Happy New Year 2012 to all truck drivers out there moving product from one point to another worldwide. I believe that if I have it, a truck driver brought it. Like the laptop I'm typing on right now for this post. It's an HP and hopefully some parts of it were made in America. This is a quick note to wish everyone in the industry a productive and work filled year as is predicted and statistically proven that freight tonnage has remained at high levels despite the tough economic year 2011 was. That tells me drivers will have work, and I know there are over 200,000 available positions open in the USA alone. It proves what that great comedian George Carlin once said.....we just can't stop getting more stuff! But our property hungry society means we can hopefully afford it, or as they say....the economic outlook is brighter and we are spending. SO here's wishing for a better economic outlook for 2012 for the trucking and other industries. Happy and Safe travels! Driver Recruiter Mill www.facebook.com/driverrecruiter www.twitter.com/driverrecruit

Joplin Missouri Tornado and HOS

Looks like the Missouri DOT has temporarily suspended hours of service to aid in the speedy hauling in and out of first response materials in the aftermath of the deadly tornado that struck Joplin yesterday. Our condolences go out to the survivors and those who have lost loved ones in this tragedy. For updates on any people that may have checked into shelters go to this site for info:

https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php

This is an image of ominous clouds over Joplin before the tornado. RIP to all the souls that were taken. If we can be of any help thru our network of truckers on Facebook and Twitter feel free to reach out.

Ryder Truck Rental Meadowlands - Moonachie, NJ

Trying to get out of this facility with a good running truck is always a challenge. For years this facility has suffered from service issues passed along to it's unfortunate customers. Part of the problem is that they seem to have outgrown this facility. Companies be aware that you should request a quality inpection on your vehicle when picking up your truck that was being serviced. Drivers should do a thorough pre-trip inpection before leaving their lot or you may find yourself riding on the same issues you brought your truck in for. As I write this entry I am listening to the rental dept answering the phone "Ryder guaranteed rental" while I wait for them to locate a rental for me from other shops. Two of the trucks in my fleet are sitting in the shop with reoccurring issues that have not been fixed correctly in the past few weeks. Perhaps taking over Edart Rentals was a bad move for them. I don't know....all I know is I need a damn truck to service our hotel customers in the NYC area!

Bus Drivers

May be looking for bus drivers soon for a successful para-transit operation. If you like dealing with people and derive pleasure from making sure physically challenged Americans can get around to their jobs, doctors, and be mobile, this could be a job for you. The "gifts" you give today while working for a company that listens and treats you like family may one day come back to you since we all wind up in the same place....needing the help of others. Stay tuned for further info and or send me an email or phone message if you qualify.

Assisting CDL Drivers With Logs

If there are any commercial drivers that need their logs managed and reviewed for DOT compliance feel free to drop us a line. We do it for a reasonable fee that can't be beat. Email driversrecruiter@gmail.com

The Class A Professional Driver Recruit is Human

In order to find, recruit, and retain professional quality candidates to work for a trucking company sometimes concessions must be made. Yes, even in this employer's market, an employer will benefit from a happy driver who is the company's face in front of the customer. Oftentimes the front line crew, the dispatch team should work to improve their interactions with the drivers who face our mutual customers. If something as simple as replacing a pillow in a sleeper, or swapping out for a different truck will make the driver happy, then it is worth it in the end. Although there are many operational fleet restraints placed on a company and a dispatch team it pays to look at the individual situation individually.

Wanna Drive A Brand New Freightliner Cascadia? Contact me!

If you are an experienced tractor trailer driver looking to work for a solid and growing company and possibly drive one of 50 brand new Freightliner Cascadia's contact me so I can put you to work!

Commercial Cargo Van Owner Operators Needed

North Jersey start every morning Mon-Fri average earnings $800-1400 per week plus tolls into Manhattan reimbursed. Must carry $100/300 coverage on their van and have an acceptable driving history. No criminal history in last 10 years. If you are great at finding addresses and dealing with customers call 800-618-0402 and leave detailed message.

The calm before the storm

Hiring Class A Drivers, Straight Truck Owners in Buffalo

We are conducting interview in the Buffalo, NY area the week of 1/10/2010-1/14/2010 to build a fleet of class A company drivers, straight truck owner operators. Qualified candidates will be hired, trained, and work is to start the week of 1/18/2010. If your license is clean and you have at least a year experience call Pat at 848-218-2605 or Devin at 315-345-3472 and you could be working within a week or two. Runs will be from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY area and you are home daily.

Ops Manager & Part Time Dispatcher

Send us an email for details. Both openings in North Jersey. As we welcome the new year we are optimistic that the economy will begin to turn around towards the latter part of the year and you will start to see more jobs available in transportation and in general. Happy New Year everyone!

Fork Lift Operator, Warehouse Help & Phones in Mass.

If you live near Waltham and are certified in forklift operation then look send us your resume to driverrecruitr@aol.com with your qualifications.

We are also recruiting for a class A or B clean licensed driver at our Forestville, MD facility. Send resume to same email above.

Although retail customers are a bit quieter this year due to the economy, our pharmaceutical customers keep us going strong. Come and join our team!

Slight Surge in Business Pre-Holidays 2009

We are starting to see a slight increase in calls from retail customers to move product in anticipation of holiday sales. Or at least we all have our fingers crossed. With most of the country above 10% unemployment the recession is still hanging on tough no matter what Wall St indicates in recent days.

As a recruiter I have more qualified safe, experienced drivers in the applicant pool to pick from both on the company side as well as owner operator. Hang in there guys and gals! We will get thru this!

Pharmaceutical & Health Related Customers Keep Trucking Moving Even In Recession

There is one market that still needs to move their product and has kept our trucking company going even in the extremely slow days of summer in this recession and that is the health & pharmaceutical companies. We have even acquired new accounts. As a result we have added 4 new company Class A drivers in New Castle, DE and Delran, NJ and will be looking to add new runs in mid October as well. For future ads seeking qualified Class A drivers check out our job site of preference Craigslist.com weekly in North Jersey, Central Jersey, South Jersey, Philadelphia, and Delaware areas. Keep your driving records as clean as possible and happy and safe motoring!

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New Drivers Ads on Craigslist This Weekend

Placing ads on Craigslist this weekend and to setup phone interviews for class A company driver in Bethlehem, PA and Saddle Brook, NJ. Look for those 2 ads later Saturday 8/22/09. We are also still looking for a straight truck owner operator who has a hazmat endorsement on their license to work in the North Jersey area.

If interested email mirnamontejo@gmail.com

Seeking Straight Truck Owner Operator Hazmat Endorsed

If you own your own 24-26 foot straight truck with a lift gate and are hazmat endorsed we can put you to work right away in Saddle Brook, NJ. Feel free to send an email to mirnamontejo@gmail.com with your contact information.

Hired New Class A Driver Team in Delran, NJ

At a time when unemployment is still at 9.4% we see that products still need to be moved. Especially in the pharmaceutical industry. Healthcare we read and hear on the news is not affected. In the process of hiring 5 new company drivers for Delran, NJ we encountered a large amount of safe and qualified drivers in the job seeking pool. It is definitely still an employers market. In order to be considered and reach top status in interviews keep your driving record as clean as possible. Don't burn your bridges with previous employers, complete safe driving and safety courses.

The Importance of The Smith System

There is a proven method for drivers to avoid or limit the incidences of accidents on the road and it is called the "Smith System." The Smith System Driver Improvement Institute teaches the following principles =


“Aim High In Steering,” “Get The Big Picture,” “Keep Your Eyes Moving,” “Leave Yourself An Out,” “Make Sure They See You.”

Especially when the roads are wet and traction is at its worst drivers need to increase their distance and consider an out. The following are photos from a collision that perhaps could have been avoided if the driver had left himself an out. Whether by not following so closely, not being overly tired behind the wheel, and maintaining a cushion of safety around his/her vehicle. Although there are times when accidents are totally unavoidable. Most of the times we as safe drivers can treat driving like operating a very sensitive machine, that can kill, and whether professional driver or not, if drivers practice road courtesy and preventive measures are taken many incidents like the one pictured below can be avoided.

P/T Class A or B Driver/Warehouse Person Needed in Boston

This position supports the growing tractor trailer division of a 30 year old company. We are seeking a Class B Straight Truck driver with air brake endorsement and a relatively clean license to do some local deliveries in the greater Boston area with a pallet jack. The right person is not afraid to do heavy lifting and will also be expected to help sort inbound truck load in the morning in warehouse.

Starting hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 5am-11am and pay is negotiable and to be discussed during interviews to be held Thurs 7/9/09 8am-11am at our Waltham facility. The salary is open right now to finding the right person for the job. This position could also become full time after a 60 day review. If you feel you can handle this work and this sounds like a good fit please send a resume or email contact detailing your skills via email to this Blogger. You can also fax resume to 201-956-6059. Please include a contact number in your email. We will be contacting qualified candidates to conduct a phone interview and set them up for the Open House at our Waltham facility as detailed above.

Mark IV Transportaion & Logistics Inc
Waltham, MA (**NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE**)
**NO WALK INS: all interviews are pre-scheduled**
http://www.MarkIVOnline.com

Cargo Van Messenger Needed Secaucus, NJ

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/trp/1247292919.html <---- experienced messengers cargo van with commercial plates needed. If you can deal with Manhattan come and join the team.

Expanding Class A Company Driver Fleet - New Castle, DE

Well, I was informed today by the Fleet Manager that due to extra work from a new customer we are looking for experienced class A commercial drivers that live in or near New Castle, DE, New Jersey near exit 4 of NJ Tpke, or near route 205 or Philly area. All of these locations put the driver withing 30-45 minutes of where he will pick up his tractor every morning for daily runs into Delaware, NJ, or PA. Driver returns to New Castle every night. Pay is $19 per hour to start with benefits after 4 months. This is a full time job guaranteeing at least 40 hours. Drivers should have a minimum of 8-10 months real experience not school pulling 53' trailers and a clean driving record. If interested respond to mirnamontejo@gmail.com

We also need one cargo van owner operator with commercial plates on van for mostly Manhattan work but also to include the surrounding states. Work begins in Saddle Brook, NJ Mon-Fri. Independent Contractors are required to carry minimum #100/300,000 limits on their cargo vans, and have a relatively clean driving record within the last year.

Those Slow Summer Days

With the economy just showing a bit of an upswing comes the usual summer rising of fuel prices. If we could only get the gas and fuel prices to remain low and steady just long enough to assist in the recovery. Our company has already had to increase the fuel surcharge paid out to drivers to help them keep rolling.

On another note, the summer hiring both of company drivers and owner operators has slowed to a crawl as we are at full capacity now squeaking by with our steady customer work. We anticipate bringing in new owner operators in cargo vans and straight trucks towards the middle to end of August so stay tuned for updates. We post any job openings on Craigslist under Transportation Jobs. Happy and safe motoring!

Need 3 company CDL Class A Drivers in Delaware

Recruiting for 3 CDL class A company drivers in the New Castle, DE area for interviews to be held this Friday April 24th in Moorestown, NJ. The work available represents a spike in new business from a chain of stores. Driver should have at least 6 months experience pulling 48-53 foot trailers, clean license, and be available to start working first week of May. If qualified feel free to contact me right away so I can get you into meet the Fleet Manager in Moorestown this Friday. Response and demand is high for 3 opening so please email us your experience as well as any accidents, points, or violations in last 3 years to mirnamontejo@gmail.com

Helping Truck Owners Apply For MC Authority Online

There are so many truck drivers who I come across every week looking to broker loads from broker companies in this tough job market. The problem is that a lot of them only have their DOT numbers and no Motor Carrier Authority to perform interstate for-hire work. In order to broker loads from some companies truck owner/drivers must work under their own DOT and MC Authority because more and more companies do not lease out their numbers. When these vendor/drivers go to any of the local agencies they are encountering fees of $550.00.

I assist the vendor/driver in filing an online registration and application for their MC authority on the fmcsa.dot.gov website in which they only pay $300 for the initial online DOT registration fee. The process takes me 20 minutes and you immediately receive your MC docket number, although you must wait until getting official documents from DOT in the mail before placing number on your vehicle. You must also file your BOC-3 form either with a process agent or your insurance agent. This sometimes costs anywhere from $35-75 but it must be done to complete the MC application process. I am not a Process Agent and am only assisting the driver in filing the initial application online by navigating the FMCSA/DOT website with them.

If you need to get assistance in English/Spanish on applying for your DOT and MC Authority, basic explanation on maintaining an accident register and completing daily logs feel free to email me at mirnamontejo@gmail.com.

Surge in Business in March - April

Hiring one new Class A company driver for Mark IV Transportation & Logistics in Saddle Brook, NJ on Monday 3/30/09 for overnight work. Hired 2 others in the last month. Two of those were replacing others. May also hire a company driver in Bethlehem, PA and Forestville, MD locations in next month of April. There has been a slight surge in business. Maybe this economy is starting to slowly turn around. Also looking for owner operators with commercially plated cargo vans in Secaucus, NJ, and part timers who own minivans with no seats, GPS, hand truck for Thurs/Fri 6am - 5pm. If interested email me at mirnamontejo@gmail.com

Assisting Drivers in Obtaining Their Own Authority

In my ongoing effort to get drivers who broker loads closer to compliance levels I have started to assist them in applying for their DOT and MC credentials online via http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration-licensing/online-registration/onlineregdescription.htm. This happened purely by accident as we have so many Spanish speaking truck drivers who do not understand the many rules and regs and filing steps. Drivers must seek out their own insurance coverage and sign a waiver that I only help them complete the online form and print out the forms. But I find some are up for that because most agencies in Northeast are charging anywhere from $450-550.00 a pop. That can take quite a bite out of their profit margin in these economic times. Even though some trucks weigh under 26000 GVW the fact that they travel interstate in for-hire deliveries that are not exempt makes them fall under the DOT umbrella in having to comply with federal motor carrier regulations. Don't take chances out there! Nothing happens if nothing happens; but when an accident happens the DOT will be there. Will you be ready? Visit http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration-licensing/registration-OP.htm to understand the reach of Operating Authority & Financial Responsibility.

Recruiting Multiple Locations

TGIF left the office and as the sun came down over the trailers and trucks in the yard I was glad to have had a very productive week in the transportation business. We are experiencing a bit of an up-tick in business where I was able to reach out to straight truck owner operators in the North Jersey area and put them to work. Still looking for the following:

• CDLA Company Driver Forestville, MD facility
• CDLA Company Driver Bethlehem, PA
• CDLA 2 Company Drivers Saddle Brook, NJ
• Waltham & Peabody, MA area straight truck, tractor and cargo van, minivan owner operators
• Cherry Hill/Philly area straight truck owner operators
• Tractor owner operators Saddle Brook, NJ
  
  All Independent Owner Operators in commercial vehicles should run under their own DOT/MC authority and have at minimum a $1 million policy plus $5000-10,000 cargo add on to broker loads from us. We do not lease anyone on under our authority. If anyone is safety conscious, clean MVR and wishes to discuss feel free to contact us.

Drivers Abound In This Dismal Economy

With the economy in the tank and unemployment on the rise the driver applicant pool is so huge that I am finding many qualified CDLA applicants to interview for only ONE company driver position. For drivers seeking the few scattered positions the advice is to drive safely in order to maintain a clean MVR, show interest, determination, follow up and follow thru during the road test and initial drug testing pre-hire process. Knowledge of the roads and area is imperative as well as being flexible in schedule.


For now it is an employers market and the one that makes the contact and shows he/she really wants the job will stay on the recruiter and interviewers mind.

For those that have earned their CDL license thru a school seek help in finding employment via your placing dept in your school and know that you must qualify with a road test. CDL student graduates are at a disadvantage and are sometimes viewed as inexperienced on the job until you achieve at least 6 months driving time. So take the straight truck, box/cube truck job if you must to obtain the on the road experience. The miles under your wheels will pay off in the long run.

Good luck and happy motoring!