QUALIFICATIONS
The following table is general carrier info. Pay attention to the qualifications listed in red at the top of the job info page for that job’s specific qualifications/requirements
| Pre-Qualifications | |
| Minimum Age | At least 23 years of age |
| Minimum Experience (tractor Trailer/OTR) | At least 2 years of verifiable regional or OTR T/T experience in the last 3 years Driver MUST have 6 months of verifiable flatbed experience in the past 3 years to qualify |
| Moving Violations (max in 3 year period) | No more than 1 in the past 3 years |
| Policy on License suspensions | No current suspensions |
| DOT Recordable Accidents | No accidents in the past 3 years |
| Maximum Major Moving Violation (in the last 3 years) | No more than 1 |
| Max. Number of Jobs- in the last 3 years | No more than 2 jobs in the past 2 years |
| Policy Against Unemployment- even if it is accounted for | Will review all |
| Terminated Applicants | Will review Need reasons for termination |
| Criminal Convictions | None in the past 5 years |
| DUI/DWI- What is the max number and what time frames do they need to fall outside of? |
None in a lifetime |
| Is Haz-Mat Required? Is there a grace period for driver to obtain it? |
No |
| Other Endorsements Required | No |
| DOT Physical Requirements | Physically able Not obese |
| Long Form Physical Required Up Front? | Yes |
| Drug Testing | Urine Annual DOT Drug screening |
| Other Automatic DQ’s. | No SAP Drivers in a lifetime |
BENEFITS
COMPETITIVE PAY
STEADY FREIGHT
MODERN SAFE TRUCKS
24/7 LIVE DISPATCH SUPPORT
NEXT, GO OVER EQUIPMENT INFO
EQUIPMENT INFO
“The fleet operates Conestoga tractors and offers both automatic and manual transmission options. The tractors average about four years old and are usually permanently assigned to each driver. Trucks are governed at 75 MPH and may be taken home for time off, adding convenience for drivers. All units are equipped with inverters or APUs to support comfort and efficiency on the road.
Drivers benefit from EZ Pass and Pre‑Pass, while toll cards are not provided. Fueling is handled through the TCS fuel card. The company allows riders under its rider policy, though pets are not permitted. Cameras are not installed on the equipment, maintaining a straightforward and distraction‑free setup for drivers.”
NEXT, GO OVER CARRIER INFO
CARRIER INFO
American Power Trucking is a well established company offering flatbed opportunities for experienced solo company drivers.
| Presentation | |
| Sign-On Bonus | $500.00 Sign On Bonus |
| Driver Types | Company Solo |
| Types of Runs | OTR |
| Type of Freight | Flatbed |
| Type of Equipment | Conestoga |
| Cameras | No |
| Transmission Type | Automatic Manual |
| Average age of tractor | 4 years old |
| Is truck permanently assigned to the driver? | Usually, yes |
| Truck Speed | 75 MPH |
| Can truck be taken home for time off? | Yes |
| Is truck equipped with Invertors / APU’s? | Yes |
| % of Drop and Hook | 5% |
| % of No Touch | 0% |
| % are Haz-Mat Loads | 0% |
| Pay Scale (Solo) | $0.85 cpm |
| Type of Driver Pay | Mileage |
| When are drivers paid? | Bi-weekly after trip ends |
| How are drivers paid? | Direct Deposit |
| Pay Increase | Will review |
| Hiring Areas | Ohio |
| Primary Running Areas | West Coast, North West, Midwest & South |
| Average Miles per wk. | 3000 miles per week on average |
| Average Length of Haul | N/A |
| Home Time / Days Out | Home a couple of days every week |
| Average Weekly Pay | $2500 – $3000.00 per week on average |
| Driver Vacation Info | 1 month ahead notice |
| EZ Pass provided | Yes |
| Pre-Pass Provided | Yes |
| Toll Cards Provided (Which toll cards?) | No |
| Type of Fuel Card | TCS Fuel card |
| Breakdown Pay | No |
| Layover Pay | $100.00 per day |
| Dock Detention Pay | After 5 hours |
| Multi-Stop Pay | |
| New York City | No |
| Safety Bonus | No |
| Rider Policy | Yes |
| Pet Policy | No |
| Is there 24 hour dispatch? | Yes |
| Does driver have routing / fuel stop flexibility? | Yes |
| Qualcomm Provided | No |
| Is per diem optional? | Yes |
| Paid Orientation | $0.70 CPM |
| How long is Orientation | |
| Orientation is held where? | Dayton, OH |
| What day does orientation start / end? | Any day Monday – Friday |
| Lodging Provided (Where will the driver be staying?) | In the truck |
| Meals Provided (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | No |
| Travel Provided (Bus / Plane /Car Rental) | No |
| Insurance Starts When? | N/A |
| Life Insurance | N/A |
| 401 (k) Retirement Plan | N/A |
NEXT, GO OVER ORIENTATION INFO
ORIENTATION INFO
Orientation will be scheduled on any day Monday-Friday in Dayton, OH. Driver will be paid $0.70 CPM during Orientation/training.
UPON COMPLETION OF THE PRESENTATION, RETURN TO THE CLOSE