Owner Operators

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70% of gross haul
70% of additional stop pay
100% Tractor fuel surcharge
Free of charge: Liability Insurance, all fuel/authority permits, reefer fuel, trailer expenses.
A weekly check (one behind)
Fuel cards for the purchase of fuel, the fuel cards are charged a fee of $2.00 per swipe of the card

Wiring of money for personal expenses, EFS checks are charged a fee of $2.00
We will report your IFTA fuel taxes for you. We will charge you the fees required by the states but no fee for our efforts.
Base plate is provided for you and deducted at $70.00 for a yearly total of $1775.00 (or provide your own with proper states listed)
Drug test fund -$1.75 per week or you can prove you are in another random drug test program. Pre-employment provided.

Samsara unit provided; you pay $42.00 per month for basic service-optional additional services offered (shop charges: $0 installation and $300.00 un-installation unit)
Escrow account of $2,000.00-deducted $100.00 per week
Regular home time. Weekly for our Minnesota drivers.
30% Mid-West; 70% South, Southeast
First in First out Policy
Constant freight year round

Must be 23 years of age
Must have Class A commercial Drivers License in your state of residence
Proof of bobtail and comprehensive insurance on your tractor. We have fleet plan if you are interested
Proof of Heavy Use Tax (form 2290) on your tractor-a cost of $550 per year
Base Plate Program ($1,775.00) deduct from weekly settlement, an amount of $70.00 per week with
Three (3) credit references-including your bank
A good driving record-No license revocation or suspension, no careless driving, reckless driving, or alcohol-related violations within the past five (5) years. No felony conviction while operating a commercial motor vehicle. A maximum of three (3) moving traffic violations in the past three (3) years and not more than one (1) in the past twelve (12) months

No driver disqualification under the DOT rules (49CFR 383.51)
Must have twelve (12) months verifiable experience with tractor trailer and at least seventy-five thousand (75,000) miles
Must meet all DOT requirements.
You are liable for any shortages or damages on your loads. In the event of an accident, you are responsible for our $1,500.00 deductible for our cargo insurance and also equipment damages
An escrow fund that will be deducted at $100.00 per week up to $2,000.00 paid with interest at passbook rates

Paperwork must be complete and turned into the office by noon on Tuesday in order to receive a weekly check.
You are required to check with dispatch M-F before 10 am and Saturday before noon
Responsible for scale and toll fees
Responsible for handling or hiring of freight handling
The ability to read, write, and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway signs and signals, respond to official inquires and make entries on reports and records, perform calculations of math, handle receipts, read maps road signs, maintain required federal, state and company paperwork
Must be able to pass all written and road tests during driver qualification process