how to tell a good company from a bad one in just a few minutes..

Walmart is the premier driving job and advertises in the magazines, papers and radio. This is not how you tell a good company from a bad one.

 

The Trucker has a Walmart advertisement every month. They also advertise on SiriusXM on select channels. They also do advertise in the other magazines as well. So do quite a few of the better companies.

 

It doesn't matter. Walmart is one example. Companies, even the best, have to look for drivers somehow. The way that gets done is through advertising.

 

FWIW, I'm with PT on this one....A good carrier doesn't have to advertise, as they'll usually have list of drivers just waiting to jump at the chance to hire on, a good carrier (as well as bad) will already be well known among drivers....Of course, there are exceptions, like a large expansion, or opening a new terminal in another area, etc....IMHO, a carrier that's always advertising for drivers is usually one to be wary of, be sure to do your homework....

Years ago, some of the best carriers to drive for were companies that made and hauled their own products.. They usually had the best pay, bennies, and treatment by far...I was lucky enough to drive for two such carriers back in the day, but alas, they both closed their doors...Many moons ago, I remember listening to this little guy with big ears from Texas that was running for president....He kept saying that with this up and coming NAFTA thing that y'all gonna hear this big sucking sound happen.....Yup, I believe he was right after all....

 

That's a good one. I'll agree with you all day long on that.