Question 1

Is the company privately or publicly held?

Accepted Answer

Private.

Question 2

How many total employees does the company have?

Accepted Answer

500.

Question 3

How many drivers does the company currently have?

Accepted Answer

200.

Question 4

How many empty trucks does the company have right now?

Accepted Answer

8.

Question 5

How many terminals does the company have and where are they?

Accepted Answer

Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Miami, Houston, Phoenix and several offices and drop yards throughout US.

Question 6

How long has the average driver been with the company?

Accepted Answer

3.52 years.

Question 7

What is the passenger policy?

Accepted Answer

After 90 days, over 12.

Question 8

What is the pet policy?

Accepted Answer

Pets allowed.

Question 9

What kinds of freight does the company haul?

Accepted Answer

Dry vans, Flatbed, Stepdeck, and Heavy Haul up to 19 axles or steerable dollies. 1000+ loads on board each day of our own personal customers hauling anything from Bottled Water to the Mars Rover.

Question 10

In what states does the company operate in the most?

Accepted Answer

East of Dallas, and North of Jacksonville, FL. Southeast region, midwest, and northeast.

Question 11

What is the ratio of driver managers to drivers?

Accepted Answer

Driver Managers each have about 15-20 Drivers

Question 12

What is the ratio of load planners to trucks?

Accepted Answer

About 30 trucks per planner

Question 13

What is the average length of load?

Accepted Answer

We pay percentage, hourly and CPM. If your fleet doesn't run long miles, you wont be paid mileage.

Question 14

How are the drivers’ miles calculated? (Short Miles, Practical Mileage, Household Movers Guide)

Accepted Answer

Practical Miles (Van Fleet only)

Question 15

What percent of your freight is Drop and Hook?

Accepted Answer

75% (Van Division Only)

Question 16

Are drivers required to physically unload freight?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 17

How many hours are free before the driver starts receiving detention time pay?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Question 18

How long do stops take to get offloaded on average?

Accepted Answer

Vans are mostly Drop and Hook. Flatbed and Heavy Haul really depends on the load size itself.

Question 19

Is the company forced dispatch?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for company driver only. But we do take into account where you prefer to run and anywhere that makes you uncomfortable and try to accommodate best we can.

Question 20

What happens if a driver refuses to take a dispatch for a legitimate reason?

Accepted Answer

We offer them a different load, or give them time off if health or family related.

Question 21

Are drivers able to stay within a certain geographical area or are they required to run wherever the company runs?

Accepted Answer

We have many locations with Regional and Local options.

Question 22

Does your company use customer based freight or brokered freight?

Accepted Answer

Both, but we have a very large customer data base. Our Brokerage is top 50 in the nation as well, and serves as a good back up when needed.

Question 23

Does the trucking company have an idle policy?

Accepted Answer

No, we have APUs on all sleeper trucks.

Question 24

Does the company use E-logs or Paper Logs?

Accepted Answer

E-Logs

Question 25

If the company uses e-log which system is used? People-Net, Qualcomm, etc?

Accepted Answer

Samsara

Question 26

What type of trucks does the company use?

Accepted Answer

Kenworth T680s, and Freightliner Cascadia's, and a variety of 4 axles. All 2016 or newer.

Question 27

Do the trucks come equipped with APU’s?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 28

Do the trucks come equipped with power inverters?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 29

Does the company “slip seat” drivers or assign drivers to trucks?

Accepted Answer

Mainly assign each driver there own truck. There is one local account that has a mixture of day cabs for any slip seating.

Question 30

If a driver takes extended home time is there a risk that their truck will be taken away and reassigned?

Accepted Answer

Only if the driver does not communicate in advance or return communication. We would send a well check first before making any decisions.

Question 31

Are drivers able to take the tractor home with them on home time?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 32

Do drivers need to be prepared to have a place to keep the trailer on home time?

Accepted Answer

No, but it can be a nice convenience if  they can take their trailer home.

Question 33

Can drivers leave the trailer locked up in a different location than the tractor on home time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only if it has been cleared with their dispatcher.

Question 34

Do the trucks come equipped with refrigerators?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 35

Do the trucks have single bunks or double bunks?

Accepted Answer

We have both, but mostly single bunks.

Question 36

How long is the company’s orientation process?

Accepted Answer

3-5 days, depending on the fleet/trailer type.

Question 37

Are new hires paid anything for orientation?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 38

Does the company pay for all travel arrangements?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 39

What method of travel does the company use? (Flight, Bus, Rental Car)

Accepted Answer

Flights and Rental Cars (Driver's Choice).

Question 40

Does the driver get their own hotel room or are drivers required to room with another driver?

Accepted Answer

We would never ask a driver to share their hotel room. Not during orientation or after they are hired on. They will always have there own private room booked.

Question 41

Does the company expect the driver to pay them back for orientation expenses if the driver does not drive for them for a certain period of time?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 42

After orientation is finished how long will it take for the driver to get dispatched home to pick up his/her gear?

Accepted Answer

Drivers have their choice to leave right away, or stay the night and leave in the morning.

Question 43

Are pets and passengers allowed to attend orientation with the driver?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they are welcome to come up to Fort Wayne during the orientation time, but they can not come to class. Hotel is pet friendly.

Question 44

Does the company have enough trucks for all of the drivers it hires at orientation or will the driver need to travel to another facility or terminal to recover a truck after orientation is finished?

Accepted Answer

We have different trucks at different yards. Depending on what truck the driver is assigned, will depend on if they need to pick it up from another location.

Question 45

How does the company pay?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the position, we have mileage, percentage, hourly, and salary.

Question 46

What type of benefits does the company offer? (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.)

Accepted Answer

Health benefits, 401K (w/4% match), HSA, Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Question 47

How long must a driver be employed before benefits kick in?

Accepted Answer

60 days.

Question 48

Does the company offer a safety bonus program?

Accepted Answer

Yes, up to $2,800/year and paid out each quarter.

Question 49

Does the company offer any sign on bonuses?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 50

How does the sign on bonus pay out?

Accepted Answer

First Settlement.

Question 51

Does the company offer a driver referral bonus program?

Accepted Answer

Yes, $1500 per driver referred.

Question 52

Does the company offer orientation pay?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 53

Does your company offer a Lease Purchase Program?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 54

Is the driver required to be a company driver first before becoming eligible to lease a truck?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 55

Are your hiring qualifications for Lease Purchase different from what they are for your company drivers? If so, how are they different?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 56

What is required from the driver to get started with the Lease? (Money Down, Money in Reserve, Credit Check)

Accepted Answer

No money down, no balloon payment, no credit check.

Question 57

What type of equipment do you lease?

Accepted Answer

Kenworth T680s and Freightliner Cascadia's.

Question 58

How long is the lease for?

Accepted Answer

3, 4 or 5 year payment plans. Early payoff is allowed.

Question 59

How much does it cost each week for the lease?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the truck chosen, anywhere from $800-$1800. (This includes everything, except fuel and taxes.)

Question 60

Are drivers required to pay truck payments when they are off the road?

Accepted Answer

We do have an option to move payments to the end of the lease, but needs to be approved by management.

Question 61

Is there a balloon payment or a buyout at the end of the lease?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 62

Are drivers responsible for finding these insurances on their own?

Accepted Answer

No, the lease includes everything you need.

Question 63

What type of escrow accounts does the company make the driver set up? (Maintenance, Tires, Walk away lease escrow)

Accepted Answer

Maintenance and security escrow.

Question 64

What happens to the driver in the event they are unable to finish the lease? Are drivers charged a fee?

Accepted Answer

No, 100% walkaway lease.

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