OPEN IN CHROME AND BEGIN PRE-SCREENING
CARRIER DETAILS
PROCEED TO APPLICATION FOR EPES: LOWES-ADAIRSVILLE, GA
CODE: LELAGA
$1,100-$1,200 (DAY SHIFT) & BENEFITS
$1,300-$1,400 (NIGHT SHIFT) & BENEFITS
HOME DAILY
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
65% D&H, NO TOUCH FREIGHT
QUALIFICATIONS:
MUST LIVE WITHIN 25 MILES OF ADAIRSVILLE, GA
MIN 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE IN THE PAST 3 YEARS OR
2 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE PAST 5 YEARS
EXPERIENCE MUST BE WITH COMPARABLE EQUIPMENT (45’+)
DRIVER MUST HAVE CDL FROM THEIR CURRENT STATE OF RESIDENCE
MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE HELD A US DRIVER’S LICENSE FOR THE LAST 12 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS
AVAILABLE SHIFTS
| Local, 1st shift, Sun-Thur 12:00-23:59 See job description above. $0.50/mile plus accessorial. (1/3/24) |
| Local, 2nd shift, Sun-Thur 18:00-06:00 See job description above. $0.60/mile plus accessorial. (1/3/24) |
| Local, 2nd shift, Tues-Sat 19:00-07:00 See job description above. $0.60/mile plus accessorial. (1/11/24) |
| Local, 1st shift, Sun-Thur 10:00-22:00 See job description above. $0.50/mile plus accessorial. (1/11/24) |
LIVE CALL SCRIPTS
IS YOUR DRIVER POTENTIALLY QUALIFIED FOR THIS JOB?
– Do they live within the hiring area?
YES, THE DRIVER IS POTENTIALLY QUALIFIED
LIVE CALL SCRIPT FOR POTENTIALLY QUALIFIED DRIVERS
“Hello, can I speak with _____? Hi this is __________ with _____. How are you doing today? I’m calling about an application you had submitted recently on indeed for a Local Class A CDL Truck Driver – Home Daily route.”
“The job we’re talking about today is a local route delivering general commodity freight within a 250 mile radius of Adairsville, GA. You’ll be home daily working either Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday. Average weekly pay will be $1,100-$1,200 for day shift and $1,300-$1,400 for night shift.”
“Does that sound like something you’d be interested in?”
YES IT DOES!
“OK, so first of all, let me ask you this..”
-What is it you’re currently doing, and what’s got you looking for a change today?
– Are you at least 21 years old?
– Do you have at least 1 year verifiable Class A CDL Tractor Trailer experience within the last 3 years?
IF YES, DO THE PRE-QUAL, THEN
IF THE CANDIDATE IS BOTH QUALIFIED AND INTERESTED
“OK, so far everything looks good. Let me go ahead and give you all the details about the job and the carrier from top to bottom, and at the end if you have any questions I’ll be happy to track down any additional information for you that I don’t already have.”
DO A COMPLETE PRESENTATION STARTING WITH JOB DETAILS
AFTERWARD, MOVE ON TO THE CLOSE
THE CLOSE
“Did you have any other questions about the job or the carrier that I didn’t cover?”
(If you don’t have the answer or can’t find it, assure the driver that they will be contacted by a carrier rep and can ask more detailed questions within the next 24-48 hours)
THE ‘COME TO JESUS’ MEETING
“It looks like we may have a good match here and I’m confident that I can get you this seat. But before I submit your application with my name on it I need to make sure this is the job you want. If there are any other opportunities you’re interested in or waiting to see about, then I’d encourage you to go ahead and see about those jobs and then get back with me once you’re ready to commit to this opportunity.”
“When I submit an application to one of my carriers, I’m giving them the assurance that I have a qualified driver who wants the job and is committed to taking the seat if they get the offer. If that isn’t you then that’s fine, it’s not going to hurt my feelings, but I have to protect my reputation with our carriers”.
“If you’re ready to get orientation scheduled then I can go ahead and get your application submitted right now. And when this carrier sees our apps come in, they tend to put those up at the top of the stack because they know we bring them a lot of really good, highly qualified drivers.”
“Would you like to go ahead and get your application in process today?”
IF NOT QUALIFIED/INTERESTED:
I DO HAVE OTHER OPTIONS
“Well, unfortunately it sounds like this position may not be the best fit for you, but I do have another job in mind that I think may be perfect if you’d like to hear about that.”
I DON’T HAVE ANYTHING/I’LL GET BACK WITH YOU
“Unfortunately, it sounds like this position may not be the best fit for you, but like I said, we work with more than 50 carriers, so let me get some additional information from you so we can get you into our system and then I’ll give you a call as soon as I find a better fit for you.
“The job you applied for was a local position, home daily. Is that what you’re looking for, or how much home time are you needing to get?
“Are you willing to do some unloading for higher pay or do you prefer more of a Drop & Hook situation? And what kind of pay range do you need for a job to make sense for you?”
(Remind your driver that the home daily and no touch jobs are not going to pay as well as the home weekly, EOW and driver unload jobs do). Take notes on the driver’s responses and preferences.
“I’m going to send you our intelli-app link. Once you fill that out and submit it we’ll be able to see what we have that you may be interested in and qualified for. At that point I can just give you a call back and if you love the job we’ll have most of what we need to get an application submitted for you right away.
“Be sure to save my number so that you’ll know it’s me because if I call you back then it means I’ve found something that I think you’ll love!
NO THANKS…
“That’s the job you had applied for. What is it you’re actually wanting? (listen to the response)
ONCE YOU HAVE ENOUGH INFORMATION, GO TO GOOGLE EARTH TO LOOK FOR JOBS IN THE APPLICANT’S AREA THAT MEET THEIR PREFERENCES. IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION, CONTINUE WITH THE FOLLOWING PROBING QUESTIONS:
“What’s your preference on home time? Are you willing to do some unloading or do you prefer more of a Drop & Hook situation? And what kind of pay are you looking for?”
(Keep in mind, and remind your driver that the home daily, no touch jobs are not going to pay as well as the home weekly, EOW and driver unload jobs) Take notes on the driver’s responses and preferences.
I DO HAVE SOME OTHER OPTIONS
GO TO THE JOB PAGE FOR THE RECOMMENDED JOB
I DON’T HAVE ANYTHING/I’LL GET BACK TO YOU
“Let me go ahead and ask you just a few more questions to finish up our intake sheet and then I’ll get you off the phone. I think I may have some other jobs in your area that might be a better fit for you.
DO THE PRE-QUAL
“Okay [DRIVER], I’m going to send you our intelli-app link. Once we have you in our system we’ll be able to see all the jobs that you’re qualified for and then I can just give you a call back as soon as I find something and if you love the job, then we’ll already have most of what we need to get an application submitted for you right away.
SEND THE INTELLI-APP LINK TO YOUR DRIVER:
INTELLIAPP LINK HERE
VOICEMAIL SCRIPT
“Hi, [Driver] this is _____ with _____. I’m trying to reach you regarding an application you had submitted recently on indeed for a Local Class A CDL Truck Driver – Home Daily route. Please give me a call back as soon as you can at _____. Thank you and have a great day!”
NO, THIS DRIVER PROBABLY DOESN’T QUALIFY FOR THIS JOB
LIVE CALL SCRIPT FOR A LIKELY UNQUALIFIED DRIVER
“Hello, can I speak with __________? Hi , this is _________ with _____. How you doing today? I’m calling about an application you had submitted recently on indeed for a Local Class A CDL Truck Driver – Home Daily route.”
“I’ve been looking over your information and it looks like…
GO OVER POTENTIALLY DISQUALIFYING INFORMATION WITH THE DRIVER AND VERIFY ACCURACY TO OFFICIALLY DQ THEM.
THE INFORMATION WAS WRONG, THE DRIVER MAY BE QUALIFIED
THE INFORMATION IS CORRECT, AND THE DRIVER IS DQ
“Unfortunately, due to those factors I’m not going to be able to get you this seat today. But like I said before, we do work with lots of different carriers with lots of different qualifications and driver needs.
“I’m going to send you our intelli-app link. Once we have you in our system we’ll be able to see all the jobs that you’re qualified for and then I can just give you a call back as soon as I find something. Then if you love the job we’ll already have most of what we need to get an application submitted for you right away. So be sure to save my number so you’ll know it’s me calling you back!
SEND THE INTELLI-APP LINK TO YOUR DRIVER:
INTELLIAPP LINK HERE
VOICEMAIL SCRIPT
“Hi, [Driver] this is ________ with ______. I’m trying to reach you regarding an application you had submitted recently on indeed for a Local Class A CDL Truck Driver – Home Daily route. Please give me a call back as soon as you can at _____. Thank you and have a great day!”
JOB DETAILS
This is a local route delivering general commodity freight to Lowe’s stores within a 250 mile radius of Adairsville, GA. States included will be TN, AL and GA.
You’ll be home daily working either Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday. And if you want to maximize your earnings you can stay out 1 or 2 days during the week to get extra miles. Typically you’ll be running 400-450 miles per day with 2-4 stops. It’ll be D&H but backhauls can be live load and 100% no touch freight.
Compensation is based on mileage and stop pay. The CPM will be $0.50 for day shift and $0.60 for the night shift. That combined with $12 for every stop your average weekly pay will be $1,100-$1,200 for day shift and $1,300-$1,400 for night.
NEXT, GO OVER THE BENEFITS PACKAGE
LIST OF STORES SERVICED BY THIS ACCOUNT
QUALIFICATIONS
| Pre-Qualifications | |
| Minimum Age | At least 21 years of age |
| Minimum Experience (Tractor Trailer/OTR) | At least 1 year experience in the past 3 years At least 2 years experience in the past 5 years Experience must be with comparable equipment (45 foot or longer) * Local experience will count if the driver has been driving in the same states as regional position * For more information on what they will accept for comparable experience, please see the tab on their needs sheet labeled “Comp Equipment” * Driver must have CDL from their current state residence |
| Policy on License suspensions | No suspension, revocation, or cancellation as a result of a moving violation or accident in the past 5 years * Time frames are determined from the beginning of suspension |
| Accidents | No preventable DOT recordable accidents in the past 5 years * All others needs review of a safety manager |
| Ticket/Accident/Incident Combo |
MVR – Cannot have more than 2 moving violations and/or preventable accidents within the past 3 years (citations or convictions). Accidents/violations with the same date count as 1 event. Non-MVR – Candidate with more than 2 preventable accidents/incidents within the previous 3 years need to be reviewed by the recruiting manager. * If the PSP contains violations that are not on the MVR and those violations would DQ the Driver had they been on the MVR, the file needs to be reviewed by a manager. |
| Max. Number of Jobs- in the last 3 years | -No more than 2 jobs in the last year -No more than 4 jobs in 3 years -Needs recent OTR Exp to run OTR/Regional |
| Policy Against Unemployment- even if it is accounted for | Less than 90 days – written letter/form acceptable More than 90 days – documentation required (can be a signed declaration by driver) |
| Terminated Applicants | If the driver was terminated from their last job please supply ample notes so a decision can be made. Do not consider the app if the termination was due to safety reasons. |
| Felony Convictions – How old must they be? Based off the conviction date? What are the “silver bullets”? |
Everything is reviewed on a case by case basis * Go by conviction date |
| Misdemeanors- How old must they be? Automatic DQ’s? |
Everything is reviewed on a case by case basis * Go by conviction date |
| DUI/DWI/Alcohol – What is the max number and what time frames do they need to fall outside of? |
All convictions must be at least 8 years old Only 1 in a lifetime Never in a commercial vehicle * Go by conviction date |
| Is Haz-Mat Required? Is there a grace period for driver to obtain it? |
Hazmat preferred, but not required |
| Reimbursed for Haz-Mat? | Yes |
| Haz-Mat Pay Info | $75.00 for each Hazmat load hauled |
| DOT Physical Requirements | If the driver’s current med card is good for 90 days or more from their orientation date, then we can use their current physical. If the driver’s current med card expires within 90 days of their orientation date, then we send them for a new physical. |
| Drug Screening | Urine |
| Other Automatic DQ’s. | -Cannot currently hold an “Occupational” or “Restricted” license -Violating a vehicle traffic law in connection with a fatal accident -Violation for using a CMV to commit a felony -Causing a fatality through negligent operation of a CMV -Failing or refusing a DOT Drug or Alcohol test -Failing or refusing a random Drug or Alcohol test |
COMPARABLE EQUIPMENT
These were additions that need to be added to the main Hiring Guidelines
–The enhanced road test should determine whether the tanker/flatbed/lowboy/ pups-doubles /Live Floor (45’+), driver candidate qualifies for employment not for training. Passing the road test is required. If the candidate requests training, a standard road test is acceptable.
–A tanker can be 43’, all other equipment will need to 45’ or longer. All articulated.
–Local or intrastate tanker/flatbed drivers have the same option of testing, however they will be required to remain local or intrastate until interstate experience is obtained.
–Mobile home, car haulers should not be considered comparable experience.
–Minimum requirement is 1 year of experience in the past 3 years. (can be combined trailer experience)
–Day Cab Experience only with Van/Reefer –If driver has been running in the same states as the position he is applying for. He can run solo, and complete a short trip or two to acclimate to the extended tractor/Sleeper.
–Log Hauler with good PSP and MVR/MVR’s can be looked at for TRAINING Program…Not Eligible to just do the Enhanced Road test
Low Boy can be considered with Enhanced Road test-And File Approval from Safety
**Note- with the low boy and log hauler- send them through BUT it really will be a case by case basis approval …we will have to look at the whole driver/driver file total experience, MVR, PSP, verifications before making a decision.
**Rehires under 6 mo do not need to complete online orientation or road tet- 5/16/22 per Safety
**All DOT accident reports on PSP / copy of report is needed
**MVR Accidents– we may not need a copy of report/depends on how old it is/and if it counts towards a DQ.
**If a driver has a current medical card that is valid for more than 90 days/ he/she does not need to take a new physical-if drive takes new physical for Epes/safety needs to approve
BENEFITS
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION/LIFE INS
SHORT AND LONG TERM DISABILITY
PAID ORIENTATION/VACATION/HOLIDAYS
MATCHING 401K RETIREMENT PLAN
Benefits available after 30 days. 401K available after 90 days.
7 paid holidays ($150 per day whether you work or not). Eligible from date of hire (no 30 day wait)
$150.00 weekly advance available.
Vacation Info:
After 1 year – 1 week
After 2 years – 2 weeks
After 10 years – 3 weeks
NEXT, GO OVER EQUIPMENT INFO
EQUIPMENT INFO
“This will be a slip seat operation. You’ll be running late model Freightliners (3-4 yrs old or newer), automatic transmissions. Governed at 65, up to 67 on Cruise. They use ambient idle and allow inverters up to 1500 watts. The newer model trucks in the fleet have inverters already installed.”
“Cameras are front facing and event only. Riders and pets are allowed.” (See the Presentation Table under the Carrier Info accordion for details on riders and pets.)
NEXT, GO OVER CARRIER INFO
CARRIER INFO
The carrier for this job is Epes. The company started business in 1931 in Blackstone, Virginia. Originally known as “The Transport Company” it began as a family owned business and continued that way for over 55 years. Epes Transport was purchased in September, 1987 by Epes Carriers, Inc. in Greensboro, North Carolina. In 2018 Penske Logistics, Reading Pa. acquired Epes Transport System. Today, Epes Transport is one of the largest private trucking companies in the Southeast.
NEXT, GO OVER ORIENTATION INFO
| Presentation | |
| Sign-On Bonus | None at this time |
| Driver Types | Company Drivers Owner Operator |
| Types of Runs | Dedicated – Local & Regional Regional OTR |
| Type of Equipment | 3-4 year old or newer model Freightliners *** Cameras – Driver facing and front facing |
| Type of Freight | Dry Van |
| Transmission Type | Automatics |
| Is truck permanently assigned to the driver? | Yes, no slip seating Local jobs could slip seat depending on the account |
| Truck Speed | 65 on the pedal 67 on cruise |
| Can truck be taken home for time off? | Drivers that live outside a 30 mile radius of an Epes terminal will be allowed to take the unit home A driver must have a safe place to park the truck and trailer together – NO Bobtailing Epes does not allow dropping if they take tractor home. |
| Is truck equipped with Invertors / APU’s? | Epes DOES NOT have APUs. Uses ambient idle and they allow inverters up to 1500 watts Newer model trucks in the fleet have inverters already installed. Depending on truck assignment at orientation, they may or may not have an inverter in their truck. |
| % of Drop and Hook | 65% |
| % of No Touch | Depends on position |
| Pay Scale Solo/Team | See the Information sheet below for pay info on ALL open runs |
| Type of Driver Pay | Mileage Pay Rand McNally |
| When are drivers paid? | Weekly – Every Friday |
| How are drivers paid? | Direct deposit is mandatory – Checking or Savings Account EFS Card |
| Pay Increase | Depends on the account. The account page listing will list pay for each available position |
| Primary Running Areas | East of Mississippi, Texas and Oklahoma |
| Average Miles per wk. | 2300 – 2600 miles per week (Depending on position) |
| Home Time / Days Out | Depends on the position Mostly home weekly unless the driver chooses to stay out longer |
| Driver Vacation Info | After 1 year – 1 week After 2 years – 2 weeks After 10 years – 3 weeks * Cannot carry over vacations or vacation pay |
| How is Driver Vacation Calculated? | Driver’s average weekly pay |
| EZ Pass provided | Yes |
| Pre-Pass Provided | Yes |
| Type of Fuel Card | EFS |
| Breakdown Pay | $15.00 per hour after 4 hours waiting time 8 hour maximum every 24 hours |
| Layover Pay | Maximum of $60.00 after the first 24 hours when driver is required by the Driver Manager to layover Layover pay will not be paid due to inclement weather Costs for Driver’s lodging will be paid only when approved by Driver Manager Weekend layover – $75.00 |
| Dock Detention Pay | $15.00 per hour after 2 hours from the appointment time while waiting at the customer facility for loading and or unloading Maximum 8 hours |
| Multi-Stop Pay | $35.00 for each intermediate stop for partial loading and/or unloading excluding the initial pickup and the final destination |
| New York City | $125.00 for delivering in NYC, the boroughs or the island |
| Bonus | See “Driver Needs” – Available for some Local positions only General Commodity Regional drivers get the following monthly bonus: 9,000 miles = $0.03/mile bonus for all miles that month. 10,000 miles = $0.06/mile bonus for all miles that month. 11,000 miles = $0.09/mile bonus for all miles that month. |
| Rider Policy | Employed for at least 30 days Only 1 rider at time is allowed No preventable accidents in the last 6 months Must be at least 13 years old No female riders upon pregnancy May not operate equipment or assist in handling cargo Cost is $24.80 per month |
| Pet Policy | Yes Dog or cat Over-the-road (general commodity regional drivers only), non-international routes only Maximum weight of 50 lbs No animal of an excluded breed No animal with a vicious, aggressive, or destructive nature or any history of causing damage to property or injury to persons or other animals House-trained to relieve itself only in defined places Excluded Breeds The excluded aggressive or dangerous breeds (whether full or mix) include, without limitation, the following (each an “Excluded Breed”), which list may be updated by Penske at any time, in its sole discretion: Pit Bull Akita Chow Rottweiler Doberman Alaskan Shepard German Shepard Siberian Husky Bull Terriers |
| Is there 24 hour dispatch? | Yes |
| Qualcomm Provided | Yes |
| Is per diem optional? | Optional |
| Paid Orientation | $225 or $125 depending on if the driver completes all materials prior to arrival. Paid after the first dispatch or first day of work See Orientation Pay link below for more information |
| How long is Orientation | 1-3 Days depending on amount of material completed upon arrival. Avg time in orientation is 1 day. |
| Orientation is held where? | Greensboro, NC Rockwall, TX |
| What day does orientation start / end? | Can start any day Monday – Thursday |
| Lodging Provided (Where will the driver be staying?) | Private hotel accommodations provided; La Quinta – Greensboro, NC Location Comfort Suites – Rockwall, TX |
| Meals Provided (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | Yes |
| Travel Provided (Bus / Plane /Car Rental) | Yes |
| Insurance Starts When? | After 30 days of full-time employment |
| 401 (k) Retirement Plan | Eligible after 90 days |
ORIENTATION INFO
ORIENTATION CAN START ANY DAY MONDAY-THURSDAY AND WILL LAST 1-3 DAYS, PAID OUT AFTER THE FIRST DISPATCH OR DAY OF WORK AT $225 OR $125, DEPENDING ON WHETHER OR NOT THE DRIVER COMPLETES THE ONLINE MATERIAL BEFORE ARRIVAL. THE AVERAGE AMOUNT OF TIME IN ORIENTATION IS 1 DAY. LODGING, MEALS, AND TRAVEL WILL BE PROVIDED.
EPESORT FOR ORIENTATION INFO IN THE MAPPING SYSTEM
UPON COMPLETION OF THE PRESENTATION RETURN TO THE CLOSE