Question 1

Is the company privately or publicly held?

Accepted Answer

Privately

Question 2

How many total employees does the company have?

Accepted Answer

Around 300 including drivers

Question 3

How many drivers does the company currently have?

Accepted Answer

Around 250

Question 4

What is the company’s turnover rate?

Accepted Answer

Average for the industry

Question 5

How many empty trucks does the company have right now?

Accepted Answer

It fluctuates, but on average it tends to be around 10-20 available trucks

Question 6

If the company has a lot of empty trucks it might be a sign that more drivers are quitting than they are able to hire?

Accepted Answer

N/A

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

N/A

Question 8

How long has the average driver been with the company?

Accepted Answer

N/A

Question 9

What is the passenger policy?

Accepted Answer

Passengers and pets allowed, no security deposit required.If the passenger is your child, they must be at least 12 years old.

Question 10

What is the pet policy?

Accepted Answer

Pets are welcome, no security deposit required!

Question 11

What kinds of freight does the company haul?

Accepted Answer

We haul a wide range of freight. This includes glass, refrigerated goods, equipment and general commodities.

Question 12

In what states does the company operate in the most?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 13

What is the ratio of driver managers to drivers?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 14

What is the ratio of load planners to trucks?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 15

What is the average length of load?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 16

What is the average # of miles per tractor?

Accepted Answer

We have a lot of new equipment with low mileage, even our older equipment tends to be lower that 500,000 miles. All of our tractors are taken out of service after 4 years which usually falls around the 500,000 mile mark.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 18

What percent of your freight is Drop and Hook?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 19

Are drivers required to physically unload freight?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Three

Question 21

How long do stops take to get offloaded on average?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 22

Is the company forced dispatch?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Our dispatchers, driver's services employees, and division managers are dedicated to driver safety, work-life balance, and a positive work environment. We are always here to listen to any valid concerns or issues. Refused loads will be handled on an individual basis and rely on the communication that you have with your supervisors.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

We have positions with dedicated lanes that will mostly keep drivers on a consistent route. We also have options for regional jobs as well as OTR jobs. So your requirements for how far a run may take you entirely depend on the job that you were hired for initially.

Question 25

Does your company use customer based freight or brokered freight?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 26

What percentage of the company's freight is brokered freight?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 27

Does the trucking company have an idle policy?

Accepted Answer

We provide drivers with daily detention pay after the first 24 hours of sitting idle. The amount is determined by the type of job e.g. heavy haul, flatbed, reefer etc.

Question 28

Does the company use satellite communications?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 29

Does the company use E-logs or Paper Logs?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 31

What type of trucks does the company use?

Accepted Answer

We use a variety of Kenworth, Volvo and Freightliner trucks. We haul a mix of reefer, heavy haul, RGN, step deck,  flat bed and dry van trailers.

Question 32

What is the average age of the company’s tractors?

Accepted Answer

All of our tracktors are required to be newer than 4 years old. Once they reach the 4 year mark we remove them from service.

Question 33

What is the average age of the company’s trailers?

Accepted Answer

The average age of our trailers depends on the type of trailer. Our reefer trailers average around 5 years old while our heavy haul equipment averages about 10 years old.

Question 34

Do the trucks come equipped with APU’s?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 35

Do the trucks come equipped with power inverters?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 36

If no power inverters are installed can the driver install one aftermarket?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 39

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

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 40

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

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 42

Do the trucks come equipped with refrigerators?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 43

Do the trucks have single bunks or double bunks?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 44

How long is the company’s orientation process?

Accepted Answer

Our Orientation process is 5 days total. Monday is used as a travel day and the rest of the week is divided between courses, meetings, drug testing and classes.

Question 45

Are new hires paid anything for orientation?

Accepted Answer

$150 per day starting on Wednesday of the orientation week.

Question 46

Does the company pay for all travel arrangements?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we will book and pay all travel expenses and hotel costs. If you choose to plan your travel and lodging on your own we will reimburse up to $200.

Question 47

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

Accepted Answer

The method of travel depends on the length of the trip and the location that employees are coming from.

Question 48

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

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 49

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 50

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

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 51

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

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 52

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

The company will provide new hires with equipment. Recovery is usually left up to more experienced drivers who have been with the company for a longer amount of time.

Question 53

How does the company pay?

Accepted Answer

Pay varies on the type of equipment being driven as well as the type of freight. Base pay starts anywhere between $4,800 to $8,500 per month (10,000 miles) with many different options to increase pay and receive bonuses.

Question 54

Based on my level of experience – how much is the company willing to pay me?

Accepted Answer

Pay is based heavily on the type of position you are looking for. We also have a lot of opportunities for bonuses  and additional payment options.

Question 55

What is the max rate of pay for your drivers?

Accepted Answer

Our highest paid drivers are those in our 13 Axle Heavy Haul division who make upwards of $8,500 per month. With opportunity for a performance bonus of $500 per month, an annual raise of $100 per month, Canada Xing raise of $200 per month and opportunities for other pay increases and bonuses.

Question 56

How does the company handle raises?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 57

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

Accepted Answer

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Question 58

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

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 59

Does the company offer a fuel bonus program?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 60

Does the company offer a safety bonus program?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 61

Does the company offer a performance bonus program?

Accepted Answer

Yes we give drivers a $.04 CPM performance bonus

Question 62

Does the company offer any sign on bonuses?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 63

How does the sign on bonus pay out?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 64

Does the company offer longevity bonuses or retention bonuses for tenured drivers?

Accepted Answer

NA

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