Truck Driver
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose:
RA’s Truck Driver tests will help you find professional, trustworthy and reliable candidates to safely transport cargo from its point of origin to its destination. A targeted personality profile assesses key traits such as detail mindedness, comfort with procedure, customer responsiveness, team orientation, integrity, work ethic and the ability to stay calm under pressure – even in the face of the unexpected. The addition of basic math and mechanical reasoning components measure specific skills relevant to a variety of driver jobs.
Select From These Options:
Truck Driver
Personality Only
$20
- An untimed personality assessment targeting behaviors specific to this role
Truck Driver
Personality + Aptitude
$25
- An untimed personality assessment targeting behaviors specific to this role
- A 20-minute timed Mechanical Reasoning Test
- An untimed Basic Math Skills for Delivery Drivers
What the Report Gives You:
A graphical display of personality trait scores, feedback regarding strengths and developmental concerns, explanation of aptitude results and suggested interview questions.
Testing Process:
- Immediate score report upon completion.
- Proctoring desirable but not required.
- The use of mobile phones is discouraged.
Target Group:
These tests are appropriate for use when hiring for the position of Truck Driver, as well as CDL Driver, Commercial Driver, Delivery Driver, Driver, Route Driver, Truck Operator, and Yard Driver, among other roles involved in transporting goods.
Sample Personality Item:
| For the statement on the left |
| For the statement on the right | |||||
I put forth a great deal of effort at work because my real passion is my career. |
I come to work and do what is asked of me, but my real enjoyment in life is when I go home. |
Sample Question for Basic Math Skills for Delivery Drivers:
12 + 9 = | (A) 19 (B) 20 (C) 21 (D) 23 (E) not given |
Sample Question for Mechanical Reasoning Test:
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Which system will allow the 50 lb. crate to be picked up with the least effort? | (A) System A | ||
(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The Truck Driver Evaluates:
| Undesirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
|---|---|---|
| Slow / lot of mistakes | Math Skills for Drivers | Faster / few mistakes |
| Needs help to fix most mechanical problems | Mechanical Reasoning | Able to fix a lot of things on his own |
| Opinionated | Accommodating* | Follows instructions well |
| Argumentative, contentious | Agreeableness* | Easy to get along with, nice |
| Likes to do things his/her own way | Comfort with Procedures* | Likes routine, prescribed tasks |
| May bad-mouth your company in public | Company Loyalty* | Represents your company / product well in public |
| Not service minded | Customer Service Orientation* | Enjoys serving people |
| Doesn’t like detailed tasks | Detail Mindedness* | Likes working on detailed tasks |
| Immature, unpredictable, moody | Emotional Stability* | Mature, stable, predictable |
| Bends rules to suit self | Integrity* | String ethical principles |
| Misses being around people | Introversion* | Doesn’t mind solitude of driving |
| May not stay long in the job | Long Tenure Potential* | Plans to stay on the job for a few years |
| Doesn’t want to coordinate with others | Teamwork* | Able to coordinate and work cooperatively |
| Dislikes machines / physical tasks | Tough-Mindedness* | Likes working with machines / physical tasks |
| Does the minimum | Work Drive* | Willing to go the extra mile |
(Note: the asterisk (*) denotes that the personality dimension is included in the Personality Only version of the test.)
