Job Description:
RECENT GRADUATES FROM TRUCK SCHOOL THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO FINALLY GET A JOB IN THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY
In most cases the only option for Recent Grads is Over the Road (OTR). It costs the company a lot of money to go through the hiring process, check backgrounds, MVR's etc and send you out with a mentor.
Most companies aren't hiring recent graduates right now as there are too many experienced drivers chasing too few jobs. This is a rare opportunity to get a job as a Recent Grad before it's filled up and we don't take any more drivers.
In most cases the only realistic option for a Recent Grad is out on the road every for 2 to 3 weeks at a time. Remember you must get this experience to qualify for the local or home weekly jobs so take the opportunity we are offering you to start your career.
From time to time, we do encounter some areas of the country where we can hire Recent Grads for a dedicated job but that is very rare however if that option is open, we will let you know when we contact you, but for planning purposes plan on the Over the Road Jobs.
Most drivers will stay within Their area of the country. For instance, Drivers on the East Coast normally will not drive past I-35 and Drivers on the West Coast normally will only go as far East as NM and Colorado. No Coast-to-Coast Driving.
If you are stuck on only a local or home weekly job as a recent grad it's most likely you will continue to be unemployed for a long time.
Most Local or regional jobs require a minimum of 3 to 6 months of Tractor Trailer Experience and that does not include Truck School time or your time with a trainer. The only Tractor Trailer time that counts is solo or team time with no trainer in the truck.
This job includes full benefits and is a W2 position. Health Care, Dental, Vision, 401K matching, Paid Vacation etc. Starts just 30 days after you are hired.
DRY VAN OR REEFER LIMITED FOR FLATBED
Driver TypesTrainees (Recent Grads are considered Trainees)
Types of RunsOTR
Type of FreightDry Van,Reefer orFlatbed
Type of EquipmentMainly Freightliners
Transmission Type10 speed & automatics (Okay to have auto restriction on License we will assign you an Automatic truck)
Average age of tractor1.5 years
Primary Running AreasAll 48 states But will say in your region of the country.
PAY:$650 - flat rate per week Guaranteed while you are in training with a trainer. Once your training is over you will qualify for a lot more pay. Training is usually 2 to 3 weeks before you are released solo.
All states are paid the same (Most companies are only paying around $500 a week so this is very good pay for training pay)
Mileage pay: Based on miles and distances you drive can average from .60 CPM for East Coast Drivers and .59 CPM for West Coast drivers for a short run and if you do a run over 500 miles can average .46 for East Coast Drivers and .45 For West Coast Drivers. Pay Raises start after just 3 months or 30,000 miles and continue to go up higher and higher where after just 6 months you could average .64 for a short haul and up to .52 CPM for longer run.
Orientation pay is $300 as long you get hired.
Orientation is just two days and we pay for your ticket there, hotel and most meals.
YES - PETS AND RIDER PROGRAMS ARE OKAY
TUITON ASSISTANCE FOR TRUCK SCHOOL
Loan Repayment (payroll deduction)
- $100 a week for 52 weeks and 1 (@ week 53) of $2,795; total tuition payments of $7,995
($5,200+$2,795= $7,995)
- If applicable, Housing costs are deducted @ $50.00 a week for 30 weeks; total of $1,500
- Tuition Reimbursement (payroll credit)
- $50 a weekly for 52 weeks, 1 week (@ week 53), of $2,795 and $50 a week for an additional
52 weeks ($2,600 + $2,795 + $2,600 = $7,995)
We are taking application for Recent Grads for a limited time so please apply as soon as possible as we have limited openings due to high demand at this time. If you wait to long to apply we may not have positions available.
Job Requirements:
Truck school must have been within the last 5 years
WILL NOT ACCEPT DRIVERS THAT DO NOT HAVE AT LEAST 120-hour or greater Truck School.
DRIVERS MUST HAVE TRUCK SCHOOL CERTIFICATE. If you don't have a Truck School Certificate you will not qualify. Contact your Truck School and have them send you this Certificate as soon as possible.
Requirements:
0 months experience needed, but Driver MUST have a valid Class A CDL
If a Driver completed school and training with another company and did not have any moving violations or preventable accidents during the time they have held a CDL, they can participate in a modified training program with a mentor.
TO QUALIFY AS AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER: Must have 6 months OTR experience (after training) within the last 12 months
OR
At least 12 months in the past 5 years
OR
A newly trained CDL Driver that is currently employed as a commercial Driver with 4 months with ONE carrier with NO moving violations, no preventable accidents during the time they have held their CDL is also considered an experienced Driver and will go straight into first seat.
- A Driver must have either Class A Experience or a CDL in the last 5 Years to qualify
- A driver with 3+ Months of experience may be eligible for Reduced training pending Road test/ Leadership Review.
- Applicant must possess a valid driver's license, in current state of residence. YOU CANNOT HAVE A DRIVERS LICENSE THAT IS DIFFERENT FROM YOUR RESIDENCE.
- Must be able to verify past employment on all jobs in the past 3 years (Driving and non-driving jobs) IF YOU WERE UNEMPLOYED FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS WE CANNOT CONSIDER YOU FOR HIRE. IF YOU HAVE 12 MONTHS OR MORE OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE LAST 3 YEARS WE CANNOT CONSIDER YOU FOR EMPLOYMENT UNLESS YOU HAVE A SUPER VALID REASON.
- Local experience will be considered on all accounts as long as it is hauling Class A
Will consider Military experience with a valid DD214 and the Driver will have to complete a "Military verification form"
DRIVING RECORD
Moving Violations (max in 3 year period)
- No more than 2 MV's in the last 2 years
- No serious traffic violations in the last 12 months
- Serious traffic violations include: Hand-held device, Reckless driving, speeding 15 or more over the limit, Seatbelt Ticket in a CMV,following too closely, failing to obey a traffic control device, erratic driving, improper lane change and or leaving the scene of an accident.
- Serious traffic violations per 49 CFR 383.51. Citations for driving while driver's license or Medical Certificate was suspended, disqualified, or expired will be reviewed by Corporate Safety
- 30+ speeding ticket is a DQ in the last 3 yrs
- Must have Accident Report for ALL Accidents in last 5 Years that are listed on Reports
- Must have Copy of Original Ticket for ALL Tickets in last 3 years that are listed on Reports that are NOT specifically Defined by the Reports. (I.e. Tickets that say "OTHER" on your application)
Policy on License suspensions: Will review probably as long as not for Accidents or tickets in the last 3 years.
Accidents/Incidents
- No more than 1 on-road or DOT preventable loss in the last 2 years. No major preventable accidents in the last 5 years (ex. Jackknife, overturn, etc.). INCIDENTS- No more than 3 preventable incidents in the past 2 years.
he combination of all preventable accidents and incidents in the last 2 years may not exceed 3. Accident and incident history will be reviewed by the corporate safety and hiring teams.
- All at fault rear end accidents are a 1-year DQ.
Max. Number of Jobs- in the last 3 years
- CDL Holder - No more than 4 Driving jobs in the last 12 months. No more than 1 termination in the last 5 years for safety, can't be last employer.
(Terminated Applicants: *Must not have been terminated from Last Driving Job for any reason)
- Non CDL Holder - No more than 12 months unemployment in the last 3 years
DUI/DWI- What is the max number and what time frames do they need to fall outside of?
- No DUI/DWI within the past 10 years if the offense occurred while they held a CDL-A or Commercial Learners Permit. No DUI/DWI within the last 5 years if the offense occurred prior to getting a CDL-A or Commercial Learners Permit. No Multiple DUI/DWI's. No DUI/DWI in a commercial vehicle.
Drug/Substance Test: Hair & urine testing I
f you can't pass a drug test don't apply, Hair usually detects illegal drugs up to 90 days after the incident.
Criminal Requirements
- No Drug Related Convictions in past 5 years- All felonies and misdemeanors relating to sex, drugs, violence, or theft will be individually reviewed. If Felony is within 5 years will not be approved if over 5 years old will depend on the nature of the crime.
Wage Range: 0.45 - 0.60 per mile
General Description of Benefits: Full Benefits, Health Insurance, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Vacation. Benefits start just 30 days after hire. (Aetna Insurance best one out there)
