I think that's a great idea. I remember when I was talking to LTL drivers gathering info about the different companies, a driver from another company said Dayton called him a few days after he committed to his company (which is also a good job), and he said he always regrets that he didn't back out of starting that gig and go to Dayton instead. That said a lot to me.
Saia and Estes in Springfield, MO
Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by KMB, Jun 13, 2017.
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@Bob Dobalina , do you know where an online application for Dayton goes after it is completed? As in does it go to headquarters and then on to the specific terminal? Or straight to the specific terminal?
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I say this for everyone, no matter what LTL company you apply to: always follow up with a phone call to the actual terminal manager. It is probably best to wait until late morning when all the city drivers are out and there's a lull in the action. Or after lunch, when most people tend to be in a better mood. If you get their voicemail, definitely leave a message. But office staff should be able to tell you if he/she in the office when you call in and ask for them.
Years ago I applied at Estes. Needless to say I didn't get the job, but the advice I was given at the time by their drivers was to do exactly as I'm describing. That led to me getting an interview set up. For whatever reason I didn't get the job, but it gave me valuable experience to have that interview with the Estes Terminal manager at the time. I also struck out with another LTL before getting a shot with Dayton. I'm glad I had some practice ahead of time interviewing with those type of guys because it prepared me for my interview with the management at Dayton Freight.motocross25, KMB and Naptown Thank this. -
I applied online on Monday and called the Dayton terminal Thursday at 10:48 am (according to my phone log haha). I gave the receptionist my name, about applying a few days earlier online, and asked to speak to whoever was in charge of hiring. She put me on hold and my call was transferred to the voice mail of a man. I left a message with my name, about applying a few days earlier online, asked if he had seen my application and left my phone number. I'm assuming that the receptionist put me through to the manager at that terminal...I don't know.
Next time I call, I might ask if the terminal (or service center manager as Dayton has terminals called service centers on their website) is in the office first.
I know you were applying for driving positions, but do you remember what you might have said that caused a strike out at the 2 other LTL companies?motocross25 and Bob Dobalina Thank this. -
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I know when you submit your application with Saia, it goes to safety for a basic background check. Than it is forwarded on to the terminal manager. He then does a first sense phone call interview, than if he likes you it goes to a face to face. From there if he likes you, you fill out the new hire packet and a full background check is done with drug test. Once all of that is done, as long as safety signs off, and the TM gives the final "ok", you get your contingent offer and perform the driver test and than set up for your first day.
For the first step, definitely do what all these guys are saying and contact the TM directly. The best thing to do is actually a face to face. If the TM is there, he can easily hide in the office. If you are standing in the dispatch room, its a bit harder for him to turn you away. I know at least here at Saia, the TM's like face to face above all other methods.KMB and Bob Dobalina Thank this. -
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Thanks to each of you who have answered my questions and offered advice thus far. I'll keep y'all posted on how this goes. I realize that this is a holiday week of sorts. If I haven't heard anything from either company later this week, I'll either call or go to the terminal(s) in person.
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