Not hiring from WA, CA, OR, NV, most of AZ, ID, MT, ND or the NE Region states like NH, VT, ME, CT, NY!
Also anything south of Orlando, FL or Tampa, FL is not hiring at this time!
LA and MS is in the SMS Region but not the RMS. VA only some areas but not too many!
They are no longer accepting O/O’s, SAP Drivers or Students/Trainees!!!
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) |
Experienced Drivers At least 6 months OTR T/T experience using electronic logs in the past 3 years with no job changes within that 6 months. Must have at least 90 days recent OTR T/T exp with ELD. Drivers MUST have more over the road than off the road exp. If they have 12 months it can’t be over 12 months ago. If they have 2 years it can’t be over 2 years ago. Same with 6 months it can’t be over 6 months ago. *** MUST hold only one valid CDL issued by the state of residence. Applicant’s whose licenses are not issued by their state of residency must transfer their CDL no later than thirty days from date of hire. *** Time spent training at a school or previous employer does not count toward driving experience requirements *** Driving credit is given for regional and OTR experience. Credit for local experience given when the driver has other experience in OTR. Trailer length must be ’48 – ’53. *** Drivers with only local, military, or oil field experience will be required to train with a Driver Instructor *** Drivers with less than 1-year experience need to provide their training certificate. If the certificate cannot be produced a VOE showing completion of the training program from the approved school is needed. |
Moving Violations (max in 3 year period) | No more than 2 moving violations within the past 12 months No more than 4 in the past 3 years No 15 + over in the past 3 years. If outside of three years, the most recent 12 months must be free of any convictions *** Warnings on PSP are still considered violations |
Policy on License suspensions | No license revocations or suspensions in the last 12 months related to moving violations No more than 2 license revocations, disqualifications or suspensions related to moving violations in a lifetime No multiple license revocations or suspensions in the past 12 months |
Accidents | No preventable major (Rollover, fatality or injury in the past 5 years No minor DOT Reportable accidents (towed from scene) in the past 12 months No more than 3 preventable minor Non DOT in the past 3 years |
Incidents (max in 3 year period) | More than 5 combined accidents and moving violations in the past 3 years will not qualify |
Ticket / Accident / Incident Combo | No more than 5 COMBINED preventable accidents AND moving violations in the past 3 years |
Serious Moving Violation (in the last 3 years) |
Serious moving violations include but are not limited to: Improper/erratic lane change Following too close Speeding excessively – involving any speed of 24.1 kmph (15 mph) or more above the regulated or posted speed limit Violating State or local law related to MV traffic control arising in connection with a fatal accident Driving a CMV without a CDL or proper endorsements Texting while driving Using a handheld while driving Failing to stop at a RR crossing * PSP data will be evaluated for employment consideration. |
Major Moving Violations- that are automatic DQ’s | Violating an “out of service” order while operating a CMV within the past 3 years requires a written review by safety. Convictions or pending charges for reckless/careless driving within the past 5 years will require a written review by safety Convictions or pending charges for leaving the scene of an accident within the past 7 years requires a written review by safety |
Max. Number of Jobs- in the last 3 years | Must have a job with 6 months OTR experience in the past 3 years with NO job changes No more than 6 jobs in the past 3 years |
Policy Against Unemployment- even if it is accounted for | More than 18 months unemployment time in the past 3 years requires a safety review |
Terminated Applicants | No safety term from most recent carrier No more than 2 safety terms in the past 3 years |
Felony & Misdemeanor Convictions – How old must they be? Based off the conviction date? What are the “silver bullets”? |
Currently on probation or parole do not qualify No pending charges Misdemeanor(s) two within the past 7 years OR 3 or more in a lifetime, will require a written review by safety No felony convictions for sexual or violent crimes No more than 1 drug charge in the past 15 years Pending charges for eluding law enforcement in the past 10 years must have clean consistent work history with carrier for 12 months prior to onboarding Conviction for manufacturing or sale of drugs, to include possession with the intent to sell in the last 10 years must have clean consistent work history with carrier for 12 months prior to onboarding 2 or more misdemeanors in the past 7 years must be reviewed 2 or more felonies in the past 7 years must be reviewed |
DUI/DWI- What is the max number and what time frames do they need to fall outside of? |
DUI/DWI less than 10 years does not qualify No more than 2 DUI’s in a lifetime Citation for Open Container in the past 15 years |
Is Haz-Mat Required? Is there a grace period for driver to obtain it? |
HazMat is required Driver has 120 days to get their HazMat |
Reimbursed for Haz-Mat? | Will reimburse with receipt |
Haz-Mat Pay Info | $0.06 cpm extra if load requires a place card |
Other Endorsements Required | None |
DOT Physical Requirements | Will accept current physical as long as it has a minimum of 3 months left remaining on current med card and is approved by Workforce New physicals must be scheduled through Workforce and be at a minimum a three month card Company reserves the right to require any driver to take a new physical prior to or upon arrival to orientation or rehire |
Other Automatic DQ’s. | Positives and/or refusals on a chemical drug or alcohol testing for a DOT regulated position or company does not qualify |
Drug Screening | Urine |
BENEFITS
PAID VACATION/HOLIDAYS/TRAINING/ORIENTATION
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE
XM SATELLITE RADIO WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION IN EVERY TRUCK!
TRUCK TAKE HOME FOR OFF TIME
NEXT, GO OVER EQUIPMENT INFO
EQUIPMENT INFO
You’ll be running Kenworth T680’s averaging 3 years old with automatic transmissions and a top speed of 65mph. Trucks are assigned and can be taken home for time off.
All trucks are factory equipped with 1500 watt inverters and air-ride suspension for both truck and trailer (53′ plate trailers). Your truck will get a new mattress and have XM Satellite Radio with subscription. It’ll also have room for a refrigerator and tv.
There will be internal and external cameras. Internal cameras are activated by event only.
Riders and Pets are allowed after orientation. Riders must be at least 12 years old and will be able to ride as soon as they have their rider request form filled out. This can be as early as day one.
Pets are limited to one cat or dog per driver. There will be a $500 non-refundable fee for each pet which can be payroll deducted.
NEXT, GO OVER CARRIER INFO
CARRIER INFO
CFI offers Regional and OTR routes delivering dry van freight for Solo Drivers, Teams, Trainers and Owner Operators.
NEXT, GO OVER ORIENTATION INFO
Presentation | |
Sign-On Bonus | None at this time |
Driver Types | Company Solo Company Team (Pre-Made Only) Trainers Owner Operator Solo Owner Operator Team |
Types of Runs | OTR Regional |
Type of Freight | Dry Van |
Type of Equipment | Kenworth & T680’s All trucks are factory equipped with 1500 watt inverters All trucks & trailers are equipped with air-ride suspension Trailers are 53 foot plate trailers All trucks issued get new mattresses XM Satellite Radio & subscription in all trucks Has room for a refrigerator and or tv CFI has internal and external cameras. Internal cameras are activated by an event only |
Transmission Type | Automatic *** Will consider Drivers with an Automatic Restriction on their license |
Average age of tractor | 3 years old |
Is truck permanently assigned to the driver? | Yes |
Truck Speed | 65 mph |
Can truck be taken home for time off? | Yes |
Is truck equipped with Invertors / APU’s? | Invertors Only |
% of Drop and Hook | 50% – 55% |
% of No Touch | 85%-90% is no touch to the Driver |
% are Haz-Mat Loads | 3% |
Pay Scale (Solo) | See Pay Tab on the Information Sheet |
Pay Scale (Team) | See Pay Tab on the Information Sheet |
Type of Driver Pay | Practical Miles |
When are drivers paid? | Every week on Friday’s |
How are drivers paid? | Direct Deposit ComData Standard Check |
Pay Increase | See Pay Tab on Information Sheet |
Types of Runs & Descriptions | See the Hiring Maps tab on the Information Sheet |
Average Miles per wk. |
Solo 2100 – 2500 Team 4,155 miles per week |
Average Length Of Haul | Between 835 – 870 miles |
Home Time/Days Out |
OTR & Teams Earn one (1) day off for every seven (7) days out. An eight day minimum notice is required and the requested date has to be at least 14 days from their last earned time off date. We will guarantee a driver home for their requested dates, pending they have the time earned and available. Regional Earn one (1) day off for every seven (7) days out. May request home time immediately upon dispatch. Drivers will be headed towards home within 8 days *** Home time can be banked. However, if the Driver is off more than 9 days they do have to leave their truck at a terminal. |
Average Weekly Pay | See Pay Tab on Information |
Driver Vacation Info | 1 week after 1 year 2 weeks after 2 years |
How is Driver Vacation Calculated? | 52 week average |
EZ Pass provided | Elite Pass that works for everything and everywhere |
Pre-Pass Provided | Yes |
Layover Pay | After 48 hours, earn $90 per 24 hours of layover time |
Dock Detention Pay | Starts after 2 hours Pays $12 per hour |
Multi-Stop Pay | $35 per stop (not including first pickup and final stop) |
New York City | Yes New York Zip Codes 100-104 & 110-119 pick-up or delivery $50.00 one time payment |
Safety Bonus | Paid quarterly Subject to change. Discussed with driver |
Rider Policy | Yes Must be at least 12 years old Begins after orientation The rider would be able to get on the truck as soon as they have the rider request form filled out. This can start as early as day one, depending on the driver and the rider. |
Pet Policy | None at this time |
Is there 24 hour dispatch? | Yes |
Does driver have routing / fuel stop flexibility? | Yes |
Qualcomm Provided | PeopleNet |
Idle Air Policy | No |
Paid Orientation | Yes Dallas is $60 (TX doesn’t have state tax) Joplin is $96 (MO has state tax) |
How long is Orientation | 3 days |
Orientation is held where? | Taylor MI Joplin MO Dallas TX Conyers GA – No Wednesday Orientation *** Mid South and Mid West Regional only has 10 spots available each week for Orientation |
What day does orientation start / end? | All locations start on Monday & ends on Wednesday or Thursday |
Lodging Provided (Where will the driver be staying?) | Yes Double occupancy |
Meals Provided (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | Breakfast Lunch |
Travel Provided (Bus / Plane /Car Rental) | Bus If Driver decides to use another means of transportation, they will reimburse the Driver up to the cost of a bus ticket with a valid receipt. |
Insurance Starts When? | Starts after 60 days from the first day of the following month of hire BC/BS Optional : Dental w/ Metlife and vision w/ VSP |
Single Non Smoking Cost per month | Subject to change. Will discuss at time of interview |
Family Smoking Cost per month | Subject to change. Will discuss at time of interview |
ORIENTATION INFO (CFIORT)
Orientation will be 3 days long and held in Dallas, TX; Joplin, MO; Taylor, MI or Conyers, GA. Amount paid per day depends on the location/state attended. Dallas is $60 (TX doesn’t have state tax). Joplin is $96 (MO has state tax). All locations start on Monday and end on Wednesday or Thursday.
Lodging is provided (double occupancy rooms) as well as breakfast and lunch. Travel will be by bus, if the you wish to use another means of transportation CFI will reimburse you up to the cost of a bus ticket with a valid receipt.
USE ‘CFIORT’ IN MAPPING FOR ORIENTATION LOCATIONS
UPON COMPLETION OF THE PRESENTATION, RETURN TO THE CLOSE