15 questions to ask the recruiter, 2013 recent CDL grad

Hello all,

First: Moderators a very heartfelt thank you for what you do.

Second: To all the members your insight has been very helpful, cant say enough.
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Long time lurker first time poster here. My self and 4 others will finish our CDL here in Virginia in the next few weeks, I my self have a little time before I need to get right to work full time, the others will be hitten the road the following Monday. I decided to help out the younger ones by getting the info for them so they can make an educated decision on where to spend the 1st year. That being said I have been taking down questions from the forums over the past two months and widdled the list down to 15 questions to ask the recruiter. Im calling all of them, good and bad. Will post the answers as they come in. Doing this to just help out my classmates, nothing gained by me so please send your comments. I called four companys today, Prime, Maverick, Schnieder and Werner and wow did I get the spectrum of info.

Ones again, thanks to all and this very informative site!!!

 

1. Where is your orientation?
2. Is the orientation a controlled curriculum for subject matter and teaching points? Mileage? Time ?
3. Do the trainers get graded by the students after completion or is there a feedback loop to make the training better?
4. What is the pay during orientation and training?
5. What is the pay after training completion?
6. Any bonuses post completion? 6 months? 1 year?
7. Is there a 401k and how is it structured? Cap limits? How much does the company match?
8. During orientation are lodging and meals paid for by the company?
9. If the trainer takes home time does the newbie keep driving?
10. What electronics does your company furnish to make a more safe and efficient driver?
11. Where are the main hubs?
12. Does the company have any dedicated contracts? Division? Is the newbie eligible for them?
13. What medical and dental plans are offered? Details and pricing of each plan to include time with company?
14. Is there a pet program? details and cost?
15. Is there a ride along program? details and cost?

 

YEs sir, phase 2 of my question asking was going to come from all of your inputs. This is merely initial questions to weed the field down. Thanks a ton for the input.