Trucking Companys are not hiring !!! lets say state that is a fact

@TNSquire
Would you hire a driver, (experienced or inexperienced), who who was willing to volunteer for this:
1) any & all loads & deliveries that most drivers don't want, including helping to load & unload trailers
2) any & all places, (in both the U.S. & Canada), that most drivers don't want to go to
3) willing to stay out on the road for long stretches of time, only to return to renew license, get a physical & dental exam, renew an apartment lease, & attend necessary safety meetings
4) willing to accept whatever pay is offered without question, regardless of how low the pay may be

God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!

The absolute sheer driving force of our national economy - without truck drivers, our entire national economy would come to an absolute standstill - if not outright be dead.

Over the mountains, through the woods, into the valleys, coast to coast, from sea to shining sea - truck drivers can and do go anywhere and everywhere, every day, every night, all year round.

 

As another fuel hauler -- I would respectfully submit that the advice given above in post #38 is pretty much spot on.

When you're the newest/latest driver in the door -- you kinda sorta have to take what they give you.

Later -- if/when you get some real seniority -- you can put in for the more desirable shifts.

-- L

 

I would consider them seriously, with a single caveat…. Clean mvr, dac, and psp.
If that driver candidate is clean, even with reasonable accommodations, providing it’s not horrible, I’d road test them.
They do okay on the road test, they’ve earned a seat on my team.
Now, show me what you’ve got, and I’ll make it worth your while.
You’ll never want for work.
Your pay will be above average.
And, you’ll have the best equipment i can put you in.

I followed this same creed when i had my tree service business.
My crews made above average pay because they did above average work, and ensured our clients were more than satisfied on every job we did.
I paid well because it reaped dividends far beyond monetary rewards.
Happy clients refer others.
Happy clients return time and again for the service you’ve provided.
Happy workers make happy clients.
Happy workers make more money.
The client wins, my crews win, and the team wins.
It’s difficult to improve on that.
That being said, i had my choice of the best the guys in the area. I was known to pay very well.
Poor performers never lasted more than a couple days. The guys ran them off because they were liabilities instead of assets to the team.

 

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