20 questions to ask a recruiter before you accept a CDL job
A checklist you can use on any recruiting call.
A good recruiter will answer these without hesitation. If the answers are vague, ask for them in writing.
The job itself
- Is this a local, regional, dedicated or over-the-road position?
- Which days do I usually work, and when am I home?
- What freight will I haul, and do I ever unload by hand?
- What is the average length of haul and number of stops?
- Where will I park the truck on my days off?
Pay
- How is pay calculated (miles, hours, loads)?
- What do drivers on this account average per week?
- Which miles are paid: practical or household goods? Empty miles too?
- Is there detention, layover, breakdown or stop pay?
- When and how am I paid (weekly, direct deposit)?
Equipment
- What trucks do you run, and how old are they?
- Automatic or manual? APU or inverter?
- Is the truck assigned to me, or is it slip seat?
Benefits and policies
- When do benefits start and what do they cost per week?
- Is there paid time off, and how is it earned?
- Are pets or riders allowed?
Hiring
- What are the exact requirements for experience, accidents and violations?
- Where and how long is orientation? Is it paid? Who pays for travel and lodging?
- Is there a training contract or anything I have to pay back if I leave?
- How long from application to my first day?
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