Looking for someone to drive my Truck

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Tuckster, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. Tuckster

    Tuckster Light Load Member

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    I'm considering coming off the road. Got to run to hard to make anything. I've been running under my authority getting my own loads. Where would I look for potential drivers ?? I'd love to find a nice team looking for a truck. I have an '05 KW T600 with the 86" studio sleeper. Any suggestions ???
     
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  3. Markvfl

    Markvfl Road Train Member

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    I put an ad for a potential driver on Craigslist the other day and my phone rang off the hook!
     
  4. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    Yeah, A friend of mine put an ad on some website and the local newspaper....you wouldn't believe some of the ya-hoo's that have called them! One guy called and told them he'd need to gross 4-6 grand a week or he couldn't work for them......:biggrin_2552:! Yeah like thats gonna happen in times like these...lol
     
  5. Eskimo6804

    Eskimo6804 Heavy Load Member

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    I have made that mistake before. Just a word of caution; reasearch any of those people very deeply. It seems like all calls I got from Craig's list ads were not anybody I'd consider hiring even if I could.
     
  6. Tuckster

    Tuckster Light Load Member

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    That's why I posted here. I don't want to run a random ad just anywhere. Hopefully I'll get some hits/ideas from this post. I would be very very careful about who I put in the truck. I figure there are some qualified drivers out there that would love the opportunity to be an O/O without having to buy a truck or go thru all the paperwork.
     
  7. Bigray

    Bigray Road Train Member

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    consider the AD and also put that there is a application fee, that may cut thru the rift raft, that way you get to the cream.
     
  8. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF

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    Wish I had the money I would buy that T6 from ya.
     
  9. d-man57

    d-man57 Light Load Member

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    If you're picky about your truck like i am, good luck. I started out with a good driver, lost him got what i thought was a good one and he turned out to be a nightmare, fired him and got the good one back. Most of the good drivers stay with the larger company's that offer benefits that i can't match. I don't know about you, but with a one horse operation all i can offer is a nice truck to drive, good pay and a few bonuses here and there. I know a couple of guys that use lease trucks and put drivers in them, for the most part when they hire someone they're just looking for a driver with a valid CDL and a pulse. High turnover means a lot of wear and tear on a truck, something any small operation can't afford.
     
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  10. bleuzman

    bleuzman Bobtail Member

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    Tuckster...I received your reply to my post but haven't been a member long enough to send you a reply I guess. I am interested but need to figure out a way to contact you.
    Thanks
     
  11. Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    Your right posting emails is not allowed
    Just ask any Moderator-staff to forward your info
    Thanks
     
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