Commercial Driver Interview Questions And Answers

The interviewer wants to hear that you do not overreact when you see another motorist making poor choices on the road. As a truck driver, you will often see other drivers make poor decisions, and you realize it is your responsibility to remain professional and continue to put safety first. Mention that you do not overreact in these situations, and you proceed without getting stressed.

if you’re pursuing truck driving for the right reasons. If you’re in it for just the money, you’re more likely to burn out. Show that you have true interest and realistic expectations.

In your routes, you'll undoubtedly have time where you are waiting for your next haul. Not getting paid for this time can really decrease your income, since the wait may last hours.

If your company uses lumpers for loading and unloading, does the company pay them directly or do you get reimbursed for paying a lumper?

The primary duties of a truck driver include; drive different kinds of trucks on different routes, perform pickup and delivery assignments, assist in loading and unloading, obtain route clearance, maintain delivery inventories, coordinate with management regarding route clearance, and vehicle safety and maintenance.

I believe the profession calls for teamwork even more so because the drivers usually accompanied by helpers on long routes. Moreover, if a colleague driver faces some mechanical problems, I would always offer help if my schedule allows.

☛ Pedestrians
☛ Holders of provisional motorcycle or car licences
☛ Riders of motorcycles under 50 cc
☛ Cyclists
☛ Horse riders
☛ Certain slow-moving vehicles and those carrying oversized loads (except by special permission)
☛ Agricultural vehicles
☛ Powered wheelchairs/powered mobility scooters.

Reveals work history.

The interviewer wants to hear one unique thing that sets you apart from every other candidate who they may be interviewing. Talking about ourselves in this way can be challenging. If you are having troubles thinking of your best qualities, try reaching out to a few colleagues, family members, and friends and ask them for their opinion. You'll probably be surprised at the consistency in their responses! Take these top skills and express to the interviewer what they will gain by bringing you on their team.

Be honest and give past examples of stressful situations, and how you deal with stress effectively.

Insurance is extremely expensive when you buy it on your own, especially if you have a family. Learn more about the insurance benefits your company offers.

You must have truck insurance before driving, so find out if you or the company is responsible for it.

This impacts how much manual labor you do everyday.

Each company should have a clearly outlined list of safety standards.

Clean. I have not violated the law even once in the past ten years.

You are responsible. It is a good idea to check the instructions or ask your doctor or pharmacist.

The longest I have been on the road is 15,000 miles over a span of three weeks.

This is a good question to ask if you have interest in someday working as a trainer or manager.

Ask this question to figure out how many people you will be answering to as a driver.

Most companies have specific routes they drive over and over. Ask more about them to think about whether or not it's a long-term option for you.

Your answer also demonstrates key personality traits, like work ethic, ambition, and enthusiasm.

☛ Imagine you’re involved in an accident that isn’t your fault. What do you do?
☛ If a client was dissatisfied because you arrived late with their delivery, how would you handle it?
☛ Imagine you are running late for a delivery because you encountered problems on the road. What could you do to preserve customer service quality without compromising safety?
☛ If I asked you to do basic maintenance to a truck, what steps would you follow?
☛ How much experience do you have as a professional delivery driver?
☛ What was your longest haul? How did you stay alert during this time?
☛ What states/counties have you been to as part of your job?
☛ How do you feel about a slip-seating setup?
☛ How do you ensure you always meet deadlines?
☛ What papers/logs should a truck driver keep? How do you ensure accuracy?
☛ How important is safety to you?
☛ Have you ever received incorrect information from a dispatcher or other colleague? What happened and how did you resolve the issues that occurred?
☛ Tell me about a time you almost lost your concentration on the road. What did you do to stay focused?
☛ Did you have good relationships with clients in your previous job? How did you do it?

Tests customer service skills.

CDL is short for Commercial Drivers' License. There are many different classes of CDL including Class A, B, and C. In addition to these; you can add a multitude of endorsements including:

☛ H Endorsement: for transporting hazardous materials.
☛ N Endorsement: for operating tank vehicles.
☛ P Endorsement: for operating a truck with a specified number of passengers.
☛ S Endorsement: for operating a school bus.
☛ T Endorsement: for towing a double or triple trailer.
☛ X Endorsement: for operating a combination of HAZMAT and tank vehicles.

If you did not pass your CDL written or road test the first time, share what mistakes you made, how you have corrected them, and what steps, if any, you have taken to ensure you do not make those mistakes again.

I’d excuse from the task and would politely inform them that it is not the company’s policy to deliver packages, therefore, I am not at liberty to do so. I will also notify the manager regarding the situation.