dodgerep
04-20-2008, 12:25 PM
Now I have made many post in various forums about how to keep ahead of the curve in the "hot Shot" business and still see so many out there making mistakes, I am guilty of this at times as well. Just thought I would throw some stuff out there for those who are thinking of getting into this business or that are in this business and still struggling to stay a float.
For the most part, most drivers and small companies are never going to ever be 100% legal. It is a daunting and difficult task at best. Just ask yourself when you last were asked to take a road test and written test by an employer. Most companies do not and with so many drivers (owner-Operators) in this field that think that buying a pick up and putting some hitches on it makes them a professional, I would have to say that requiring some basic evidence that they can do the job is nothing but SMART!!!
I recently hired a driver and did not follow all of my own rules. I let the driver go out with out requiring him to do our written and road test. I was mistakenly under the impression that he had more than sufficient experience and Man was I wrong.
I potentially put every one of our company drivers in harms way by not following some fail safes I usually do follow. I can't afford to lose my job and letting an unqualified, under experienced driver on the highways potentially could cost more than a job, it could cost lives.
Just remember, if you are new in this field, find a company that is going to train you, teach you and make you a professional, not just a joe blow out there playing super trucker.
For the most part, most drivers and small companies are never going to ever be 100% legal. It is a daunting and difficult task at best. Just ask yourself when you last were asked to take a road test and written test by an employer. Most companies do not and with so many drivers (owner-Operators) in this field that think that buying a pick up and putting some hitches on it makes them a professional, I would have to say that requiring some basic evidence that they can do the job is nothing but SMART!!!
I recently hired a driver and did not follow all of my own rules. I let the driver go out with out requiring him to do our written and road test. I was mistakenly under the impression that he had more than sufficient experience and Man was I wrong.
I potentially put every one of our company drivers in harms way by not following some fail safes I usually do follow. I can't afford to lose my job and letting an unqualified, under experienced driver on the highways potentially could cost more than a job, it could cost lives.
Just remember, if you are new in this field, find a company that is going to train you, teach you and make you a professional, not just a joe blow out there playing super trucker.