Contract Types for Drivers: 1099 Contract
Minimum Driving Experience: A minimum of 18 months of verifiable driving experience is required by EMR.
Payment for Miles: All miles, whether empty or loaded, are paid, from ZIP to ZIP
Charges in Case of Driver-Fault Accidents: Charges are deducted from the driver’s paycheck on a weekly basis, as agreed upon.
Payment for Detention, Extra Stops, Layovers, and Inspections: Detention: Approximately $25/hour after 4 hours of waiting. Full layover: Around $100. Extra stop: $50. Good inspection payments vary, ranging from $100 to $300 depending on the level.
Driver Payment Information: Initial paycheck arrives on the second week (e.g., starting Monday 1st, first paycheck on the 15th) and subsequently every Friday via direct deposit.
Operational Areas: Primarily Midwest and East, occasionally West. Safety is a top priority during winter.
Default Home Time (except Florida): One full week on the road followed by 2 days off. Florida drivers leave the truck at the yard and the company covers travel expenses. Top FL drivers (Jacksonville) can take the truck home but must remain OTR for a minimum of 3 weeks.
Truck Speed: 70 MPH.
Truck Equipment: New trucks are equipped with APU, inverter, and fridge. Older trucks lack APU. All trucks have PrePass and Ipass.
Orientation: One day.
Truck Assignment during Orientation: Based on driving test results, candidate attitude, and overall driving experience.
Pet & Rider Policy: Allowed, but the driver covers truck cleaning expenses.
Truck Parking Expenses during Home Time: Drivers are responsible for covering truck parking expenses themselves.
Company Base Address: 2250 South Chicago Street, Joliet IL 60436.