How to make the calls stop...recruiters..

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Chessguy, Dec 14, 2012.

  1. Chessguy

    Chessguy Light Load Member

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    I guess last week I filled out a short application form on the Internet for those interested in truck driving. Now I'm getting a dozen calls a day. I've already decided on Prime.

    My fault. I'm guessing that the web site sold my name to everybody and anybody...
     
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  3. pokerhound67

    pokerhound67 Heavy Load Member

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    oh give it a week or two,,,or 36. theyll tire of hearing no thanks eventually.
     
  4. Backwater13

    Backwater13 Light Load Member

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    Dozen calls a day? Just out of curiosity, which companies called?
     
  5. jbourque

    jbourque Heavy Load Member

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    you have to b careful, some of the ads read (puts you in touch with hundreds of employers) have a good day
     
  6. twolane

    twolane Medium Load Member

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    What exactly are you good at driving a truck?
    What exactly are you qualified to do driving a truck?
    Yes they did! Thats how they make money.

    Not beating you up here but answer the above questions to yourself. If your just starting out,,,take whatever you can get and if you are the "cream" you will rise to the top with whoever you hire on with.
     
  7. Chessguy

    Chessguy Light Load Member

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    I don't understand your post. This has nothing at all to do with my qualifications. It appears they are looking for seats to fill.

    One company rep told me that they reject 80% of applicants. Drug use, driving record, and alcohol.
     
  8. passion4polishing

    passion4polishing Road Train Member

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    If you're already hired just ask the others if your pending DUI charge will be a problem. If that doesn't stop them ask lots of questions about exactly how the drug test works. "I just need to make sure it's not a hair test"

    I think what two lane was getting at was that you aren't hired yet, so it's best to keep your options open.
     
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  9. Chessguy

    Chessguy Light Load Member

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    All the big ones and some smaller ones.
     
  10. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    That's what those recruiting websites are for. Saves you a lot of work filling out applications. All the phone calls you receive, prove those websites work. Now, do a little research on the companies websites, that your interested in, and follow through.
     
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