What kind of Questions should a person ask

[papasweet]

I have read a couple other post saying you should not ask recruiters about the money right of the bat. So I would like some experienced people out there to give me a list of some good question to ask a recruiter. I am looking going towards Swift. It has a termival not to far from my house that I should be able to be based out of.

[Uturn2001]

You need to ask about anything and everything that is important to you.

Some things you can ask about:

Base pay and how is it calculated
loading and unloading pay
detention pay
break down and layover pay
pet policy
rider policy
type of equipment and average age of equipment
health insurance
life insurance
do they pay or reimburse for lumpers, scales, tolls, etc.
% of no touch freight
speed policy
do they provide 24/7 support/dispatch
401k or other type of retirement account


Never ever be afraid to ask a question and expect a straight forward answer.

[Sealord]

All Uturn said plus disability insurance. BOL

[papasweet]

Thanks for the questions u-turn. I have not had to look for a job in 14 years. You go kind of brain dead after that long. If you no what I mean. This will get me started.

[nickbtubas]

there is a post here about what a new driver should as... try a fast search, im sure you'll find it

[Uturn2001]

If you are a brand new driver you really need to ask about the training program?

In addition another good question to ask at any level is How do I get home if for some reason I am unable to complete orientation/training/resign?

[Useless]

There are some other very important questions that you should make sure to ask as well:

1.) You all don't check DAC reprts, do you??

2.) That DWI that I got will be a year old in another eight months. That won't be a problem, will it??

3.) I know that I have to take a drug test.....I also know it's unconstitutional......Can you tell me if that stuff called "ReadyKleen" really works??

4.) I'll be done with probation in about 11 more months. Could you all promise me home time on the first Thurday of each month??

5.) Is it true that the cops can search your truck anytime they feel like it??

I know that there are a lot of drivers out there who have more experience than I do, so perhaps they might be able to add to this list.

[fireman932003]

One more question to ask is.....

Will my Felonies for drug trafficking, possession of a illegal narcotic and vehicular man slaughter keep me from being a trainer?

[Mackman]

There are some other very important questions that you should make sure to ask as well:

1.) You all don't check DAC reprts, do you??

2.) That DWI that I got will be a year old in another eight months. That won't be a problem, will it??

3.) I know that I have to take a drug test.....I also know it's unconstitutional......Can you tell me if that stuff called "ReadyKleen" really works??

4.) I'll be done with probation in about 11 more months. Could you all promise me home time on the first Thurday of each month??

5.) Is it true that the cops can search your truck anytime they feel like it??

I know that there are a lot of drivers out there who have more experience than I do, so perhaps they might be able to add to this list.

I was crackin up reading this useless

[bridan]

One more question to ask is.....

Will my Felonies for drug trafficking, possession of a illegal narcotic and vehicular man slaughter keep me from being a trainer?



priceless

[RebelDarlin]

Thought this might help...

http://content.monster.com/articles/...y/14/home.aspx

[Double R]

There are some other very important questions that you should make sure to ask as well:

1.) You all don't check DAC reprts, do you??

2.) That DWI that I got will be a year old in another eight months. That won't be a problem, will it??

3.) I know that I have to take a drug test.....I also know it's unconstitutional......Can you tell me if that stuff called "ReadyKleen" really works??

4.) I'll be done with probation in about 11 more months. Could you all promise me home time on the first Thurday of each month??

5.) Is it true that the cops can search your truck anytime they feel like it??

I know that there are a lot of drivers out there who have more experience than I do, so perhaps they might be able to add to this list.

One more question to ask is.....

Will my Felonies for drug trafficking, possession of a illegal narcotic and vehicular man slaughter keep me from being a trainer?

Those are all good questions to ask. And another that should asked:
DOES THE COMPAMY GIVE ME THE PHONE NUMBER FOR THE FEDERAL MARSHALS OR DO I HAVE DO GET THAT MY SELF?
HOW MANY LOG BOOKS AM I ALLOWED TO USE?
DOES THE COMPANY REIMBURSE ME FOR THE COST OF LOT LIZARDS AND HIGH SPEED CHICKEN FEED IF I GET A RECIEPT OR IS THAT TAX DEDUCTIBLE?

[Ridge Runner]

Does your company actually audit my log book ?

[Aligator]

Papasweet;
If you are interviewing with Swift it won't matter what you ask. They'll hire you.
But Swift will not be your best bet. There are better alternatives.
You are on the right track by looking around and finding a terminal close to home. Look further. I found a furniture manufacturer close to me and it has worked out very well....I've been driving about a year and a half.

I called first - before I was licensed - and asked them if they ever hire newly licensed drivers. He said yes, on occasion, he did. Then after I got my license I called him back, went in to talk to him and was hired that day, pending background check.

Call even if their advertisement and material says they require X years experience.

Take your training seriously, ask lots of questions here at the forum, and factor out the well meaning wisecracks.

BOL

[Sheepdancer]

"Can we drink beer during orientation?"

Funny, but about two years ago I had a driver in orientation who decided to drink a beer during a break at orientation and got sent home. He actually called me up after he got sent home and cussed me out because I was his recruiter and I didnt tell him that you couldnt drink beer during orientation.
You know us recruiters....always leaving out the important details. Shame on me! :shock:

[papasweet]

Useless needs to be posting in the humor section I guess. Some of us wanting to get into trucking has alot of questions and the sarcasism does not answer are questions. Though it was funnt but not right for the question asked. Thanks to the ones who did give a serious answer.

[Useless]

Useless needs to be posting in the humor section I guess. Some of us wanting to get into trucking has alot of questions and the sarcasism does not answer are questions. Though it was funnt but not right for the question asked. Thanks to the ones who did give a serious answer.

6 POSTINGS, Papasweet?? You're kind of new here to be telling others how to post!!

[papasweet]

This forum is for new drivers and want to be drivers. we are asking questions to get some real answers. Not some body that wants to be a smarta-- if you know what I Mean. Don't mean to be so forth right but I would like some real answers not some BS. Thanks again to all that has posted some real answers.

[fireman932003]

This forum is for new drivers and want to be drivers. we are asking questions to get some real answers. Not some body that wants to be a smarta-- if you know what I Mean. Don't mean to be so forth right but I would like some real answers not some BS. Thanks again to all that has posted some real answers.

Well, if you can't handle BS then you don't need to be driving a truck!!! You need to relax, we were just kidding around.

[papasweet]

wha wha wha wha wa it that what ya said fire boy