Questions list For new drivers.
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by trucking for family, Jan 27, 2019.
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Truck interview questions
- 1&2. How does your carrier handle raises? When and how can I expect a raise?
- 3. What types of benefits do you offer?
- 4. How long do benefits take to kick in?
- 5. Are there any bonuses for safety, fuel, sign-on, performance, driver referral, etc.?
- 6. Does your carrier offer detention pay?
- 7. What are the details of your home time policy? PTO, sick time, vacation?
- 8. What kind of freight do you haul?
- 9. In which states do you operate? What kind of runs do you have?
- 10. How do you calculate driver miles?
- 11. What is the average length of load?
- 12. What is the average number of miles per tractor?
- 13. How many terminals does the company have and where are they located?
- 14. How much of your freight is drop and hook?
- 15. Are drivers required to physically unload freight?
- 16. Is there forced dispatch?
- 18. What types of truck does the company use? How old are they?
- 19. Am I expected to take care of truck maintenance?
- 20. Are drivers able to take equipment home with them during home time?
- 21. What amenities do the trucks come with? Refrigerators? Single or double bunks?
- 22. Is there slip seating?
- 23. How many employees does the company have? How many drivers?
- 24. What is the ratio of driver managers or load planners to drivers?
- 25. What is the company’s turnover rate?
- 26. How many empty or idle trucks do you have right now?
- 27. How long has the average driver been with the company?
- 28. What is the passenger policy? The pet policy?
- 29. How would you describe the company’s culture?
- 30. Am I able to talk to a current driver about their experience with your carrier?
- 31.How does your carrier pay? What is the max rate of pay for drivers?
- 32.Break down pay?
Good luck and remember your the asset , they need you .
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1- Driver logs are governed by: *
a. Federal Department of Transportation
b. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
c. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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2- logs must be: *
a. Updated to the last midnight
b. Current to the last change of duty status
c. In your possession for the last 7 days
d. Both b & c
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3- you are "off duty" from October 28th until November 3rd. You may: *
a. Combine all days on one log page
b. Fill out a log for each day off
c. Fill out 1 log for October and 1 log for November
d. Not fill out any logs at all
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