What do you think about this idea?
#11
03-06-2008, 12:40 PM
Originally Posted by bikerboy
There is a world outside DAC you know
We don't even have DAC here in canada, and we can still get jobs.
#12
03-06-2008, 01:18 PM
At least to me, the questions to ask would be:
Under who's authority would I be running yours or DART's? Who would the checks come from you or DART? Is this pay for all or just loaded mies?
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#13
03-06-2008, 01:26 PM
*How many miles a week does she say you can average?
*How long until a raise? *Any benefits? *How old/what kind of truck? You dont want a piece of junk thats going to have you sitting on the side of the road. The wheels dont turn you dont earn. *If the truck does break down, are you compensated at all? *Possible to talk to any other of her drivers? Ask anything else that is important to ya. Then you should be able to answer yourself, as you can clearly see what your other options are out here. Good luck.
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#14
03-06-2008, 01:40 PM
Dart is one of those companies that MUST APPROVE any driver that pulls their loads and equipment. If she is leased onto Dart, you will have to go through Dart's orientation, physical, road test, and all. Their insurance comes into play, even if the lady has her own authority. Insurance on the trailer and cargo insurance is still Dart. They will also require a copy of your log pages. Even if they do not pay you directly.
And, I believe your experience will be varifiable. Dart does have "small fleet owners" leased on, and ALL drivers must measure up to Dart's standards. Watch out for the physical. Especially the hearing test. The doctor has a hand-held instrument to check your hearing. I guess it's approved, but if the technician does not know how to use it, you can have hearing that is just fine, but they can flunk you by pressing the probe into the bottom of your ear, blocking off the little hole and you don't hear a thing. Then you can expect it to cost you more than a hundred dollars plus to see an AUDIOLOGIST out of your own pocket. Been there and done that. If you see Mike Griffin in Safety, tell him I said "HEY". He was doing part of the orientation. His IRISH ACCENT is also very easy to identify.
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#16
04-17-2008, 12:49 PM
Originally Posted by sbatson
See that is the thing all of my experience has been local ( 7 months) and I wonder if its worth my time.
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