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Originally Posted by DDCavi
So yes, I will be attempting to shoot for the moon once I get my CDL and try to get with a company I can stay with for a looooooong time. Once again I would like Superior Carriers, Hartt or LJ. I dont want to "do my time" to get with a good company if I can avoid it.
I feel Im a very valuable employee, Im hard working, dedicated, always striving to exceed my own high expectations, non-job hopper etc...
Now my questions is: What/how is the most respectable way to approach a company and make an impression? Should I make an appointment or whatnot with a TM at each company and go in personally rather then just calling or filling out an application? Im 25 and I want this to be my life career. Professional Driver.
Recruiters, any tips? I appreciate any input.
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I'm also 25 and if God allows it, I plan on being a driver for the rest of my working life. I think it is a great profession and with an honest days work you can actually make a comfortable living, as long as you "act your wage"
The vast majority of the good companys have drivers that have been there 10,15, 25 years. Most do not have very many drivers our age. One being that it takes a lot of maturity and respect to operate a 80k rig and most people our age don't quite have that level of maturity. With that being said the good companys WANT to attract people our age to stay and hopefully retire with them. Because in the end it is a whole lot less headaches for everyone if you have someone on the job who knows what he or she is doing and keeps everyone safe around them. There is not a whole lot of "trial and error" with driving because the error usually costs a whole lot of time, money and tickets.
You seem like you know what you want and how to get there. You want to make a good impression and land one of the jobs that most of the people in the truck stops WISH, or Dream they had. 8)
I know with us here at Superior you can call ANY of the terminals and the TM would be happy to talk with you and tell you exactly what he or she expects of you before you are hired. I can tell you that with no experience that it will be a little more challenging getting on with us because we only hire Professional Drivers. You will either be weeded out by the TM or the school EVERYONE has to attend in Kingsport TN. "We want drivers dedicated to quality performance...skilled professionals who would like a career, not just a job. We're looking for people with genuine interest in the bulk distribution industry - drivers who will go the extra mile with customers and find new ways to improve service. We tend to hire people who can work well as part of a team, and have fun doing it." That was a quote taken from our website and I can say 100% they mean it.
I think to even qualify for Superior with no experience you have to graduate in the to 3% of your PTDI school. Whomever you choose though you are gonna have to make a very good impression to land one of these jobs with zero experience, but you are defiantly on the right track with your approach.
Good luck to ya.