Collared shirt, clean pants, no flip flops, work gloves in case he wants you to do road test, drop & hook. Bring ID, bank routing number and account (or voided check) for direct deposit. Any question you don't know the answer just say "I don't know/remember," I'll find out". You are new, so don't pretend you aren't.
Good info thanks. I went out an got some slacks and a polo. Resume is updated and I have my med card, ELDT A and H training certificates printed.
Let them know you've been practicing on pissing into regular bottles, for when you can't find widemouth ones.
Try not to seem like you're zero-ing in on $$$ and how much you'll make and when is first payday. You need to know, but be somewhat in-direct in asking. Also, be excited about trucking in general and how you want to "grow" with the co. Make them think you'll retire working there. Hometime, benefits and equipment are safe questions to ask about.
I had the Terminal manager once tell me, “This is whatever his name was, he’s thinking about coming on as an owner op. Tell him how much you made last year.” my reply, “I’m not telling him anything, none of his business what I do, how I run, or what I make.” It sounds bad, but I wasn’t putting myself on the line for him to not make what he thought he could, you had to run hard, all percentage paid loads. But I wouldn’t advise asking for someone to tell you what they made last year...
nah thats none of my business what someone else made. This place pays percentage, is that not a good way to go?
Percentage is good. but deadhead miles are $0. some used to pay a little after 200 mile DH, some don’t.
As mentioned Presentation is a huge part of it. Maybe less in trucking. Or actually maybe more? My step son wanted a job when he was younger, walked into an establishment to just drop of his resume in a suit and tie and as he was walking out the manager noticed him and hired him before he got out the door He said we aren’t really hiring but anyone who has that much respect gets a job