Drivers' Dilemmas

Take a load off, have a cup of coffee, and join Jeremy, as he recounts some of the most outrageous and bizarre conversations he's had with truck drivers over the years.

Recruiting is all about people, and people can be strange. There's nothing like the pressure of a job interview to bring out the most awkward, illogical, and mystifying behavior in all of us.

While we often celebrate the victories-like a glowing referral, nailing a dream job, or the perfect candidate immediately accepting the offer-we rarely take time to slow down and appreciate the slew of hard-to-believe and unusual interactions that driver recruiting has to offer.

Here's a snippet of what you can expect (Tim was a CDL school candidate):

Me: Hey, Tim, I got everything set up for Monday. Did you get by the DOT doc for your updated physical?

Tim: Yes, Sir.

Me: Okay, and did you get a two-year DOT physical?

Tim: Well, they denied me all together.

Me: Denied? What for? I have you down for no medical restrictions, no meds, and even the fact that you said you didn't need glasses.

Tim: Well, they denied me because you have to have 20/40 vision. I am completely blind in my left eye and 80% blind in my right...

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