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 old |
| Minimum Experience (tractor Trailer/OTR) | At least 6 months of verifiable Tractor Trailer experience in the past 12 months – These Drivers cannot have any preventable accidents, no tickets, no terminations and solid verifications At least 12 months verifiable Tractor Trailer experience in the past 3 years Trainers must have 12 months verifiable Tractor Trailer experience in the past 3 years *All Tractor Trailer experience is counted exceptions – Logging, Oilfield, Farms, Hot shot and day cab experience * Training experience will count towards experience, but not the TDS portion * MUST have a valid CDL in the state of residence before applying! * For GFR & Teams, Drivers MUST have sleeper experience and have run at least 3 states * TEAMS: Drivers MUST live in the same state! |
| Accidents | No more than 2 preventable accidents in a CMV within the past 3 years No major preventable accidents which include the following, within the past 5 years: A preventable accident resulting in a fatality or catastrophic injuries while operating a CMV Any preventable accident resulting in a serious traffic violation Any DOT reportable rear-end accident Rollovers/Overturns Jackknife U-Turns |
| Policy on license suspensions | No revoked license, license suspended or cancelled in the past 3 years The revocation, suspension or cancellation was related to the operation of a vehicle (not an administrative reason such as unpaid child support, parking tickets, etc.) |
| Moving Violations (max in 3 year period) | No more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years No more than 1 in the most recent 12-months No truck abandonments at unauthorized location in the past three (3) years * All pending violations must be closed before a driver can drive for DBS |
| Moving Violations – None in the past 3 years | Speeding 15+ Reckless driving Following too close Erratic/Improper lane change Texting and/or handheld mobile violation |
| Serious Traffic Violations – None allowed in the last 3 years (Listed on the MVR) | Leaving the scene of an accident Causing a fatality thru negligent operations of a CMV Driving while CDL Suspended/revoked/canceled Using vehicle to commit a felony Railroad-highway Grade crossing violations Violating out of service orders |
| PSP Report | An applicant’s PSP record cannot include the following: 65 points or more in the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC 30 points or more in the Hours of Service BASIC No violations for Drug & Alcohol More than 75 points in the combination of all BASICs |
| Incidents (max in 3 year period) | Will be considered for the overall review |
| Max. Number of Jobs- in the last 3 years | No more than 3 jobs in the past year No more than six (6) driving jobs in the past three (3) years (including orientation only) No terminations from most recent previous employer for cause |
| Policy Against Unemployment- even if it is accounted for | If unemployment is listed, and is over 30 days, details for what the driver was doing is required |
| Terminated Applicants | Cannot be termed for cause (something negative) from most previous driving job |
| Felony Convictions – How old must they be? Based off the conviction date? What are the “silver bullets”? |
No ending charges or convictions for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substances within the past 3 years in a personal vehicle or 5 years in a commercial vehicle No pending felony charges or convictions in the past 7 years for: Crimes related to Sex or human trafficking Crimes related to possession or use of drugs or alcohol Crimes related to theft or fraudViolent crimes Crimes related to weapons None in a lifetime for: Pending charges or a conviction for an act of terrorism Pending charges or a conviction for human trafficking Registration as a sex offender |
| Misdemeanors- How old must they be? Automatic DQ’s? |
No pending misdemeanor charges or convictions in the past 3 years for: Crimes related to Sex or human trafficking Crimes related to possession or use of drugs or related to theft or fraud Violent crimes None in a lifetime for: Pending charges or a conviction for an act of terrorism Pending charges or a conviction for human trafficking Registration as a sex offender |
| DUI/DWI- What is the max number and what time frames do they need to fall outside of? |
Must be outside of 10 years (Conviction Date) |
| Is Haz-Mat Required? Is there a grace period for driver to obtain it? |
HazMat not required |
| Reimbursed for Haz-Mat? | No |
| Haz-Mat Pay Info | $0.03 cpm more on all HazMat loads |
| Other Endorsements Required | Some Dedicated runs require endorsements See Dedicated Needs for more information |
| Long Form Physical Required Up Front? | Yes If the driver doesn’t have the long form and medical cert, and at least 6 months on their card, they will have to complete a physical in class. |
| DOT Physical Requirements | Existing physicals must have at least six (6) months left on expiration. Driver must provide a long form and medical card upon arrival to orientation. MVRs ran pre-hire must be checked for valid medical certification. Any MVR with a medical certification less than 30 days of expiration must be renewed prior to the driver being brought in for orientation. Physicals resulting in a less than 12-month card for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and/or sleep study requirements may be denied. |
| Drug Screening | Urine |
| Other Automatic DQ’s. | No truck abandonment at an unauthorized location in the last 3 years Have no record of positive drug and/or alcohol test in a lifetime |
| PSP | Will be scored by USAT PSP violations will not count toward citation totals, unless the PSP violation is listed on the MVR |
BENEFITS
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INS
PAID TRAINING/ORIENTATION/VACATION
MATCHING 401K RETIREMENT PLAN
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
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CARRIER INFO
USA Truck is a well established company founded in 1983.
The following table is general carrier info for their general freight. Each job/account will have it’s own specifications on the job info page.
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ORIENTATION INFO
Orientation will be held in Atlanta, GA; Dayton, OH; Memphis, TN or Dallas, TX beginning on Monday if the driver needs a physical and Tuesday if they do not.
Travel, lodging and meals will be provided, details discussed during the application process.
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Weekend Emergency Information
Step 1
- Confirm the Driver has received their Orientation Information by 5:00 p.m. EST on Fridays!
- Make sure the Driver is checking their Spam in their email!
Step 2
- In the event of an emergency over the weekend, please have the DRIVER call Brandie at 479-471-3863.
- Make sure the Driver leaves a message and his contact info!