Hello all, can we ask something?
#11
03-09-2008, 03:27 AM
Here's a list of questions that company drivers will want to ask recruiters before they decide to accept the job:
1. Will I be: Hired employee___ Contract driver___ (A contract driver is usually paid on a percentage basis and taxes are the responsibility of the contract driver. There also must be a contract between the company and the driver. This contract is for the IRS audits and must meet their requirements. A good way to tell is to refer to form SS8). 2. As an employee, how is my pay figured? Hourly____ Rate____ By the mile____ Rate____ 3. If paid by the mile, how is mileage calculated? Hub miles____ Computer program such as PCMiler, HHG, etc.____ Dispatched miles____ Loaded miles____ 4. Does the company hold back the first paycheck? Yes____ No____ If so, how long? One week____ Two weeks____ 5. Is the driver responsible for loading and unloading? Yes____ No____ 6. If not, how is the lumper issue handled? Company contract with lumpers____ Advances for lumpers (deduct from paycheck)____ Reimbursement for lumper with receipts____ 7. If driver unloads, how is payment made? Flat rate___ Hourly____ Piece____ By weight____ 8. What is the company policy on fueling? Driver choice of supplier____ Company choice of supplier____ Fuel Card supplied____ Driver pays & company reimburses___ 9. Does the company pay for: Layovers____ Detention time____ Canceled loads____ Multiple drops and picks____ Tolls____ Truck washes____ Trailer wash-outs____ Scale tickets____ Minor road repairs to equipment such as clearance lights, wiring, etc.____ 10. How many miles per week can I expect to run? ______ 11. How many days/weeks will a driver be kept out? ______ 12. What is the policy on home time? __________________________________________________ ____ 13. What benefits does the company offer? Paid vacation ____ After how long ____ How much vacation time ____ Sick days____ After how long ____ How many sick days ____ Health/dental care ____Is family included? Yes___ No ____ Safety awards ____ Retirement plans/401K ____ Rider policy ____Company paid? Yes___ No ___ What are the age requirements? ____ Is it limited to family members only? Yes ____ No ____ Safety bonuses____ Based on: no violations/accidents ____; Customer Service ____; Feedback/complaints from general public____; On-time ____; SO&D ____; Idle time ____; On time ____ ; Fuel Mileage ____ 14. Do you have forced dispatch? Yes____ No____ 15. What regions does the company expect you to run? _______________________________________________; Does the company run in areas that you do not want go, such as Canada, Mexico, or NY? Yes____ No____ 16. Does the company offer dedicated runs? Yes____ No ____; If yes, how do I get one? ______________________ 17. Does driver work directly with brokers (hand-offs)? Yes____ No ____ 18. What is the company policy on check calls (status for the day)? _______________________________________ 19. Does the company allow pets in the truck? Yes ____ No ____ If so, are damage deposits required? Yes ____ No____; If so, how much? _____ Deposit return policy? ____________________________________________ 20. Does company provide cell phones? Yes____ No ____ 21. What kind of truck will I be driving? Year____ Make_____ Model_____ 22. Can driver take the truck home? Yes ____ No ____ 23. What kind of transmission? _________________________________________ 24. What kind of engine? _____________________________________________ 25. What kind of sleeper? _____________________________________________ 26. Can I put my own chrome and lights on the truck? Yes ____ No ____ 27. Are speeds governed? Yes ____ No ____ If so, governed at what speed? ____________________________ 28. CB equipped? Yes ____ No ____ 29. AM/FM radio/TV? Yes _____ No ____ 30. Refrigerator? Yes ____ No ____ 31. Qualcom? Yes ____ No ____ 32. Air Ride seats? Yes ____ No _____ 33. Engine Brakes? Yes ____ No ____ 34. Opti-Idle? Yes ____ No ____ 35. How often does company purchase new equipment? _______________________________________ 36. Can I purchase my truck through the company? Yes ____ No ____ Lease/purchase plan? Yes ____ No ____ Success rate on lease/purchase? __________________________________________________ __________ 37. Does the company provide training? Yes ____ No ____ 38. Is training paid by company? Yes ____ No ____ 39. If company paid, is there a penalty if I leave the company before a specified period of time? Yes ____ No ____; If penalty, how is it calculated? __________________________________________________ ______________ 40. What are trainer requirements? __________________________________________________ ____________ 41. Does the trainer receive extra pay? Yes ____ No ____ 42. As a trainer, will I be able to refuse to train a potential driver? Yes ____ No ____ 43. Is trainer responsible for actions of trainees? Yes ____ No ____ 44. What is the length of training period? __________________________________________________ _______ 45. Will I be assigned solo after the training period? Yes ____ No ____ 46. Are female trainers provided for female trainees upon request? Yes ____ No ____ 47. Is there a smoking/non-smoking policy? Yes ____ No ____ 48. Is an escrow, security deposit, performance bond, or any type of money held back by the company? Yes ____ No ____; If so, what is the required amount, and what is the return policy? ___________________________________ 49. Is transportation provided to orientation? Yes ____ No ____ 50. Motel/Food paid by company? Yes ____ No ____ 51. Does the company pay for orientation? Yes ____ No ____ 52. If I am disqualified or if I choose not to sign on, does the company pay for my transportation back home? Yes____ No ____ 
#12
03-10-2008, 03:28 PM
Originally Posted by roadhog
Ibamar is a CAD members screen name. :P
#16
03-20-2008, 11:05 AM
:shock: Wow Homealone! That's a great list; I wouldn't even come up with half the questions going into a conversation with a recruiter cause I forget to ask, so it's always handy to have! Thanks!!
#17
03-20-2008, 02:02 PM
I will suggest you two not run as a true team, at least for a year. Run as a "super single" (truck stops every night) for quite a while. You should help each other out as much as possible, and that means staying awake while the other person is driving.
Team driving is really stressful, I wouldn't suggest it at all. |
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