You know you're in trouble when...

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by tlalokay, May 2, 2021.

  1. tlalokay

    tlalokay Medium Load Member

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    You find an ad for a driving position that requires you to be "good with a wrench" or "comfortable with basic mechanics".

    You catch a glimpse of the warehouse pick order for your load and it says "Team Load" and you're a Solo OTR guy...

    Let's keep it rolling...
     
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  3. Kyle G.

    Kyle G. Road Train Member

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    I saw an ad for a small company once that said something like, "our trucks aren't new, but they will pass a DOT inspection."
     
  4. JerseyBarrierRacer

    JerseyBarrierRacer Bobtail Member

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    ... you have to drive through SC
     
  5. tlalokay

    tlalokay Medium Load Member

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    How about Google reviews saying that a W2 company position requires drivers to pay an "escrow" for the truck...
     
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    striker Road Train Member

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  7. tlalokay

    tlalokay Medium Load Member

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    I have questions and concerns.

    Had a snake charmer [recruiter] try to sell me on that last week.

    Seems like a situation where the driver is writing dispatch a blank check on hours and miles. Ouch...
     
  8. bigkev1115

    bigkev1115 Road Train Member

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    I get emails all the time asking me can I start orientation tomorrow, or we will fly you to orientation, and you can start immediately. Major red flag pops up for me
     
  9. bzinger

    bzinger Road Train Member

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    Are you a team player !?
     
  10. Kyle G.

    Kyle G. Road Train Member

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    I remember another company that put out an ad claiming they pick you up and take you to orientation in a limo.
     
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