Pre Hire and recruiters question

First off, a "pre-hire" really doesn't mean much in and of itself. Until you are actually on board, this is just sort of an "OK, we know you are there, and we MIGHT be interested in you, IF you complete your schooling, etc."

OTOH, it is always a good idea to establish contacts. Nothing at all wrong with contacting as many companies as you can, learning about them, and having them offer you a pre-hire. You can contact them by email or phone, but face time really is priceless. Remember, you are now a "salesman," and what you are selling, is yourself.

Also, keep in mind that recruiters are paid, at least in part, by their performance. This means that many of them will tell you ANYTHING they think you want to hear, to get you on board. Once you have started, THEN the ugly truth will show itself. So take whatever they tell you, with a grain of salt.

 

And do not sell yourself short... don't settle for the bottom of the barrel rates that they will tell you is the way it is. Insist you be paid for all of your time...

Remember, they're not looking out for you... Consider yourself to be a free agent...whoever offers you the most money gets your services and on your terms, not theirs.

Interview them....don't let them have the upper hand. YOU ARE THE BOSS...they need you more than you need them.

 

never to early to see what your options are,and never hurts to know what else maybe out there

 

Most online applications have a place to check if you are a student. Ignore the "experience required" and apply to any company you are interested in. If you're enrolled in CDL school, you can start the application process now. You can pick & choose & be selective in your application process.

 

Most companies pay the driver for breakdown time while truck is being worked on. Detention pay varies by company; some pay hourly pay starting after 1 or 2 hours sitting at the dock during unloading or loading. For example, one company where I worked, when delivering, paid $15.00 for the stop & then $12.00 per hour starting after two hours. Same pay worked for loading. Some of the pays are listed on the companies websites & sometimes you must ask or find out during orientation.

As for negotiating prices, usually an 0/0 can negotiate, but a company driver cannot.

 

Drivers that have been around awhile use the strategy, when changing jobs, will take a few days off or vacation time, find and get hired by a new company, then give a 1 or 2 week notice.