I thought Swift & Prime wanted drivers. Doesn't seem that way.

I started to think that maybe I didn't hit the "submit application" button. That's part of the reason I called. But when I did, the recruiter knew my name before I gave it to him. He obviously had my info pulled up from the phone number I was calling from. So, indeed, they got my application. I went back to check my spam folder. No confirmation there, either.

 

Thinking about it now, it does seem a much, much better way to approach my first OTR driving job. I'm sure the recruiters get a lot of Lookie Lous, calling for info and then disappearing into the night. Especially when those calls come from folks that are looking for something (training) for nothing. It's likely a totally different story when someone calls to say they are about to finish driving school that they paid for on their own.

 

I think that's a great point. Like Lightside said above, I too am concerned about small local outfits that seem to be a bigger risk. Will I get miles? Do they have their affairs in order? When we read about the big carriers here, let's say Swift, there's a mountain of opinions to sort through. In the end, you have an idea of what you're getting into, for better and for worse. You can't get that feeling as easily with a small outfit, especially as a new driver. I, for instance, want as little home time as possible for the first 12-18 months. Will a local carrier give me that and how do I verify the info they give me? If they only have a few drivers, it isn't as easy to find one with an opinion on the company.

I understand I can make a bunch of phone calls and make the best decision I can in the end. I'm just saying that it's a concern of mine as I enter the field.