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Pepsi Transport Driver-Help-Will The Hiring Process Take Months

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by kafreese, Apr 28, 2014.

  1. Apr 28, 2014 #1
    kafreese

    kafreese Bobtail Member

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    I applied for the Transport Driver position out of Dallas, TX. It's full time/evening shift and sounds pretty good. Took me over a week to get a 5 minute phone interview and now they said I am moving onto the next step of a face to face interview with the hiring managers. However, she didn't have an opening so told me to watch my email. I am wondering if anyone can tell me if this is normal, how long it usually takes and if it's really worth the wait. I am green...straight out of Truck Driving School. I have a couple of OTR companies that I can start orientation with in the next week or two-just not sure how to proceed......Thank You in advance!
     
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  3. Apr 28, 2014 #2
    rda2580

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    Did a face to face up here in Michigan couple weeks ago. Thought the interview went well but wasn't chosen. Was told

    if they take me then will be called within a couple of days. If not then Pepsi will send a email and they did! Interviewed

    Monday and received email the following Sunday evening. Called and thanked them and moved on!

    Hope this helps some.
     
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  4. Apr 28, 2014 #3
    Chinatown

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    There are a couple of dozen OTR companies that start orientation every week; but that doesn't mean they're good companies to work for. Living around Dallas, you're in the hiring area for some good OTR companies. Beverage companies and union companies seem to have a habit of keeping applicants in the dark. Only you know your financial situation and if you can afford to wait around for Pepsi to make a move. Does a Pepsi transport driver that's home every day make good money? Do you have any endorsements?
     
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  5. Apr 28, 2014 #4
    kafreese

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    I have all my endorsements and my financial situation is such that I need to get to work. The lady on the phone interview said they pay 44.8/mile but she didn't have an average mileage. I definitely feel like I'm in the dark.
     
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  7. Apr 28, 2014 #5
    Chinatown

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    Here's some tanker companies where you can make a grand or more a week. They all hire new CDL grads even though some websites may say "experience required." Submit the online apps and you will probably have job offers within a day or two.

    Schneider Bulk
    Superior Carriers
    Trimac
    SVTN
    CTL Transportation
    Airgas
    Tidewater Transit

    Melton Truck Lines has a terminal in Dallas and hires new CDL grads; one of the better flatbed companies around, especially for new drivers.

    System Transport is another good flatbed outfit that hires out of the Dallas area.

    Should make over $52K with flatbed.
     
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  8. Apr 28, 2014 #6
    kafreese

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    Thank you Chinatown. I appreciate the info!
     
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  9. Apr 28, 2014 #7
    swiff

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    Sorry to bombard on your thread kafreese,

    Chinatown I see you are very helpful around this parts. Can you please list any local companies to work for straight out of CDL school with new york, and new jersey?

    Thank you.
     
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  10. Jun 17, 2014 #8
    Dodgeman

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    What does the face to face interview consist of?
     
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  11. Jun 18, 2014 #9
    kafreese

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    It was very basic.....not a lot of substance. Asked if I could back into docks, drop and hook, etc. Told me about the hours, days, etc. I ended up NOT getting the job. :(
     
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  12. Jun 19, 2014 #10
    rda2580

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    Very similar to what kafreese mentioned! Was also asked if dealing with difficult
    customers would be a problem? Not only that aspect but factor in any weather
    conditions that you must deliver in and then you face a difficult customer that
    has you thinking "Boy I'd love to shove these returns right up your recycle bin!"
    Anyway you get the picture! When interview was over they said if we give
    you the offer we will call, if not you'll receive an email.
     
    rda2580, Jun 19, 2014
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