MESILLA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION

The following table is general carrier info. Pay attention to the qualifications listed in red at the top of the job info page for this job’s specific qualifications/requirements

Pre-Qualifications
Minimum Age	At least 21 years of age
Minimum Experience (tractor Trailer/OTR)	6 months in the last year of OTR/Regional experience with  Tractor-trailer with a trailer of 40’ of more.  12 months in the last 3 years of OTR/Regional experience with Tractor-trailer with a trailer of 40’ of more. (upon review) 3 years in the last 10 years of OTR/Regional experience with Tractor-trailer with a trailer of 40’ of more. (upon review) Houston Drivers MUST have 2 years in the past 3 years of OTR/Regional experience  with  Tractor-trailer with a trailer of 40’ of more. *** This DOES NOT apply to local Houlton routes! * MUST be combination CMV with minimum 40 foot trailer * Will count Local, Regional or OTR experience * Oil Field, school or driving on private roads does not count towards experience * Military experience is verified at 50% – If a driver has a year of military service with an 88M or 14T, they count that as 6 months * Must have a current valid Class A CDL, not licensed in a monopolistic state (ND, OH, WA, WY, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands) * If A Driver has a license in a different state other than where they live:  If in Nebraska, they can proceed.  They will have to sign a letter of intent that they will work on changing their license to TX within 30 days. The only states will not allow are Washington, Wyoming, North Dakota and Ohio. * MVT cannot work with anyone licensed out of Washington, North Dakota, Ohio and Wyoming.  They are monopolistic states and they will  need to be licensed out of the hiring state.
Moving Violations (max in 3 year period)	No more than 3 in the past 3 years in any vehicle
Policy on License suspensions	No multiple license suspensions, downgrades, withdrawals in the last 3 years.
DOT Recordable Accidents	-If only 6 months of experience, no accidents. -No preventable fatality within the last 3 years -No rear-end over 30 mph, rollover or head on collision accidents within the past 3 years * All DOT Recordable Accidents in the past 3 years require review – Please try and get accident report
Incidents (max in 3 year period)	-No more than 4 incidents in the last 3 years. -If only 6 months of experience, no preventable incidents or accidents.
Ticket / Accident / Incident Combo	Case by Case
Maximum Major Moving Violation (in the last 3 years)	None of the following; -Careless or reckless driving in previous 3 years -Cell phone violations in the previous 3 years -Improper or erratic lane change in the previous 3 years -Following too close in the previous 3 years -Violating State or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control (other than a parking violation) arising in connection with a fatal accident -Driving a CMV without a CDL or CLP -Driving a CMV without the proper class of CLP or CDL and/or endorsements for the specific vehicle group being operated or for the passengers or type of cargo being transported -Violations concerning railroad crossings while driving a CMV * No speeding 15 mph or more over posted speed limit in the last year in any vehicle.
Max. Number of Jobs- in the last 3 years	-No more than 4 in the past 3 years -No more than 2 jobs within the last year
Policy Against Unemployment- even if it is accounted for	Will review
Terminated Applicants	-None in the last 12 months for safety reasons  -Will review case by case
Criminal Convictions – How old must they be?  Based off the conviction date? What are the “silver bullets”?	-Current probations require a letter clearing driver for interstate commerce -No felonies in the last year or in a CMV in a lifetime -No multiple felonies related to drug trafficking, human trafficking, or smuggling in the last 3 years -No sexual offenses or offenses involving harm to a minor.  -Multiple Misdemeanors, Bond Forfeitures, Fine Payment Plans, Probations, and Multiple Deferrals in the last 5 years require approval by supervisor. -No multiple prior misdemeanors and felonies in a lifetime  * Go by conviction date
DUI/DWI- What is the max number and what time frames do they need to fall outside of?	-None in the past 5 years -No drug or alcohol and motor vehicle violations in any vehicle in the last 3 years * Go by conviction date * No Positive Drug/Alcohol test in the past 5 years. Must have SAP Program documentation & must be approved by safety
Is Haz-Mat Required? Is there a grace period for driver to obtain it?	No
DOT Physical Requirements	-Driver must have a valid DOT Physical before going to orientation w/ at least 3 months remaining on current medical card -MVT MUST have a copy of the Long Form Physical, Medical Card and CDL-A
Drug Screening	Urine
Other Endorsements Required	None
Other Automatic DQ’s.	-No leaving the scene of an accident in any vehicle ever -No Sexual Charges -No Domestic Abuse Charges -No Child Abuse Charges -No felony convictions while operating a CMV -No Positive Drug/Alcohol in the past 5 years -Truck abandonment or unauthorized location without notice at the previous carrier or more than 1 in the period being reviewed

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION/LIFE INSURANCE
PAID VACATION/ORIENTATION/TRAINING
401k RETIREMENT PROGRAM + COMPANY MATCH

NEXT, GO OVER EQUIPMENT INFO

You’ll be running International LT’s, Long-Haul Tractors with automatic transmissions and an average age of no older than 2.5 years. Most drivers have a fridge, microwave and even a cook top in the trucks.

There are no Inverters, Electric APU has power strips. Inverters provided by drivers must be installed by the shop for $35. Some of the newer trucks have solar panels which charge the APU.

The truck high speed will depend on the MPG’s of that mornings report. Depending on how high the MPG’s are, the truck will adjust to the speed of 65mph – 72mph.

Base Speed = 65 MPH
8.50 MPG = 67 MPH
9 MPG = 68 MPH
9.5 MPG = 69 MPH
10 MPG = 72

Trucks are permanently assigned as long as you take no more than 2 days home time. Misuse of home time can result in loss of assigned truck. All regional routes will require trucks to be parked in the yard for off time. The only division that trucks might go home is Division 010 and that’s only when the driver isn’t close to a terminal or yard.

Cameras in truck are front and driver facing but event only.

Riders are allowed from day one, must be over 12 years of age and will cost $15/month or $150/year. Pets, both cats and dogs, are allowed with no weight limit. There will be a non-refundable fee of $500, payable in 5 payments of $100. Multiple pets will be approved on a case by case basis (Fee is increased per pet, ex. 2 pets would be $1,000, 5 payments of $200).

NEXT, GO OVER CARRIER INFO

Mesilla Valley Transportation is an established company with over 40 years of industry experience. They’re based out of the Southwest but service all 48 states and Canada. They currently offer Regional and OTR positions for Solo drivers, teams and Owner Operators hauling dry freight consisting of anything from automotive parts to beer.

NEXT, GO OVER ORIENTATION INFO

Presentation
Sign-On Bonus	None at this time
Driver Types	Company Solo Company Teams  Owner Operator – Lease Purchase Option available after 90 days of employment as a Company Driver
Types of Runs	OTR: Solo & Teams  Regional: Solo & Teams
Type of Freight	Drivers Haul Dry Freight – Anything from automotive parts to beer.
Type of Equipment	International LT’s Long-Haul Tractors * Cameras – Front & Driver Facing Cameras – Event Only * Most of our drivers have refrigerator, microwave and even cooking tops
Transmission Type	Automatics * Will consider Drivers with an automatic restriction
Average age of tractor	No older than 2.5 years
Is truck permanently assigned to the driver?	Yes As long as drivers take 2 days max of home time. Slip seating for casuals, or any Drivers that prefer it Misuse of home time can result in loss of assigned truck
Truck Speed	Every morning the truck gets a report of the MPGs. Depending on how high the MPGs are, the truck will adjust to the speed of 65-72 MPH.  Base Speed = 65 MPH 8.50 MPG =  67 MPH 9 MPG  = 68 MPH 9.5 MPG = 69 MPH 10 MPG  = 72
Can truck be taken home for time off?	The only time and division where trucks go home is Div. 010, when they are not close to a terminal or yard.  The over the road division.   All regional route, truck stays in the yard.
Is truck equipped with Invertors / APU’s?	No Inverters – Electric APU has power strips Invertors provided by drivers must be installed by the shop ($35) Some newer trucks have solar panels which charge the APU
% of Drop and Hook	50%
% of No Touch	98% Local – 100% no touch
% are Haz-Mat Loads	0%
Pay Scale – Solo & Team	See Pay Matrix
Type of Driver Pay	PC Miler
When are drivers paid?	Weekly on Friday for all miles submitted the previous Monday by midnight.
How are drivers paid?	Direct Deposit to bank account or reloadable debit card. (Blue Bird, Green Dot, etc.)
Pay Increase	Yearly
Breakdown Pay	Breakdown pay $75 Detention varies and that they will cover in orientation as it is dependent on the customer
Primary Running Areas	W, SW, S, C. SE, E
Average Miles per wk.	OTR – 6000 miles per week    Regional – 3000 miles or 6000 miles per week
Average Length of Haul	OTR – 600-1600 miles Regional – 400 miles
Home Time / Days Out	See Information sheet Division 230 & 410 Out 5-7 days Home 34 to 48 hour reset at home Off times rotates Division 400 Casual Drivers -Minimum 4-6 consecutive days every 30 days -No limit on number of days to run each month -Slip seat, must clean out truck after each run -Pay and incentives same as above -Ability to run 410 and 400 freight -Live within 150 miles of Nashville -Start and stop in Nashville, no taking truck home
Average Weekly Pay	See Information sheet attached to job info page
How is Driver Vacation Calculated?	52 week average
EZ Pass provided	Yes
Pre-Pass Provided	Yes
Toll Cards Provided	Will reimburse any tolls
Type of Fuel Card	Comdata
Layover Pay	$35 after 24 hours
Dock Detention Pay	Yes – Dispatcher will advise the amount Starts after 2 hours
Multi-Stop Pay	-$20 for any stops outside the first and last -$20 split for Teams Dispatcher will advise the amount
New York City	Only Division 400
Safety Bonus	Paid Quarterly Safety Points Rewards Program $100 for every DOT clean inspection when reported to safety
Rider Policy	Yes, starts 1st day, and is $150.00 a year Rider has to be over 12 years of age  Cost: $15.00 per month, or $150.00 yearly
Pet Policy	Yes – Cats & Dogs – No weight limit $500 non-refundable fee 5 payments of $100.00 Cats ARE allowed Multiple pets – case by case. (Fee is increased ex. 2 pets would be $1000, 5 payments of $200)
Is there 24 hour dispatch?	Yes
Does driver have routing / fuel stop flexibility?	All fuel stops, and routes will be sent when you are dispatched Fines and penalties will be given for failure to follow Fleet Supervisor, or fuel dept. must approve any diversions from routes or fuel stops given
Is per diem optional?	Per Diem is mandatory at $0.16 cpm
Orientation is held on what days?	Tuesday/Wednesday  Thursday/Friday *** The only location that only has 1 orientation is in Laredo (Tues/Wed class only)
Orientation is held where?	El Paso, TX Nashville, TN Laredo, TX
Orientation Pay	$500.00 – Quick Hire Pay * Eligibility requires drivers to join within 2 week of being approved for orientation and coming on the date they originally confirmed as their desired orientation date.
Lodging Provided	El Paso, TX Super 8 Nashville, TN Comfort Inn Laredo, TX Family Garden Inn * Double Occupancy – unless driver requests single room and agrees to pay half the room fee up front. (cannot be deducted from first paycheck).
Meals Provided	Breakfast and Lunch are provided Dinner is on the driver
Travel Provided	Bus (9-12 hours) Plane (if bus travel is too long) * ** MVT does not offer rental cars but will reimburse them for whatever the bus ticket would be if they decide to get one on their own ( paid out on there first paycheck)
Insurance Starts When?	60 days, paid per pay period (weekly). Refer to driver benefits package on Information Sheet for more info Provided by Boon Chapman, a subsidized company w/Aetna
Life Insurance	$25k life insurance paid by MVT
401K	John Hancock The new company matching contributions are 100% vested when you join the plan

Orientation will be 2 days long Tuesday/Wednesday or Thursday/Friday and held in El Paso, TX; Nashville, TN or Laredo, TX. Lodging will be provided at the Super 8 in El Paso, the Comfort Inn in Nashville and the Family Garden Inn in Laredo. All double occupancy unless you want to request a single room and pay half the room fee up front.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided, dinner is on you. Travel will be by bus or by plane if bus travel is too long. MVT does not offer rental cars but will reimburse up to the cost of a bus ticket (paid out on the first paycheck).

You’ll be paid $500 Quick Hire Pay as long as you join within 2 weeks of being approved for orientation and you show on the original confirmed orientation date.

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