What is the pay to start. Students don't make much so you will want a clear indication of how fast you go up.
Ask about benifits and their cost. Lots of variation there.
Since you are new ask what their accident policy is, not likely you will make it without a fenderbender so find out if that means instant firing.
Any sign on bonus? I've seen as much as 12k sign on bonus so find out and compare. Don't forget to find out how they pay that out.
Do ask about average miles because that varies by company and freight hauled. Most company trucks are governed so that won't be much different. And electronic logs are about standard now and shouldn't really affect milage. I'm on it and if freight is good get 3-3500 miles in 7 days. My record is over 4200 miles in 70 hours.
Ask about detention and layover pay, this will be especially important for refer freight as they spend a lot of time at docks.
Ask if they let you off duty while waiting to load and unload. Dart alows us to go off duty once we have checked in and are in a door or are just waiting. That way the waiting doesn't eat up your 70 hours. Not all companies alow that.
Ask about being paid to load/unload. I'm not alowed to, but with some companies they let you and pay you the lumper fees. That can amount to as much as $300.00 or more to unload a truck. When I did refer I made almost as much unloading as driving.
Most large companies have new equipment, but ask about that to be sure. Also ask about slip seating. Some big companies, swift is one, take you out of your truck each time you go home so you need to clean out your stuff each time. Dart does not do that, you are issued a truck and it's yours til you leave or get a new one.
Ask about home time, both how often and how long you can stay. This varies a lot. And find out what their policy is if they miss your home time.
Ask about idling policies and if they run apu's. Some companies are strict about idling.
Ask about routing, are you restricted to company mandated routes or is there flexibility.
That's all I can think of for now, I'll add if I think of anything else. Also you can call me if you like. My # is 320 492 9077.
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