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What to look for in choosing a company.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Raven_Whitefox, Apr 12, 2014.

Do you agree or disagree with the list?

Poll closed Apr 22, 2014.

  1. agree strongly

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  2. agree

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  1. Apr 12, 2014 #1
    Raven_Whitefox

    Raven_Whitefox Bobtail Member

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    I think that most people are all looking for the same things when it comes to finding a company to work for. I have come up with a list of those qualities we are looking for. Feel free to comment or add to the list below.

    Without further wait, here is the list of what to look for in a company in no particular order:

    Pay
    Hometime
    Benefits
    CSA Score
    Good Equipment
    How the company treats the drivers
    Perks on the road and in the yard
    Quick turnaround on breakdown and maintenance
    Reputation in the Industry
    Lots of miles and freight to go around
    Honesty from recruiters and Management


    That is my list. Tell me what you think and what I missed.
     
    Raven_Whitefox, Apr 12, 2014
    Raven_Whitefox, Apr 12, 2014
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  3. Apr 12, 2014 #2
    Florida Playboy

    Florida Playboy Road Train Member

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    If they pay on 1099 or W-2 is a big one. Especially living living in Chicago.
     
    Florida Playboy, Apr 12, 2014
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  4. Apr 12, 2014 #3
    pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Quite the list but sad enough,you're not going to find all that with any specific company no matter how hard you try.But its always nice to dream.
     
    pattyj, Apr 12, 2014
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  5. Apr 12, 2014 #4
    Raven_Whitefox

    Raven_Whitefox Bobtail Member

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    Well of course you won't find all of those in any particular company. It is kind of like buying a car really. You pick the brand you want and hope they have the options you want in the package before you sign the dotted line. Some people don't need or want as much home time. Others want higher pay over better benefits. You just have to see what is out there, decide what is right for you. But if the responses I have gotten so far are an indication, those are the things people look for.
     
    Raven_Whitefox, Apr 12, 2014
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  7. Apr 12, 2014 #5
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    All I have ever looked for is :

    Pay & benefits
    How often hometime
    APU's

    Those are the only 3 things I'm interested in.
     
    Chinatown, Apr 12, 2014
    Chinatown, Apr 12, 2014
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  8. Apr 13, 2014 #6
    blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Go ahead and flame me - but we got that list down.

    Should I complain more?

    I got told on here I was always going on about what a great job it is - guess I ought a shut up!
     
    blairandgretchen, Apr 13, 2014
    blairandgretchen, Apr 13, 2014
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  9. Apr 13, 2014 #7
    slim shady

    slim shady Road Train Member

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    Not sure what you mean by perks, but I feel I have all the others listed
    Sent from my RM-845_nam_vzw_100 using Board Express
     
    slim shady, Apr 13, 2014
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  10. Apr 13, 2014 #8
    Tonythetruckerdude

    Tonythetruckerdude Crusty Deer Slayer

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    Beg to differ pattyj....there are companies out there that offer all of those things....just not too many. Those that do , never advertize , and most of they folks that do get hired , do so because they knew someone already working there. Once hired they never leave too. Funny how it is most jobs like that , are never talked about too much.
     
    Tonythetruckerdude, Apr 13, 2014
    Tonythetruckerdude, Apr 13, 2014
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  11. Apr 14, 2014 #9
    GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    Ask one question to find out. Does the company have any drivers that retire?
     
    GasHauler, Apr 14, 2014
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  12. Apr 14, 2014 #10
    Tonythetruckerdude

    Tonythetruckerdude Crusty Deer Slayer

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    perfect question.......main reason I tried so hard to get on with GSF.....only time a position came open was when someone either passed away or retired....
     
    Tonythetruckerdude, Apr 14, 2014
    Tonythetruckerdude, Apr 14, 2014
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