what to look for in a company

i would say kllm or conway.deleted the rest.

 

I can tell you from experience that recruiting material looks and sounds good when you are moving into that first job. However, if you want a better indicator of a company, get out and talk to drivers. Forums are okay, but you generally have more negative things said about companies online, and the impression you get can be skewed.

It's good to have a general idea about what company you might like to drive for, but get out there and actually talk to as many drivers as you can. You'll get a general consensus and possibly find out about new developments in the company that recruiting material will never tell you.

Do NOT be romanced by recruiters or propaganda. Listen to other drivers...if many drivers say to stay away from a certain company, there are generally good reasons for it. If you are using forums as a reference to research companies, only consider posts that have decent evidence of a company's misdeeds. A LOT of drivers post about a company they are mad at, when, in fact, they themselves may have been at fault. At the same time, don't get overly negative about a company either...many drivers have very good experiences with companies that are blasted by other drivers. You need to do your research without stars in your eyes or prejudice. Don't choose your company based on the model of truck they use, or their color scheme. If it runs and is safe, it will make you money if you do what you are supposed to do.

So, basically, politely take the nice recruiters pamphlets, ask your questions, but never sign until you've spent some time doing real research into the company. There is no guarantee that you won't have a bad experience, but you can cut down the chances if you are motivated enough to make an informed decision based on your own research.