I have an idea and am looking for lots of Positive and Constructive feedback. ABFer gave me something to think about when he mentioned on my 'objective feedback' thread that after I submit my resume (my underlining) to various trucking companies about the job I'm looking for, I should post the name of my employer. In essence though, he was wishing me good luck because he knows that what I'm looking for (decent pay, benefits and home-time, company that cares about its' drivers, etc.) things that every trucker desires and deserves are very difficult to come by. So given that, why not turn the tables around and set the bar as potential employees for the best companies out there?
Here's where I'm coming from.... Where do you go when you are looking to buy a house? Probably a Realtor or a real estate aimed website. Same for when you look for an apartment, there's the nationwide resource of 'apartments.com', among many others. There are several websites that ask you to chose/ filter what it is you are looking for; ie. price, amenities such as pools, trash and snow removal, club house, garage, security features, vaulted ceilings, hard wood flooring, fire places, ceiling fans, etc.
For employment in the 'customer service' industry, every State features Temp Agencies that specialize in matching people with certain skills to companies that are seeking such employees, part time, temporary and full time.
With that in mind, why is there no place on the net where I can submit my resume one time and also have the opportunity to list the items/ perks I am looking for in my next employer? The projection is that the trucking industry is going to be hurting even more in the next 15 years than they are right now, to attract seasoned drivers. So if anything, current truckers as well as retired ones are faced with an incredible opportunity to not only give their input and advice, but to also determine what is acceptable to them and what is not. Wouldn't a website like that have the potential to more or less force companies to take notice? Why not band together and have companies compete with each other to attract you?
I don't know about everyone else, but I would gladly spend $100 to sign up with a legit website that would filter out all of the crappy employers, especially when I have certain priorities. For example, I myself would not consider any company that is not 'pet friendly'. Another driver may need an automatic transmission due to arthritis. Team drivers greatly benefit from a 72" cab versus the 60", etc. Lumper or breakdown pay? Drop and Hooks, as well as NYC hazard driving compensation? Live pay? Mileage...All miles? Practical miles or something as ridiculous as zip code or even air miles compensation? How about going from 'competitive wages (thanks again ABFer ) to actual statement of pay? Same with benefits and everything else.
I don't know how to develop a website of such proportion, but I'm really good at research, policy development, critical thinking and thinking 'outside of the box', all of which I'm happy to donate to help move this forward.
How about it???
Here's where I'm coming from.... Where do you go when you are looking to buy a house? Probably a Realtor or a real estate aimed website. Same for when you look for an apartment, there's the nationwide resource of 'apartments.com', among many others. There are several websites that ask you to chose/ filter what it is you are looking for; ie. price, amenities such as pools, trash and snow removal, club house, garage, security features, vaulted ceilings, hard wood flooring, fire places, ceiling fans, etc.
For employment in the 'customer service' industry, every State features Temp Agencies that specialize in matching people with certain skills to companies that are seeking such employees, part time, temporary and full time.
With that in mind, why is there no place on the net where I can submit my resume one time and also have the opportunity to list the items/ perks I am looking for in my next employer? The projection is that the trucking industry is going to be hurting even more in the next 15 years than they are right now, to attract seasoned drivers. So if anything, current truckers as well as retired ones are faced with an incredible opportunity to not only give their input and advice, but to also determine what is acceptable to them and what is not. Wouldn't a website like that have the potential to more or less force companies to take notice? Why not band together and have companies compete with each other to attract you?
I don't know about everyone else, but I would gladly spend $100 to sign up with a legit website that would filter out all of the crappy employers, especially when I have certain priorities. For example, I myself would not consider any company that is not 'pet friendly'. Another driver may need an automatic transmission due to arthritis. Team drivers greatly benefit from a 72" cab versus the 60", etc. Lumper or breakdown pay? Drop and Hooks, as well as NYC hazard driving compensation? Live pay? Mileage...All miles? Practical miles or something as ridiculous as zip code or even air miles compensation? How about going from 'competitive wages (thanks again ABFer ) to actual statement of pay? Same with benefits and everything else.
I don't know how to develop a website of such proportion, but I'm really good at research, policy development, critical thinking and thinking 'outside of the box', all of which I'm happy to donate to help move this forward.
How about it???