Contract Types for Drivers:
Drivers can choose between 1099 Independent Contractors or W2 Employee Contracts.

Minimum Driving Experience:
At least 24 months (2 years) of CDL-A driving experience is required. Some exceptions apply but not less than 1 year.

Payment for Miles:
All miles—loaded and empty—are paid, calculated ZIP to ZIP.

Payment for Detention, Extra Stops, Layovers, and Inspections:

• Detention: Paid in full as per broker rate.
• Extra Stops: $30 each.
• Layovers: $125/day.
• Inspection Bonuses: $150, $200, or $500 for clean DOT inspections (Levels I-III).

Driver Payment Information:
Drivers are paid weekly via ACH deposits every Friday. The first paycheck is issued after the first week (“one week in the hole”).

Operational Areas:
Primarily Midwest, South, and Southeast. No drivers from the West Coast or Florida.

Default Home Time (except Florida):

• No home time for the first 2 weeks.
• After that:
  • 2 weeks on the road = 2-3 days off
  • 3 weeks on the road = 3-4 days off
  • 4 weeks on the road = 4-5 days off
• Reset at home is allowed if loads align.

Truck Speed:
Trucks are governed at 69 MPH.

Truck Equipment:

• Trucks include Freightliner, Volvo, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Cascadia, International.
• All automatic transmissions (no manual trucks).
• Equipped with fridge, inverter, and microwave (if requested).
• APU available in some trucks.

Orientation:

• Mostly online. On arrival in Chicago, drivers must:
  • Take a 15-minute road test.
  • Complete some in-office paperwork.
• Travel expenses (flights, hotels, bus/train tickets, Uber rides) are covered.

Truck Assignment during Orientation:
Trucks are assigned based on availability and performance during the drive test.

Pet & Rider Policy:
No pets allowed. No rider policy.

Truck Parking Expenses during Home Time:
Drivers must cover their own parking expenses while on home time.

Company Base Address:
Connect Freight Inc.
2200 W 159th Street, Markham, IL 60428, United States