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Date / time:
Address:
Interviewer's name:
Job applied for:
Their phone:
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: Driver jobs are based out of terminals and customer sites, so a county listing may just mean routes run there.
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
Tell me about yourself.
Why do you want to work here?
Do you have a criminal record? Tell me about it.
Why is there a gap in your work history?
When can you start?
Tell me about your driving record.
Are you comfortable being away from home overnight?
Can you pass a DOT drug screen?
When they ask about your record
"Yes. In [year] I was convicted of [offense in plain words]. I took responsibility and served my time. While I was there I [class, certification, job, or recovery work]. Since then I have [what you have done]. I am ready to work, and I am covered by the free Federal Bonding Program for my first six months."
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
Is this local, regional, or over-the-road?
Do you hire drivers with a record, and how far back do you look?
Do you offer paid CDL training?
What would make someone great in this job?
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.
Being listed does not mean this employer will hire any particular person, and it is not an endorsement. Hiring decisions are made location by location. Tell us what happened when you applied.
Call ahead to confirm. Offices move and hours change. Broken Champions is not affiliated with the agencies, programs, or employers listed, and nothing on this page is legal advice.
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