES NO
16. CAN I TAKE MY TIME OFF IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS?
YES NO
17. HOMETIME POLICY?
________ WEEKS OUT = ______ DAYS OFF.
18. RIDER POLICY?
YES NO
19. CELL PHONE USE WHILE DRIVING POLICY?
YES NO
20. FUEL POLICY/METHODS?
YES NO
21. DIRECT DEPOSIT?
YES NO
22. SIGN ON BONUS?
YES NO
23. ORIENTATION PAY?
YES NO
24. ORIENTATION ACCOMMODATIONS? SINGLE ROOM
REQUIRED.
YES NO
25. DOT PHYSICAL-MINE OR YOURS?
YES NO
26. ENDORSEMENTS REQUIRED?
YES NO
27. LOAD / UNLOAD PAY
YES NO
28. TRUCK / TRAILER WASH POLICY
YES NO
29. REIMBURSEMENT FOR SELF TRANSPORT TO
ORIENTATION? GUARANTEED TRANSPORTATION HOME
IF TERMINATED/INJURED/ILL?
YES NO
30. NYC, CANADA, MEXICO?
YES NO
31. WILL YOU PUT YOUR OFFER IN WRITING?
YES NO
CONSIDER THIS COMPANY? YES NO MAYBE
RANK _____ OF _______.
Interviewing the trucking company.
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by U.S. Otriad, Jun 22, 2017.
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