Talking To The Random Trucker
Topic 10445 | Page 2
Thank you for asking this question Magoo. I have been wondering the same. However, I would like to ask as a female can I do this without being confused with a professional 'lady'?
Be blunt, if you ask the question without an introduction, they will know right off the bat that your intentions are legitimate.
So, on this forum, those of us researching the career, are often told to ask a Trucker from the company we are interested in about said company. Awesome advice. Except for one thing...how? And, not the literal how, but more like how do you want to be approached.
I live of HWY 69 in OK. I have a Love's about 8 miles north and a Pilot about 18 miles south. In between is a Walmart with a McDonalds that sees a lot of Truckers. I have plenty of resources I could pull from, just not sure on the approach, LOL.
" Oh...hey there, I see you drive for Prime. I'm interested in driving, what are they like?" "Uh.. Sorry Pal, I'm just here to take a dump!"
Or even better they start to walk some other way when they see me approach.
Seriously though, I've been wondering for a while what was the proper approach.
We also have various companies represented here by members of the forum. Our members either work there or have worked there. Are there any specific companies that you are interested in? We may be able to help you out right here and save you the truck stop conversation.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
So, on this forum, those of us researching the career, are often told to ask a Trucker from the company we are interested in about said company. Awesome advice. Except for one thing...how? And, not the literal how, but more like how do you want to be approached.
I live of HWY 69 in OK. I have a Love's about 8 miles north and a Pilot about 18 miles south. In between is a Walmart with a McDonalds that sees a lot of Truckers. I have plenty of resources I could pull from, just not sure on the approach, LOL.
" Oh...hey there, I see you drive for Prime. I'm interested in driving, what are they like?" "Uh.. Sorry Pal, I'm just here to take a dump!"
Or even better they start to walk some other way when they see me approach.
Seriously though, I've been wondering for a while what was the proper approach.
We also have various companies represented here by members of the forum. Our members either work there or have worked there. Are there any specific companies that you are interested in? We may be able to help you out right here and save you the truck stop conversation.
Well, since you asked 😃
I get a lot of info on Prime and Roehl here so I feel good there. Drivers I interact with at my warehouse have suggested Schneider, Steven's and Melton. And finally Knight. Seems to be one that has the most check marks for what I want.
I would say I hope to have pre hires from those 6 to choose from.
Pre Hire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
Pre Hires:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
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I ask all the time about Florida companies, where I might be able to work some ways down the road. Especially auto haulers, bull haulers, and all that specializes stuff. I write them down as well, I've got a whole list of places I look into in order to see what options I have locally and regionally. It's as simple as: "ay yo what it do boss man, lemme ask you a question"
And yes, I do speak like that.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.