When Talking to Recruiters. . . .

You can ask any question you want. No way we can know what your priorities are...home time, money, or benefits.

Truth or not ?? Can't say.

Write your questions out by category, then separate them into clusters that circle back on each other. In other words...use Psychology on them.

Let's say you have about 10 questions you want answered. The leading question, "How much can I expect to make?"

Question 1 should be that exact question.

Question 5 or 6 should be, "How much will I make per mile to start?"

Somewhere around question 9 or 10. You should ask "How many miles can I expect per week?" Then reduce that by 20%....take question 1 and 5 into your head....and do the math.

Does it add up?

 

awww,sneaky idea i like that...lol

 

If it comes out of their mouth .... it's a lie.

You'll go crazy if you put too much thought into this. Just get your license. THEN, start applying. Talk to drivers. Make your decision (as long as it does not involve buying or leasing a truck) and stick to it for 6 months.

If you do not like where you are at, then change at 6 months.

 

A recruiter's only job is to place you into their company.

Don't ask, "how many miles will I get" because all he/she is gonna tell you is what they THINK you want to hear. They have NO clue what miles you will be getting.

They can, however, place you on OTR, regional, or dedicated. You choose between those 3. Once he/she places you and you have a dispatcher, that's when you ask questions about day to day and week to week operations. Ask your dispatcher....

So expect your recruiter to tell you the details of orientation (when, where, what to bring, etc...).

Tell your recruiter how you want to run and how much home time you want. I know many companies have requirements on when you can get a dedicated run, so it will vary.....



I will say this, I have never expected a recruiter to be the source of ALL information of a company, so I have never been disappointed with them....

 

I would not talk to any of them. Don't you find it a little strange that people are coming after you to get you to work for them? This should throw up a red flag! Especially now a days. Did you know that they actually pay the schools so that they may come in and brainwash you! I would stay away from these guys. Do your homework. Stay away from the mega-carriers and find yourself a good small to mid size company. The companies you have to actually put forth effort in getting hired are going to be the ones that are worth working for. Also the companies that aren't advertising are the ones where there is less driver turnover rate. This means the drivers are happier working there. Some of these companies turnover rates are so high it's like there is a black hole or something at their terminal. Just a little advice, do as you wish with it. Don't follow the herd! Good luck to you! Oh yeah, one more thing; I saw you live in South Fl. check out Armellini. They are a floral carrier which means you will be home every 5-7 days and the pay is extremely well. You have to unload the truck though. You should make a grand a week with no problem!

 

Romans612,

You're doing great............

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