They do recruit out of trucking schools, but don't hire just anyone. It's not like the megas where they invite you to orientation sight unseen.
3 interviews, a ride along test/interview, physical exam and ability test, drug test, background investigation...in that order.
Driver training is also extensive.
DOT FOODS - MT SRTERLING, IL. New Beginnings
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This was my best year at DOT and I don't feel like I worked that hard for it.
I do have a high mileage dedicated run 3 days a week too.Slick Tiff Thanks this. -
Here is a recent thread on DOT. Read & discern for yourself if your interested.
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New pay increase across the board for all drivers of .03/mile. All miles driven & all drivers. Delivery drivers to get a .01/per case for delivery breakdown loads. A scaled out driver after 2 years with DOT will be @.47/mile minimum plus up to .04/mile fuel bonus. All totaled pay would be a minimum of .51/mile.
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Any word on when that Bullhead City terminal is gonna open?
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Job update: I’ve changed my employment status to part time @ DOT FOODS due to a return to my previous occupation. DOT is still a great employer in the transportation industry & one of the best driving jobs out there. I started @ DOT fresh out of CDL school @.36/mile. Starting pay will vary based on experience. The yearly promised wage was 65K. I worked as a customer delivery specialist which means I broke loads down @ customer warehouses which you’re paid to do. My first year wages were 86K. I had raises every 6 mo. & scaled out in 2 yrs. There were annual raises during my 2 1/2 yrs of full time employment which had me @ .50/mile when I went to part time. My 2nd yr. gross was 96K. I worked a traditional 5/2 schedule, every weekend off without fail. I worked Jan & Feb of 2019, grossing 26K+ in two months. I only went back to previous employer due to pension benefits for retirement that I’d not pass up due to a 20YR career there. If you’re looking to change driving jobs & live within a 100 mile radius of a DOT DC or DROP LOT they’re a company I would recommend interviewing with. The hiring process is thorough & they’re very selective to get the best employees in their fleet. They’ve 14 DC’s nationwide with a 1400 truck fleet of Volvo’s & Peterbuilt’s. They deliver their own freight so down time is not an issue regularly. They pay layover, detention, etc. About the only thing you don’t get paid for is adding DEF & refueling your tractor & trailer. They’ve a respectable BCBS insurance plan that is reasonable in cost. Good luck in your driving endeavors & be safe out there!
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How does their part time program work? When you're available or set schedule. I am retired from a 20 year pension job and currently am OTR with a great company but do not want to do this long term. Paying for 2 kids in college and like to travel so just my pension won't cut it right now but do not need to work this hard for a lot longer. Part time would be perfect for me. Thanks in advance.
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