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Drivers are responsible for many different transporting duties and drive a variety of vehicles, working primarily for hotels, delivery services, and restaurants. While each company will have its own preferences as to what they're looking for, you'll almost always encounter interview questions regarding general driving rules and your driving experience, situational questions, and questions designed to assess your customer service and interpersonal skills.

Top Driver Interview Questions & How to Answer

Question 1

Question #1: What types of vehicles are you licensed to drive?

How to answer
How to answer: This question, though very simple, is extremely important and used to gauge an applicant's versatility and skill. List all types of vehicles you're licensed to drive and how much experience you have with each. It's important to answer honestly here; most companies don't conduct driving tests. Although they're typically asked for later, it wouldn't hurt to have licenses or documents on hand.
Question 2

Question #2: What, if any, vehicle maintenance work are you able to perform?

How to answer
How to answer: Even if you aren't a trained mechanic, any automotive knowledge you may have will set you higher in the ranks among applicants. Changing tires, oil, and other fluids, and any other general motor maintenance skills are all worth mentioning. Make sure to include less mechanical, daily tasks like filling gas tanks, car washes, and detail work. Anything outside of the realm of basic responsibilities speaks highly of an applicant's work ethic.
Question 3

Question #3: How do you stay focused while driving for prolonged periods?

How to answer
How to answer: This question is meant to determine how many hours per day an applicant is able to work safely. There are many ways to stay awake and alert while on the road like drinking coffee, tea, or energy drinks. Rolling windows down for fresh air or listening to upbeat music can focus you while you drive. Whatever your trick is, sharing it will show your love of being on the road.

17,429 driver interview questions shared by candidates

After all this, I was offered a job 5 days after the interview. I went for a DOT physicall/drug screen. I had to have my cpap machine read which cost me $45.00 and had to see my sleep doctor to verify I was compliant with using it properly. My primary care physician had to verify that my medications did not interfere with me safely operate a vehicle. Two weeks later, the recruiter called and said they found something in my background. I told him I had disclosed that in the application and on my resume. He said he saw that. We discussed the felony, what I had done to ensure it was a one time event. I referred him to my attorney and other references. He said he would argue for me to get the job. The next morning there was an email eating telling me they were withdrawing their offer due to the felony. I took 3 days off for the interview, physical and seeing my on sleep doc/primary doc plus the report for my cpap. I was totally honest an upfront about my past so as to NOT have this type thing happen. It cost me time and money as well as their time and money plus they had to go back and start over in the hiring process. Fed Ex advertises themselves as "felon friendly' when in fact, they are not. They lie. They do not read the applications or resumes in depth. I have heard Fed Ex is a great company, I no longer trust nor believe in them as a company. They have a right to not hire me because of my felony, but they do not have the right to make job offers, string people along and then kick them to the curb when they have the info up front. Shame on Fed Ex.
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Delivery Driver

Interviewed at FedEx

3.5★
Sep 5, 2016

After all this, I was offered a job 5 days after the interview. I went for a DOT physicall/drug screen. I had to have my cpap machine read which cost me $45.00 and had to see my sleep doctor to verify I was compliant with using it properly. My primary care physician had to verify that my medications did not interfere with me safely operate a vehicle. Two weeks later, the recruiter called and said they found something in my background. I told him I had disclosed that in the application and on my resume. He said he saw that. We discussed the felony, what I had done to ensure it was a one time event. I referred him to my attorney and other references. He said he would argue for me to get the job. The next morning there was an email eating telling me they were withdrawing their offer due to the felony. I took 3 days off for the interview, physical and seeing my on sleep doc/primary doc plus the report for my cpap. I was totally honest an upfront about my past so as to NOT have this type thing happen. It cost me time and money as well as their time and money plus they had to go back and start over in the hiring process. Fed Ex advertises themselves as "felon friendly' when in fact, they are not. They lie. They do not read the applications or resumes in depth. I have heard Fed Ex is a great company, I no longer trust nor believe in them as a company. They have a right to not hire me because of my felony, but they do not have the right to make job offers, string people along and then kick them to the curb when they have the info up front. Shame on Fed Ex.

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