Why so much info needed??

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by kilroy2963, Apr 15, 2008.

  1. kilroy2963

    kilroy2963 Light Load Member

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    One thing I have come to see while trying to get a trucking job, is that they want to know everything about you since you were born!! I swear that when I went to join the Army it was far less paperwork and only had to sign my name once!! LOL!!:biggrin_2559:
     
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  3. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    It gets even better when you start your hazmat background. Even more so, when you get cleared for Goobermint loads.
     
  4. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    The Army wouldn't be dragged into court if you ran over someone. The Army can afford new equipment if you trash one. The Army can invest money into you and get their return. The list goes on. With todays economy the companies must ensure they get every dollar back that they intrust you with.

    So that's why the companies want to know everything about you so they can pick the best applicant. Look at it this way. If you had two drivers applying for the same job and one driver can account for all his time, has good credit, and has never been fired and he's up against a driver that has gaps in his record, is in debt up to his you know what, and has been fired a couple of times how would you hire? That's why I always say protect your record so you can get the best job down the road.
     
  5. kilroy2963

    kilroy2963 Light Load Member

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    I already got Hazmat and yeah, finger printing at all!! I thought i would get a knock at the door from the CIA!! I have never signed my name and given my SS# so many times before!! Im surprised they dont ask for your 1st born as condition of employment............LOL!:biggrin_2559:
     
  6. kilroy2963

    kilroy2963 Light Load Member

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    I understand, just very new to me.
     
  7. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    Shhhh - they just haven't thought of it yet.:biggrin_2559: Yeah, there is a lot of paperwork and background checks. But when you stop to think that the company will be trusting you with loads that can range over a million bucks, it may be a little easier to understand why they are careful.
     
  8. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    Next year, it's going to be a full Upper and Lower GI on the physical.

    Or, that's what someone told my daughters BF. I laughed so hard I almost cried. I couldn't believe he bought it.
     
  9. AfterShock

    AfterShock Road Train Member

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    I heard anal probes were the next thing. :biggrin_25523:
    I sure wouldn't "buy" one of those. :biggrin_25513:
    Butt, it might make me cry.
    THAT'S no laughing matter.
     
  10. smitty66

    smitty66 Light Load Member

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    i feel the same way. i guess we can thank ; OSAMA BIN LADIN ; ever since 9/11 companies are going futher back then when you born ; they are going as far back as to when you were conceived ; no joke ! lol:biggrin_25525:
     
  11. kilroy2963

    kilroy2963 Light Load Member

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    I got real nervous when I saw the Doc put on the rubber gloves, I started looking around to see if there was any KY Jelly! I was thinking that she was going to do a cavity search!! LOL!! :biggrin_25524:
     
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