Do I even have a shot?

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by MidWester, Apr 26, 2016.

  1. MidWester

    MidWester Light Load Member

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    So I have an interview coming up with FedEx Freight as a Road Driver. Sounds like an awesome job once you adjust to the work schedule. Right now I deliver beer off of a side load truck. I don't do any backing up to a dock but do have to do some backing which in some spots are pretty difficult. I drive an automatic everyday.

    Basically it seems like I have the experiance on paper but I'm kind of worried that they will pick out the inexperience I have due to the basic driving I do now. I do have the furthest route from our warehouse which I have kept just to get the highway driving. I drive about 200 miles per day.

    Do I even have a shot at a position like this with my experiance? Thanks in advanced.
     
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  3. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    Just sell yourself, the jobs already yours. Dont talk about what you haven't done, talk about retirement plans, excc...
     
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  4. Giuseppe Ventolucci

    Giuseppe Ventolucci Medium Load Member

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    Well, you already did the hard part , which is to get the interview. I imagine, they already went through your resume and checked your experience, so they want to talk to you for a reason.

    Just be calm and profesional during the interview.

    Good luck !
     
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  5. MidWester

    MidWester Light Load Member

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    That's kind of my plan to an extent. I don't want to lie and get into a pinch but I'm worried about only driving a 10 speed around the yard and stuff like that.
     
  6. MidWester

    MidWester Light Load Member

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    I'm a worry freak. It's a good opportunity but it's not the only good job out there so I'm just going to go in with a open mind and hopefully it turns out well.
     
  7. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    Dont need to lie, how much experience with a 10 speed do you have? Answer, ive driven them, everyone has its quirks, give me 5 miles and I'll have her purring.
     
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  8. Giuseppe Ventolucci

    Giuseppe Ventolucci Medium Load Member

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    Keep an open mind but most importantly keep a positive mentality. If there's something you or them feel you need to work on, they will give you the proper training.

    Most the time , employers hire by judging your character and the kind of impression you project. Keep that in mind, use profesional language and dress accordingly.
     
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  9. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    Hell shoulda seen me the first time i drove a super 10, looked like the red headed step child of the blind rookie..... for 3 miles, by the time we got back, the guy testing me out said, ####, you sure you haven't drivin one of these before? I said "what you already forget the first few miles?"
     
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  10. Getsinyourblood

    Getsinyourblood Road Train Member

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    Everyone likes the beer truck driver.:)
     
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  11. pattyj

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    Of course you do.Treat this interview as if you're selling a product,sell yourself give the employer reasons why he should hire you.
     
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