Decker Truck Line, Inc.

Interview Prep: Decker Truck Line, Inc.

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Know the company

Look it up before you go: ______________________________________________

Jobs they often hire for: truck driver (CDL-A or CDL-B), local delivery driver, dock worker, diesel mechanic

Good to know: Headquartered in Fort Dodge, Iowa; Indiana listings are driving jobs, not local offices. Verify URLs before publishing.

What to bring

• State ID or driver's license
• Social Security card (or other I-9 document)
• 3 copies of your resume
• A list of 3 references with phone numbers
• A pen and this sheet
• The Federal Bonding info below, in case they worry about hiring someone with a record
• Driver's license and CDL (if you have one)
• Your driving record (MVR) if you can get it
• DOT medical card if you have one

What to wear

Clean work clothes: jeans or work pants without holes, a plain shirt, boots.

Questions they may ask

1. Tell me about yourself.
2. Why do you want to work here?
3. Do you have a criminal record? Tell me about it.
4. Why is there a gap in your work history?
5. When can you start?
6. Tell me about your driving record.
7. Are you comfortable being away from home overnight?
8. Can you pass a DOT drug screen?

When they ask about your record

Keep it under 30 seconds, be honest, and bring it back to the job. If your record was expunged, you may answer about the expunged part as if it never happened.

Questions to ask them

1. Is this local, regional, or over-the-road?
2. Do you hire drivers with a record, and how far back do you look?
3. Do you offer paid CDL training?
4. What would make someone great in this job?
5. What are the next steps, and when should I follow up?

Federal Bonding Program (free for the employer)

Insures the employer against theft or dishonesty for your first 6 months, $5,000 to $25,000, at no cost and no deductible. Indiana coordinator: 317-232-3623 · Fbonding@dwd.in.gov

After the interview

• Thank them before you leave, and ask when you should follow up.
• Call or email a thank-you within 24 hours.
• Tell us how it went: admin@brokenchampions.com. Your report helps the next person.

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