O/O- was a small fleet owner with his own authority but when the going got tough closed shop because rates were bad and it’s everyone’s fault. Now wants to look for a place to work and fit in. And wants to give me advice and tell me what I’m doing wrong and what I need to do after I explain to him, a general, brief of how I run things and my expectations .
ME-No thanks, I’m ok. I think I’ll follow my plan, since I’m still in business. I need a O/O that can serve the company so it can fulfill its mission. In return payment is processed. Easy right?!?
O/O- Discussion on the great many things that he has done over the years in trucking and does not want to do them now.
Me- I could care less about what you have done unless it benefits what you will do for the company today. I would rather pay for the guy you were instead of the guy interviewing today.
O/O-Likes the money I’m promising until I inform him that it requires more stops, care, cleanliness, etc. Only wants to be out 3-5 days, but those jobs are mainly seasonal and are ending.. Blames everyone about the demise of trucking, -actually rambles off and says “yada, yada.”
Me- At this point I may actually enjoy a dispatch service soliciting call from Lahore to move on from this O/O.
Silly thing, I have about the same conversation with different O/O at least 2-3 times a week. Don’t these guys realize that being leased on, that I am the customer and I am the one that pays for their services. I’m not their union shop counselor.
Interview gone bad
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Short Fuse EOD, Oct 10, 2023.
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