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Nope. And besides, I don't think location should be a requirement anyway. It's none of my business where someone is from if they don't want to share that information.
Yes Ryan, WITHOUT A FULL, COMPLETE APPLICATION. I realize it's amazing that you're not the only person on here that can read.
Well, I wouldn't take you seriously, if you wanted to ask a bunch of questions and don't have an application submitted. In that circumstance, I would blow off future calls from you, and I expect most recruiters to feel the same. In fact, that very sentiment has been shared by other experienced drivers on this very forum.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
And once again.....
Check out youtubes lockout man podcast show. He calls without prior notice company recruiters. Talks to them for an hour plus sometimes. Random questions he asks. 90% answer his questions. Some skate around or stumble them. Not one has told him he has to apply first.
Prime will encourage you to apply if you have a ton of questions. If you just took 30 min of a recruiters time... Time they aren't paid for unless you come in to the company, prime wants an app so they can assign that person as a permanent recruiter. It is like going to a car dealer and spending an hour with someone, then returning the next day and buying the car from another salesman at the same dealer. You just screwed the person on their commission. The dealer gives you a card and hopes you will inform the other salesmen when you return. Prime wants an application to mark it for the recruiter.
For new drivers this is true:
Well, I wouldn't take you seriously if you wanted to ask a bunch of questions and don't have an application submitted. In that circumstance, I would blow off future calls from you, and I expect most recruiters to feel the same.
Experienced drivers have a lot more pull. Experienced drivers are way, way more expensive and difficult to recruit than students. So Packrat, who has a ton of experience, can get away with this:
When I am looking for the next possible company to drive for, I have a list of more than 50 questions I ask. Any company I call needs to have answers to each and every question then or by the following Friday. If I'm going to have questions, they better have answers. I would not settle on the first company that hands over a set of keys, or "they should cover that during your orientation" answers.
...that totally works for a driver with a lot of experience. If a potential student tries to get a lot of questions answered without an application submitted, they won't have much luck, if any.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
Check out youtubes lockout man podcast show. He calls without prior notice company recruiters. Talks to them for an hour plus sometimes. Random questions he asks. 90% answer his questions. Some skate around or stumble them. Not one has told him he has to apply first.
I watch his videos. His videos were something that I relied on when I was trying to get my first driving job. He is also upfront in telling the recruiter that he is doing the videos for the purpose of other prospective drivers getting information. He is quite clear in stating that he isn't looking for a job with that company at that time, but the call is being recorded and the information will be made available to people who may be interested in applying.
For new drivers this is true:
Well, I wouldn't take you seriously if you wanted to ask a bunch of questions and don't have an application submitted. In that circumstance, I would blow off future calls from you, and I expect most recruiters to feel the same.
Experienced drivers have a lot more pull. Experienced drivers are way, way more expensive and difficult to recruit than students. So Packrat, who has a ton of experience, can get away with this:
...that totally works for a driver with a lot of experience. If a potential student tries to get a lot of questions answered without an application submitted, they won't have much luck, if any.
I suppose I wrongly assumed that it is understood that we are talking about the circumstance of an inexperienced driver because my comment was in direct response to someone without experience.
I totally understand and never thought otherwise that an experienced driver has a great deal more leeway, with regard to asking many questions before applying. In fact, I would venture to say that a driver with at least 2 years of experience and a spotless record can probably call a company several times with questions before submitting an application and still be shown sincere interest by the company. I am pretty sure that this dynamic is not unique to trucking.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
a driver with at least 2 years of experience and a spotless record can probably call a company several times with questions
...or in my case, I went in person.
When ready to leave Prime after nearly 3 years and a spotless record, I drove to the Ace hardware DC near my home and asked to speak with the driver manager in person. I literally interviewed him on why I should drive for Ace. Based on that interview, I ultimately decided to go elsewhere. But that illustrates the power a safe, experience driver has.
Driver Manager:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.
...or in my case, I went in person.
When ready to leave Prime after nearly 3 years and a spotless record, I drove to the Ace hardware DC near my home and asked to speak with the driver manager in person. I literally interviewed him on why I should drive for Ace. Based on that interview, I ultimately decided to go elsewhere. But that illustrates the power a safe, experience driver has.
And you should get that type of preferential treatment. It's been earned.
Driver Manager:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.New Reply:
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