Why is it so hard to find good drivers?

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  1. camionneur

    camionneur Road Train Member

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    I'm just talking about advertising in general. It's like sitting on the toilet in Home Depot, when they interrupt their ####ty music to say "let's do this", and I'm like fine, go ahead and take credit for that, I wasn't attached to it.
     
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    Wow. What is going on. Lol
     
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    Ziggy319 Medium Load Member

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    May I ask what company??
     
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    Pullin2 Crusty Canuck

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    I'm pretty sure Stan was asking about good drivers ...... but now we have union guys sitting on the john at Home Depot ....... good now ?


    :D
     
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    I think hunting a good driver is about like snipe hunting.
     
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    I say perfection is overrated. As long as you live people make mistakes. It sad that trucking companies allow insurance companies to dictate what drivers they can hire. It used to be a time when a guys hard work and willingness to get the job done was a better quality than picking at a guys mistakes
     
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    Ziggy319 Medium Load Member

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    I'm not sure where the perfect thing comes in. And trucking companies must have insurance so to a degree they have to accept what the ins company says. Most professional drivers protect their CDL as its their livelihood. Those that don't have a short career or have to work for companies paying less to the driver so they can pay the big ins nut to cover not so good of drivers.
     
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    Dennis3636 Bobtail Member

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    I can’t find a driving job really down on my luck been had my cdls for 2 year with no experience I have no felony
    Only with battery charge also completed anger management class 6 month probation still can’t find a job
     
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    This is a five year old thread. I don't think you'll get much help here. I would start a new thread and put your location, what kind of work you are looking for and mention the battery charge as well. #chinatown keeps a list of companies that may give you a chance.

    Don't use the phrase " Only with battery charge" If I was going to be your boss I'd not want "only a battery" to happen to me. Think of how you come off in interviews. I'm a big guy and I tone things down because I know I can come off as intimidating. With that on your record you need to put out the vibe of a kitten.
     
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    Ziggy319 Medium Load Member

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    Honestly. You don’t list your qualifications. You minimize your battery charge. And think it’s an accomplishment to not have a felony. That’s why I wouldn’t consider you.