CARRIER SPREADSHEET
Florida IS NOT open and ask in the Dakota’s before hiring, we need to be very selective hiring in the Dakota’s at this time.
Heartland will not accept drivers that are coming from their own sister companies – CFI, Smith Transport or Millis Transfer
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 | 21 years |
| Minimum Experience (tractor Trailer/OTR) | -Driver has 12 months in the past 3 years and have been back OTR for a recent 30 days or more in the last 45 days DRIVERS THAT NEED AN AUTOMATIC OR HAVE AN AUTOMATIC RESTRICTION: -Driver has to have 12 months recent with NO tickets and NO accidents, NO EXCEPTIONS -The orientation class only has maybe half auto so the driver may have to wait on a truck if they are all promised one, but shouldn’t be too long. * OTR defined as hitting 1 or more states keeping loops * If the driver has 2 years or more of OTR experience and 90 recent OTR experience, they can be off the road for up to 24 months * They will consider local tractor trailer experience if 48 foot trailer and class 8 tractor * They will not accept oil field exp as countable experience |
| Moving Violations (max in 3 year period) | -No more than 4 in the past 3 years -No more than 2 in any 12 month period |
| Policy on License suspensions | -No more than 1 Child Support suspensions within the past 12 months -No more than 2 suspensions for other reasons in the past 12 months |
| DOT Recordable Accidents | No major preventable accident (serious injury/fatality) in the past 5 years -No minor preventable accidents in the past 12 months -No more than 3 minor preventable accidents in the past 36 months *** Minor Preventable Accident: Less than $15,000 per accident and no serious injuries/fatalities |
| Incidents (max in 3 year period) | No more than 3 NON DOT incidents in the last 3 years |
| Ticket / Accident / Incident Combo | No more than 4 ticket/accidents in the last 5 years |
| Maximum Major Moving Violation (in the last 3 years) | No more than 1 speeding ticket for 15+ in the past 3 years if no other speeds on PSP or MVR None in the last 3 years including but not limited to; -Reckless or Careless Driving -“Habitual Offender” or “Super -Speeder” -Failure to Control Vehicle None in the last 5 years including but not limited to; -Leaving the scene of an accident |
| Max. Number of Jobs- in the last 3 years | -No more than 4 in the past 12 months – No more than 8 in the past 36 months -No terminations for accidents in the past 3 years -No terminations for safety from their last driving job |
| Policy Against Unemployment- even if it is accounted for | Will review |
| Terminated Applicants | They have to be rehire-able at their last carrier. (OK if Eligible for rehires = “yes” or “review”.) Also, if there are multiple terminations they won’t take the driver. Please make sure you get the reason for termination from the driver and add to app. |
| Felony Convictions – How old must they be? Based off the conviction date? What are the “silver bullets”? |
-Driver has to be able to go to Canada -None in the past 10 years If incarcerated, need 10 years clean without incarceration * Go by conviction date |
| Misdemeanors- How old must they be? Automatic DQ’s? |
Driver has to be able to go to Canada * All other charges will be reviewed * Go by conviction date |
| DUI/DWI- What is the max number and what time frames do they need to fall outside of? |
Only 1 in a lifetime and it must be outside of 5 years If more than one they both must be over 20 years old * Go by conviction date |
| Is Haz-Mat Required? Is there a grace period for driver to obtain it? |
No |
| Reimbursed for Haz-Mat? | No |
| Haz-Mat Pay Info | -$0.01 cpm for all miles driven for any driver that carries the endorsement. (Whether the load is hazmat or not) -Teams – Both Drivers need hazmat to get paid for it |
| DOT Physical Requirements | –1 Or 2 Year Physical: Will be accepted –Less Than 1 Year Physical: Safety will review |
| Drug Screening | Urine * Heartland will consider a failed Drug/Alcohol test if outside of 10 years/No SAP needed |
| Automatic DQ’s | None of the following in the past 5 years -Leaving the scene of an accident -2 serious Moving Violations |
BENEFITS
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE
PAID TRAINING/ORIENTATION/VACATION
MATCHING 401K RETIREMENT
BENEFITS AVAILABLE AFTER 60 DAYS
NEXT, GO OVER EQUIPMENT INFO
EQUIPMENT INFO
You’ll be running Freightliner, Internationals or Kenworths, 2018 or newer with 10 speed transmissions. There are some automatics available if certain criteria are met (Driver has to have 12 months recent exp. with NO tickets and NO accidents, NO EXCEPTIONS.) and there may be a short wait for an available truck.
The trucks are assigned in orientation and can be taken home for time off as long as there is a secure parking place. (Drivers that live in the burrows are NOT allowed to take trucks home)
Shorthaul: The Driver can take the truck & trailer home if they live outside of a 50 mile radius of the terminal. If the Driver lives within a 50 mile radius, they will park at the terminal.
All trucks are governed at 64 mph and equipped with a 1500W invertor. They don’t have APU’s on the HAEI tractors. All of the company tractors are set up with an Opti-idle program, where the truck has an extra set of batteries to control the heating/cooling systems. The truck kicks on/off to keep the batteries from dying and keep the temp at the drivers desired setting.
There are no cameras in the truck. They also don’t come equipped with a fridge but there is room for one.
Riders are allowed after 30 days with a $22 monthly charge and the driver can’t have any accidents in the last 12 months. Ages 10-20 are only allowed in the summer months (June-August). Age 21 and up can ride year round.
Pets are NOT allowed.
NEXT, GO OVER CARRIER INFO
CARRIER INFO
Heartland Express is a well established company founded in 1978. They offer OTR and regional routes for company solo drivers and teams delivering dry van freight throughout all 48 contiguous states.
NEXT, GO OVER ORIENTATION INFO
| Presentation | |
| Sign-On Bonus |
Load Bonus: It is now $250 after delivering third load (no longer $500 after second dispatch) This is paid on the EFS card |
| Driver Types | Solos Teams |
| Types of Runs | OTR Regional Teams – Will match – See Info Sheet FMI * See hiring maps located in Info Sheet |
| Type of Freight | Dry Van |
| Type of Equipment |
Equipment is assigned, no preference on make or model; this does not come up often, but need drivers to understand Heartland assigns tractors in orientation and have Freightliner, Internationals and Kenworths. * No cameras in trucks! |
| Transmission Type | 10 Speed Some automatics |
| Average age of tractor | 2018 or newer |
| Is truck permanently assigned to the driver? | YES, can be taken home as long as there is a secure parking place Driver CANNOT take home if they live in the burrows |
| Truck Speed | 64 mph |
| Can truck be taken home for time off? | Yes, as long as there is a secure parking place Shorthaul: The Driver can take the truck & trailer home if they live outside of a 50 mile radius of the terminal. If the Driver lived within a 50 mile radius, they will park at the terminal |
| Is truck equipped with Invertors / APU’s? | -All equipped with a 1500W invertor -Do not come equipped with a fridge, but there is room for one -They don’t have any APU’s on the HAEI tractors. All of the company tractors are set up w/ an Opti-Idle program, where the truck has an extra set of batteries to control the heating/cooling systems. The truck simply kicks on/off to keep the batteries from dying and keep the temperature at the drivers desired setting. |
| % of Drop and Hook | 85% |
| % of No Touch | 95% |
| % are Haz-Mat Loads | Less than 1% |
| Pay Scale (Solo) | See job info page |
| Pay Scale (Team) | See job info page |
| Type of Driver Pay | per mile |
| When are drivers paid? | Weekly – Fridays |
| How are drivers paid? | Direct Deposit |
| Pay Increase | $0.005 cpm every year |
| Primary Running Areas | OTR Regional |
| Average Miles per wk. | Regional: 2000-2200 miles per week OTR: 2200-2500 miles per week Teams: 4500-5000 miles per week |
| Average Length of Haul | Varies with run |
| Home Time / Days Out | See job pages and Hiring Maps for more info on Dedicated Needs Regional will get Drivers home weekly Weekends off is NOT guaranteed! * No banking of home time |
| Driver Vacation Info | 1 week after first year |
| How is Driver Vacation Calculated? | Paid on average miles for the past year |
| EZ Pass provided | Yes, except on the Phoenix Regional |
| Pre-Pass Provided | Yes |
| Toll Cards Provided (Which toll cards?) | Yes |
| Type of Fuel Card | EFS |
| Layover Pay | $12/hour starting after the 1st hour |
| Dock Detention Pay | Yes but depends on customer |
| Multi-Stop Pay | $15 per stop AFTER first stop |
| New York City | Yes; $50 |
| Safety Bonus | $0.01 cpm; paid annually Based on driving accident (preventable) free Up to $0.03 cpm after multiple years of safer driving |
| Rider Policy | Yes; After 30 days $22 per month They allow passengers in the winter No accidents in the last 12 months Age 10 and up in summer months only – June thru August. Age21 and up year round |
| Pet Policy | No Anyone with a ‘Service animal’ has to have a condition that typically will keep them out of a truck They do not allow ‘support animals’ and no more than 1 |
| Is there 24 hour dispatch? | Yes |
| Does driver have routing / fuel stop flexibility? | Variable, they do have a fuel stop program |
| Qualcomm Provided | People Net Navigation is available on all tractors |
| Idle Air Policy | No |
| Max. Idle Air % | Depends on the area the driver is in |
| Is per diem optional? | Optional |
| Paid Orientation | Drivers are no longer paid for the orientation week. It will be effective the drivers first full week of driving and meeting the eligibility criteria. |
| How long is Orientation | 3 days Drivers must take dispatch out of orientation; if drivers have appointments, birthdays etc. they need to delay starting until the following week. If a driver comes by POV they need to understand they will be taking a dispatch at the end of orientation, and POV will need to be taken home on their home time. This will most often be handled by Heartland’s in-house recruiters, but need all agents to fully understand the rules too. |
| Orientation is held where? | All terminal locations |
| What day does orientation start / end? | Starts on Tuesday Ends on Thursday |
| Lodging Provided (Where will the driver be staying?) | Yes Single Occupancy |
| Meals Provided (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | Breakfast at hotel Orientation Instructor takes you to lunch |
| Travel Provided (Bus / Plane /Car Rental) | Travel provided by bus/ flight/ train our choice – if a driver chooses to rent a vehicle to get to orientation, we will reimburse them what we would have paid to get them to class. |
| Insurance Starts When? | Begins the first of the month following 60 days of employment United Health Care |
| 401K | We will match 1/2 or 50% of 3% of their total pay each week, up to $2,000 max per year. So if they put in to contribute between 1-3% of their pay each week to the 401k, we will match 50% of that amount, up to $2,000 annually. |
ORIENTATION INFO (HLORT)
“Orientation will be 3 days long starting on Tuesday and ending on Thursday. Location will be decided upon hire based on equipment and orientation staff availability. You’ll be required to take dispatch out of orientation so if you have appointments, birthdays etc. you’ll need to delay starting until the next week. So that also means that if you bring your personal vehicle to orientation you’ll need to take it home on your next time off.
Travel will be by bus, train or flight, whichever Heartland chooses. If you choose to travel by rental car you’ll be reimbursed for amount Heartland would’ve spent getting you there. Lodging will be provided, single occupancy. Breakfast will be at the hotel, lunch will be provided by the orientation instructor and dinner will be on you.”
(HLORT) FOR MAPPING
ORIENTATION DETAILS
ORIENTATION PAY IS EQUAL TO STATE MINIMUM WAGE, AND IS PAID ON THE EFS CARD SO THAT DRIVERS WILL HAVE ACCESSS TO THE MONEY WITHIN A COUPLE HOURS.
ORIENTATION STARTS ON MONDAYS OR WEDNESDAYS AND LASTS FOR 3 DAYS
A SINGLE OCCUPANCY ROOM ALONG WITH BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER ARE PROVIDED FOR THE DRIVERS.
ORIENTATION LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. SO DEPENDING ON EQUIPMENT AND ORIENTATION STAFF, SOMETIMES DRIVERS ARE ASKED TO GO TO A LOCATION THAT IS NOT THE CLOSEST TO THEIR HOME. THE CARRIER WILL PROVIDE A BUS TICKET TO ORIENTATION, SO IT SHOULD NOT BE A HARDSHIP FOR A COMMERCIAL DRIVER TO TRAVEL. IF A DRIVER CHOOSES ANOTHER METHOD OF TRANSPORTATION, THEY WILL BE REIMBUSED UP TO THE PRICE OF THAT BUS TICKET. WE ENCOURAGE DRIVERS TO PACK LIGHT IN CASE OF TRAVELING TO A TRACTOR
Orientation Pay structure:
We will pay drivers for the hours spent in orientation class the minimum wage of the state in which class they attend – OR the federal minimum wage:
As of 1/1/16–
PHX, AZ – $8.05/hour – (ESTIMATED 193.20 for 3, 8 hour days)
JAX, FL – $8.05/hour – (ESTIMATED 193.20 for 3, 8 hour days)
ATL, GA – $7.25/hour (federal wage – GA wage is $5.15/hour) – (ESTIMATED 174.00 for 3, 8 hour days)
COL, PH – $8.10/hour– (ESTIMATED 194.40 for 3, 8 hour days)
OB, MS – $7.25/hour (federal wage – MS has no minimum wage) – (ESTIMATED 174.00 for 3, 8 hour days)
CHE, VA – $7.25/hour– (ESTIMATED 174.00 for 3, 8 hour days)
SEA, TX – $7.25/hour– (ESTIMATED 174.00 for 3, 8 hour days)
NL, IA – $7.25/hour– (ESTIMATED 174.00 for 3, 8 hour days)
Orientation instructors will send in timecards for each week’s classes with the class hours – Pay is for HOURLY for the hours in class NOT a flat amount for class!
Be sure to bring:
· Your CDL, Social Security card, and DOT long form physical (if you have it) and medical card
· Something to take notes with
· A voided check or deposit slip if you want direct deposit
· Location where you will park your truck and trailer on home time
· A copy of your DD214 if you have been active in the military
· 10 year work history, and documentation for any self-employment or 2 non family members we can call to verify any unemployment greater than 6 months.
· 3 references and 2 emergency contacts (name, address, & phone number)
· Social security #’s and birth dates for anyone you wish to cover on our medical insurance
· Gear to run a couple days after class before we get you home
· Loose fitting shorts and t-shirt for EFA testing (done on Wednesday)
· We will take you out for lunch and the hotel has a continental breakfast. You will need to have money for your evening meals.
Reminders:
· You can take a $150 advance after graduation.
· We will have you do a road test. It isn’t anything out of the ordinary but take it seriously, this is the first time we get to see you drive.
· Look professional i.e. No Cut-off shorts, tank tops or sweatpants (Clean, hemmed shorts, t-shirts and jeans are great. For men, hair must not be longer than your collar, no pony tails, and no jewelry above the neck.)
UPON COMPLETION OF THE PRESENTATION RETURN TO THE CLOSE