Questions to ask companies

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by HauntedSchizo19, Jun 27, 2014.

  1. HauntedSchizo19

    HauntedSchizo19 Medium Load Member

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    So, I graduated from SAGE Technical Services a week ago and have been filling out applications, and handing them in. I got my first interview for a local company, on Monday. Now, I hope this questions doesn't come off as being too stupid, but I thought I'd pose it: what are some good questions to ask, in your interview? What should I look for when going for a drive (you know, to show my skills off)? You know, questions and things to look for and ask, that rookies like myself might not know what to look for and ask.

    Thanks in advance to all of the people who chime in!
     
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  3. icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    Non forced dispatch? Look real deep into accessory pay, these add ons like detention and layover make a bad miles week still profitable.
     
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    bigkev1115 Road Train Member

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    As a new driver, I would ask any question that comes to mind. Here are some that I would ask

    1. Pay. 2. benefits 3. home time 4. what type of equipment do they use 5.passenger or pet policy 6. what are their primary running lanes 7. orientation 8. average weekly miles. These are some of the basic ones that I would ask and any other that may come to mind for you
     
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    Did you find a good company? Hope so!
     
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  7. HauntedSchizo19

    HauntedSchizo19 Medium Load Member

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  8. HauntedSchizo19

    HauntedSchizo19 Medium Load Member

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    Ive been applying to a bunch of local places this week, a few have said no due to my experience, some I'm going to inquire about in a few more days, and this guy said he wants to bring me in for an interview and test drive so we shall see! I put my apps in on Monday and a few on Tuesday. Just graduated a week ago.
     
  9. HauntedSchizo19

    HauntedSchizo19 Medium Load Member

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    Thanks, man! Those were questions I was thinking on asking!
     
  10. icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    Stay on it and don't get discouraged. The big companies will still be there before you have to go to school all over again.... They told me if I didn't find a job in three months, that I should go back to school. Wt!
     
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  11. HauntedSchizo19

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    thanks, man! I just wanna explore my options, and give local employment a shot. So far, it's due to no experience. I'll give it a little more time before I say yes to one of the otr companies. All I have to do is call up one of the otr companies I applied with and I'll be on my way there! Just wanna explore my options a bit though!!
     
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