CARRIER SPREADSHEET
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 21 years of age |
Minimum Experience (tractor Trailer/OTR) | -Must have a minimum of twelve (12) months Commercial Driving experience within last thirty six (36) months ** Qualified driving experience includes 48 ft. or greater Van, Flatbed/Step deck, or Refrigerated trailer type Other Requirements -Must have at least 12 months of paper or e-log experience in the past 3 years -Day Cab experience must be driving in 3 or more states with winter driving experience -Sleeper Cab experience must be driving in 3 or more states with winter driving experience -No restrictions on the Driver’s license |
Moving Violations (max in 3 year period) | No more than 3 in the past 3 years |
Policy on License suspensions | Have no (0) driving on a suspended license or license suspensions for moving violations and/or Unsafe BASIC violations within the last 3 years or while holding a Commercial Driving License |
DOT Recordable Accidents | -No more than 3 preventable accidents in the past 3 years -No DOT recordable preventable or at fault accidents involving a fatality, bodily injuries, etc. within the past 3 years The following preventable accidents are an automatic DQ; Low bridge accident Rear-end accident Rollover accident U-Turn accident Improper lane change accident Jackknife Side swipe accident |
Maximum Major Moving Violation (in the last 3 years) |
None of the following moving violations in the past 3 year; -Reckless driving -Improper or erratic traffic lane changes resulting in Incident or Accident -Careless driving, which includes negligent/inattentive /without due care violations -Speeding in a Construction Zones These below are reviewable by safety if charge was prior to obtaining a CDL or is listed on a PSP Record; -Speeding 15 mph or more -Using a hand held phone or texting while driving -Following the vehicle ahead too closely |
Max. Number of Jobs- in the last 3 years | No more than 4 jobs in the past year Orientation only doesn’t count as a job and neither does a non driving job |
Policy Against Unemployment- even if it is accounted for | Will review |
Terminated Applicants | Can’t be termed from most recent carrier due to safety or service |
Felony Convictions – How old must they be? Based off the conviction date? What are the “silver bullets”? |
-None in the past 7 years -No pending charges -No charges for Sexual Predator/Offender or human trafficking ever |
Misdemeanors- How old must they be? Automatic DQ’s? |
-None in the past 5 years involving domestic assault, aggravated assault, sexual assault, embezzlement, burglary, or theft from a business -No pending motor vehicle or criminal charges -No drug charges in the past 3 years -No convictions while operating a CMV while under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance within the past 7 years -No charges for Sexual Predator/Offender or human trafficking ever |
DUI/DWI- What is the max number and what time frames do they need to fall outside of? |
Does not have any (0) convictions or a pending charge of operating a Motor Vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, amphetamines, narcotic drugs, or any other controlled substance, or any derivative thereof in the last (5) five years |
Is Haz-Mat Required? Is there a grace period for driver to obtain it? |
None |
DOT Physical Requirements | Will accept a medical certificate of any length moving forward Safety Department will approve prior/during Orientation with a copy of the Long Form Physical |
Drug Screening | Urine |
Other Automatic DQ’s. | -No truck abandonment in the past year -No leaving the scene of an accident or eluding a police officer in the past 5 years -No positive and/or refusals of drug or alcohol tests within the past 7 years |
BENEFITS
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INS
COMPANY PAID LIFE INS
PAID TRAINING/ORIENTATION/VACATION
MATCHING 401K RETIREMENT PLAN
Effective 1st of the month following 60 days of employment. 401K available after 6 months.
NEXT, GO OVER EQUIPMENT INFO
EQUIPMENT INFO
You’ll be running 2021-2024 KW T680’s and Freightliner Cascadias with automatic transmissions. For company trucks, high speed is 68mph on pedal and 65mph on cruise. Trucks for OTR West will be 70mph on pedal and 65 on cruise. For Lease Trucks, high speed is 70mph on pedal and 75mph on cruise. Most will be equipped with APU or Auto start/stop inverter.
Trucks are permanently assigned and can be taken home for time off.
Riders are allowed from day one, must be at least 10 years old and there will be a $20/month insurance fee. Pets are allowed, 2 dogs or 1 cat, 50lbs or less. There will be a $500 deposit payable at $50 per week. Pets must be picked up after orientation.
NEXT, GO OVER CARRIER INFO
CARRIER INFO
Bay and Bay Transportation was established in 1941 and is based out of Minnesota. They currently offer Midwest Regional and OTR positions for Company drivers and Independent Lease Contractors hauling Reefer freight consisting mostly of meat and alcohol.
Presentation | |
Sign-On Bonus | None at this time |
Driver Types | Independent Lease Contactors Company Drivers |
Types of Runs | OTR Midwest Regional |
Type of Freight | Reefer * THEY HAUL MEAT AND ALCOHOL – Some weeks it can be up to 70% of what they will haul so if you can’t haul it then it may not be a good fit. |
Type of Equipment | 2021 to 2024 Trucks KW T680 and Freightliner Cascadia |
Transmission Type | All automatics for company and lease * Will take a Driver with an automatic restriction on their license |
Average age of tractor | 2-3 years old |
Is truck permanently assigned to the driver? | Yes |
Truck Speed |
Company Trucks: 68 mph on pedal 65 mph on cruise OTR West is 70 MPH pedal & 65 on cruise Lease Trucks: 70 MPH pedal 75 MPH cruise |
Can truck be taken home for time off? | Yes |
Is truck equipped with Invertors / APU’s? | APU or Auto start/stop invertor in most inventory |
% of Drop and Hook | OTR/Midwest – 60% OTR West – 40% |
% of No Touch | 99% No Touch |
% are Haz-Mat Loads | None |
Pay Scale (Solo) | See Information Sheet for Pay Scale * Percentage Pay Is ONLY Offered To Regional Midwest LP Drivers |
Type of Driver Pay | Mileage pay – loaded and empty miles They don’t pay home and do pay out of the house |
When are drivers paid? | Bi-Weekly Every other Friday |
How are drivers paid? | Direct Deposit |
Pay Increase | $.02 – .04 yearly for first 2 years if starting at .60 CPM Up to $0.64 cpm max |
Hiring Areas |
See map on job info page Light Pink (OTR West): Will run that color areas on the map (may occasionally slide into the blue based on freight needs. Blue (OTR East): Will run primarily those areas. They may slide OTR West area if they are comfortable with it. Red (Regional): They will run primarily in the lanes that connect the red hiring areas and in the drawn-out red areas. Yellow (Indiana Regional): That is currently closed. Most times we fill that from within with drivers in our Midwest area already seated. |
Primary Running Areas | Midwest East Northeast West to ID & UT |
Average Miles per wk. | |
Average Length of Haul | 500 miles |
Home Time / Days Out |
COMPANY DRIVERS Home Weekly: (50 Mile radius of Minneapolis, Chicago, Kansas City and along 1-94 & I90 from Minneapolis to Chicago – refer to hiring map) 10-14 days out (primary lanes only ie. I90, I80, I35 etc) – earn 1 day off for every 7 days out 14-21 days out (secondary lanes) – earn 1 day off for every 7 days out LEASE PURCHASE TR Hiring Map – 2 weeks out but can stay out longer |
Average Weekly Pay | $1200 – $1600 per week gross for company drivers $1500 – $2000 per week net for lease drivers |
Driver Vacation Info | 1 week after 1 year 2 weeks after 3 years 3 weeks after 10 years |
How is Driver Vacation Calculated? | 52 week average |
EZ Pass provided | Best Pass: includes; Pre Pass I Pass EZ Pass |
Type of Fuel Card | Comdata |
Layover Pay | $100 after 24 hours |
Dock Detention Pay | $100 after 24 hours (driver needs to inform DM to get paid) |
Multi-Stop Pay | $18/hour after 2 hours (if proper protocol is followed) |
New York City | $50 (Not required to go into NYC) |
Advanced Pay | $200 per week (can access this one they are active in a truck) |
Safety Bonus |
Company Safety Bonus .03 cpm built into their pay package Contractor Safety Bonus $100 per month |
Plates & Permits (LP & OO) | Bay & Bay pays for all permits If they are L/P, they make a weekly payment towards their Qualcomm ($12.50), 2290 ($10.58) and their plate ($43.30) |
Rider Policy | Age: 10 + Riders allowed immediately $20/ month insurance fee |
Pet Policy | Yes $50/week up to $500 deposit 2 dogs or 1 cat 50 lbs or less Prefer pets are not brought to Orientation, but can pick up after |
Is there 24 hour dispatch? | Yes |
Does driver have routing / fuel stop flexibility? | Yes |
Qualcomm Provided | Yes |
Idle Air Policy | No |
Max. Idle Air % | No |
Is per diem optional? | No |
Paid Orientation | Yes $200.00 in 1st paycheck after being hired |
How long is Orientation | 3 Days |
Orientation is held where? | Eagan, MN Denton, TX |
What day does orientation start / end? | Monday – Wednesday |
Lodging Provided (Where will the driver be staying?) |
Eagan, MN Staybridge Suites Eagan Arpt South 4675 Rahncliff Rd, Eagan, MN 55122 Denton, TX Best Western Plus Denton Inn & Suites 2910 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201 * Single occupancy |
Meals Provided (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
Travel Provided (Bus / Plane /Car Rental) | Plane Rental Car Bus |
Insurance Starts When? | Effective 1st of the month following 60 days of employment |
Single Cost per month | $7.59 per week |
Single Cost Plus 1 | $273.54 per week |
Family Cost | $402.15 per week |
Dental Insurance | Employee Only – $2.40 per week Employee & Spouse – $10.10 per week Employee & Children – $10.56 per week Employee & Family – $17.77 per week |
Life Insurance | Yes No cost to the Driver Effective 1st of the month following 60 days of employment $10,000 employee $2,000 spouse $1,000 children under 19 years of age Buy-up: employees can purchase additional Life Insurance; rates depend on coverage amount |
401 (k) Retirement Plan | Yes Available after 6 months of employment |
ORIENTATION INFO
Orientation will be 3 days long, Monday-Wednesday and held in either Eagan, MN or Denton, TX. Lodging for the Eagan, MN location will be provided at the Staybridge Suites and the Best Western Plus for the Denton, TX location. All single occupancy rooms. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided as well as travel by plane, rental car or bus depending on the situation. You’ll be paid $200 on your first check after being hired.
UPON COMPLETION OF THE PRESENTATION, RETURN TO THE CLOSE