Questions every driver should ask when co. seeking

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by gnicholson30, Mar 11, 2008.

  1. gnicholson30

    gnicholson30 Bobtail Member

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    Hello all
    Im new to this board and find it very helpful. I see alot of thing have changed in the last few years in the trucking industury. Im in the prosess of seeking a good company to drive for with everything Im looking for in a company so I wont find my self hoping from job to job. I do have 8 years exp driving however I have been in sales for the last few years. I have come up with a list of questions to use to make a good desicion but can anybody eles think of any questions I have not covered?

    Pay
    Driver per loaded mile M/T
    Average Weekly Miles
    Average Annual Pay
    How Is the mileage calculated
    Stop-off, Detention, Layover Pay, Driver-Assist pay
    Do you offer guaranteed pay
    Direct deposits
    Other pay
    Benefits
    Health cost driver pay
    Dental, Life, Opt.
    Truck
    What type of equipment will I be driving
    What type of transmission do you have in the truck
    Do you have satellite communications
    Are the trucks governed
    Truck Assignment/ Take home
    Life span of company truck
    Avg miles on trucks at end of cycle
    General
    Home Time
    Vacations time
    Terminals locations
    Consistent Year Round Freight
    Drop & Hook %
    Dispatch Method (1 on 1)
    Does the Company have forced routing
    Is there load select
    Regional or Dedicated Available
    Do I need Hazardous Materials
    Do I have a toll card
    Do I have a fuel card
    Do you have a rider program
    Operating Area
    Do you go to Canada
    Orientation (Time, Pay, Location)
    How are Break downs and maintenance handled
    Do you offer CDL Training


    Thank for all your help

    Greg
    Detroit Mi
     
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  3. JimF

    JimF "If you got it, flaunt it"

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    How long you been off the road? If 3 or more years, you'll find very few companies that will hire you without going through school again, or at least a refresher.
     
  4. franklind

    franklind Bobtail Member

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    just out of cdl school what is the deal with them the only company out of 12 i sent apps to to cal back any answers
     
  5. franklind

    franklind Bobtail Member

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    need the skinny on jb only company in fl to say they are hiring
     
  6. gnicholson30

    gnicholson30 Bobtail Member

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    I drove for 8 years total, 6 as company and 2 as O/O
    For the last 7 years I have been in sales. I dont have a problem with a re fresher for a week or even 2. I dont think I should have to do it ALL over again. It kind of like riding a bike eh? I have had companys call me for employment after looking at my resume. Just trying to think of all the importain questions to ask.

    Thanks
    Greg
     
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