How do you get the truth when dealing with Recruiters?

Have the recruiter put it in writing, sign it, and have it co-signed by an officer of the company (VP, Ops, HR Director, etc.) Wouldn't leave much wiggle room then for squirming out from under their promises.

 

Excellent post, Texan. Excellent!

Years ago, I was staying in a motel that my company houses it's drivers in. Had some new drivers coming in over the weekend for orientation Monday. They meet us, and ask us about the company, and money, and the trucks and whatnot. Cool! I don't mind helping a new driver. I told a group of drivers that whenever they get captured and interrogated, its Name, Rank and Serial Number only. "Keep your teeth together!"

The new guys asked me about my numbers, but my numbers were high, but I made a name for myself. It didn't start that high, even if you have experience, you're not going to start at the top. I told them this. Well, the next day, they all get shuffled to HQ, and asked how much money they expect to make a week. They sat down with a bunch of veterans, got some numbers in their heads, get into the office and start shooting off their mouths. Next thing out of the mouth is "Where I wont go and what I dont do." I told them the day before not to do it, AND THEY DO IT ANYWAY!!!!!!!!!!!
And the lady doing the orientation says to them, "I do not think you would be a good match with this company", and hands them a bus ticket and tell them where to pick up the shuttle back to the Greydog.

Speaking of that, theres a term used on this forum that needs clarification "Putting in your time." Some people thing that 'putting in your time' mean's that you have to be treated like a subhuman. That's not true.
1. You're not going to talk down to me.
2. You're not going to intimidate/threaten me
3. You're not going to force me to run team
4. You're not going to hold my hand and micromanage me
5. You're not going to invade my privacy
6. You are not going to have me sit in a truck uncomfortable because you dont think I should be idling the truck.

However, if I sign up with your company, and you run all 48, I understand that means that I will have to run into the northeast. You, as my employer, will not hear my argue or complain about going up into the northeast. You will not hear me complain about tarping with your tarps. You will not hear me complain about the weather. I will run your truck however you want me to, in accord to the rules of the green and white bible you gave me in orientation. You wanted a driver, I am a driver.

 

I used love going to Wisconsin,those cheese curdie things were the best.................but now i think youve ruined for me,lol.

 

Have you ever thought about asking the recruiter for the company driver handbook?

That question asked from a noobie would be different.

You immediately put them on the defensive while letting them know you are interested in applying.

If they cal ya back ask em where that handbook is before orientation.

 

I bring a hired mafia goon. A hand near a meat grinder gets the truth.

 

Yes, but true classic-style goons are getting harder and harder to find these days. I mean, seriously! Have you priced quality fedoras lately? Being a goon is getting downright expensive!

 

Just use those Russian guys from Chicago. Adidas isn't that expensive anymore.

 

Exactly. Drive to the closest terminal and take a good look. Talk to some drivers at the yard. No one will even notice that you don't work there.

 

Yep, and if the drivers complain, ask them why they still work there.

 

Try asking real questions... More than " what color are the trucks?", "How fast do they run?""can I take my dog", "can I take my girlfriend and her four kids with me?", How many pennies per mile?"..Most drivers ask little to no questions and then go to orientation knowing nothing and blame the recruiters for "lying"...