Updated 4/18/25
When considering which trucking carrier you will work for, you have many options to consider. Trucking is a job that is currently in high demand with ~240,000 available throughout the U.S. as of 2025. This high demand for truckers means that you also have your choice of which type of trucking job you would like to do. Whether you prefer to be a local, regional, or over-the-road trucking, there is a position out there to meet your needs! Sometimes when you’re looking for the right fit, you’re going to be talking to recruiters.
Speaking to the Recruiters:
During your training at Advanced Career Institute, you will have the opportunity to speak with several CDL recruiters. When talking to them, be sure that you are getting a feel for what that specific truck carrier has to offer. Each carrier will offer their perks and benefits. It will be all about finding one that fits your lifestyle and your personal needs. There is no one “right choice” for everyone. Asking the right questions up front and being honest about your needs and expectations in the industry will help you come out with a satisfactory experience once you choose with whom you want to work. That’s why we want to give you the top 5 most important questions to ask any cdl recruiter, and why it matters to you!
1. What do you pay your drivers for each type of job?
Obviously the first, and most important thing to any new driver is how much they would earn with a given company. By asking a recruiter this question, you’ll get a clear understanding of the companies pay scale for their drivers – whether your a local driver or over the road.
2. What is your company’s home-time policy?
Many truck drivers have families, and it’s important to know how often they will be home with them! \ Asking a CDL recruiter this question will give you the chance to learn about what their company offers to help you know what your work-life balance would be. This will ultimately give you an understanding of what your personal life would look like if you were to work for their company.
3. What kinds of benefits does your carrier offer to its drivers?
It’s important to know what kind of insurance, retirement and other coverage you’re given as an employee of any carrier. Recruiters will be able to tell you about the basic information that you’ll need to know. Do you have health, vision, and dental? Would you have disability coverage, should you need it? These are important things to consider when choosing the right company for you!
4. What type of on-the-job training will I receive as a new driver?
Here at Advanced Career Institute, we will teach you the rules and how to operate the truck to get you on the road to success! It’s important to ask – is there more training when you join a carrier? It’s important to know what to expect when starting a job. This includes how you’ll learn their rules and regulations to do your job well! CDL recruiters will give you insight on what to expect.
5. Do you provide driver bonus opportunities?
Everyone wants to join a carrier that has incentives for good work! It’s important to know, first of all, what kind of incentives and bonuses you’re wanting from a company! Asking the carrier recruiters what they offer to their drivers is important. How else will you know if it’s the right fit for you?
There are many more questions that you can ask a recruiter before joining a carrier, and each person’s list of questions is different! However, these questions are important for someone entering the world of CDL! If you want to check out more of our partners that visit us, check out our social media! For further information about questions you will want to ask a recruiter before signing on! If you have questions about training be sure to contact us at the Advanced Career Institute for further assistance.
