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You’ve decided on becoming a truck driver! Congratulations! Once you’ve applied and scored an interview we want you to succeed during the interview process. That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of questions you could ask to help you better understand the company you’re applying to, what a typical workday looks like, and what you can expect from the job. 

Questions to ask during your interview:

  1. What does a typical workday look like?
  2. What would your employees say about the work environment?
  3. Is there anything in particular that you are looking for when it comes to an ideal candidate? 
  4. What do I need to be successful in this role?
  5. Will there be ongoing training opportunities from the company so I can continue to grow?
  6. What will my training look like?
  7. Is there room for growth within the company?
  8. What happened to the last person who held this position?
  9. What benchmarks are you using to measure my performance within the company? 
  10. What does success look like to you?
  11. How has your role changed since you’ve been here?
  12. Why did you come to this company?
  13. What is your favorite thing about working here?
  14. What is your least favorite thing about working here?
  15. Do you like the team?
  16. How much contact do you have with others?
  17. Where do you see this company going in the next few years? 
  18. What are the company’s current goals?
  19. Who will I report to? 
  20. Will there be other new hires within the company? 
  21. What is the culture like within the company?
  22. What’s different about working at this company vs. company x? 
  23. Is there anything about my qualifications that concerns you?
  24. What would my first week of work look like? 
  25. What is the company’s greatest accomplishment?
  26. Do the leaders of the company offer support? 
  27. What is the average tenure of the employees who work here? 
  28. What are some of the company’s biggest problems? How are you going about solving them?
  29. Are employees recognized for their work within the company?
  30. How often will my performance be evaluated?
  31. What does it mean to be a top performer within the company?
  32. How is the work/life balance?
  33. What are the next steps in the hiring process?
  34. When can I expect to hear from you? 
  35. Do you have any final questions that I can answer? 

Looking to join an amazing team? Roeder Cartage Co. Inc. has a family atmosphere, offers great pay and regular training for all our drivers. If you’re interested in working for our team, check out our careers page today.