DOT FOODS - MT SRTERLING, IL. New Beginnings

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by GL1800, Jul 13, 2016.

  1. GregH65

    GregH65 Light Load Member

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    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.
     
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  3. GregH65

    GregH65 Light Load Member

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    Nah, not making it a contrast, it obvious to me you bust your butt to do well. Half of the difference in our freight I made in metro pay, so it's kind of a wash.
    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.
     
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  4. GL1800

    GL1800 Light Load Member

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    Here is a recent thread on DOT. Read & discern for yourself if your interested.
     
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  5. GL1800

    GL1800 Light Load Member

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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.
     
  6. Octrucker

    Octrucker Light Load Member

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    Any word on when that Bullhead City terminal is gonna open?
     
  7. Slick Tiff

    Slick Tiff Bobtail Member

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    Were you compensated for your time in the classroom??
     
  8. Slick Tiff

    Slick Tiff Bobtail Member

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    so glad to hear you like it!! I'm thinking of trying to hire on with Dot Foods. So you're on the road training is 6-8weeks long? Is that because that is your trainers schedule or because it's mandatory for all new drivers?
     
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  9. Slick Tiff

    Slick Tiff Bobtail Member

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    But they do have recruiters, there has been one at my school wanting to speak with me...
     
  10. GL1800

    GL1800 Light Load Member

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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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  11. JOHNQPUBLIC

    JOHNQPUBLIC Road Train Member

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    Thanks for the detailed information. I am about 25 miles from DOT in Liverpool, NY. I planned to go try for them when I got into trucking but did not want to start out with an automatic truck. Wanted experience with a manual first but as luck would have it my current company transitioned to all autos and have rarely driven a manual.

    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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