CR ENGLAND: DOLLAR TREE-SOUTH CAROLINA

Within 120 miles of Shelby, NC;
Within 30 miles of London, KY;
Within 40 miles of Cookeville, TN;
Within 50 miles of Knoxville, TN;
Within 50 miles of Cleveland, TN;
Within 35 miles of Adairsville, GA

IS YOUR DRIVER POTENTIALLY QUALIFIED FOR THIS JOB?
– Do they live within the hiring area?

“This is a regional dedicated route starting in Cowpens, SC and running through SC, NC, GA, AL, TN, KY, VA, WV, and OH. It’s a great account for those who want to stay active while driving. You’ll hand unload the general commodity freight into the Dollar Tree stores using rollers, no pallets or lumpers. You will also pick up live load backhauls en route to the DC. These are no touch stops. It’ll be an average of 3 loads per week and 3 stops per load. You’ll average 1,250 miles per week.”

“You’ll be home weekly for your 34 hour reset. Your time off will either be Friday night through Saturday or Saturday night through Sunday.”

“Compensation is based on mileage and stop pay. Your CPM will depend on your verifiable experience and can be discussed with a carrier rep at the beginning of the app process. Average weekly pay will be $1,512 with the top 10% getting up to $1,785.”

NEXT, GO OVER THE BENEFITS PACKAGE

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

Minimum Age	At least 21 years of age Applicants under the age of 23 cannot have more than 1 moving violation within the past 12 months and no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 year
Minimum Experience (tractor Trailer/OTR)	EXPERIENCED      Must have 3 months’ experience driving a tractor-trailer in the last 12 months or as much time on the road for any period than off the road in the last 10 years. 1 year in the last 2 1.5 years in the last 3 2 years in the last 4 2.5 years in the last 5 3 years in the last 6 3.5 years in the last 7 4 years in the last 8 4.5 years in the last 9 5 years in the last 10   Please Note All experience must be verifiable T/T experience with at least a 40 foot trailer Local experience will count, as long as it was in a tractor trailer, longer than 40 feet T/T experience with a 26,001 lb trailer will count  Training time will not count They can only verify the job if the Driver drove TT the whole time  * See Qualifications Breakdown for more information. * Drivers in MN must have 6 months experience to hire.
Moving Violations (max in 3 year period)	No more than 2 moving violations in the last year or 3 in the last 3 years.  Applicants under 23 years old can’t have more than 1 moving violation in the last year or 2 in the past 3 years. None In the Past 3 Years; No Inattentive Driving Violations No Negligent Driving Violations No Careless/Negligent Driving Violations None In the Past 5 Years No Reckless Driving Violations No Reckless Driving Violations Reduced To Reckless No Leaving the Scene Of An Accident * See Qualifications Breakdown for more information.
Policy on License suspensions	They will look at Administrative Suspensions such as child support, failure to pay, failure to appear, etc. No moving violation suspensions in the past 12 months
Accidents	No major preventable accidents in a CMV in the the past 5 years: Any accident with transported injuries Rollover Personal vehicle or company vehicle count.  No more than 3 preventable accidents in a CMV in the past 3 years Accidents that are listed on the MVR, PSP & Background check need to be reviewed and verified that the accident was not at fault, there were no injuries or it was not a rollover * See Qualifications Breakdown for more information.
Incidents (max in 3 year period)	Incidents count the same as accidents, follow the above criteria
Ticket / Accident / Incident Combo	No more than 3 in the past 3 years
Maximum Major Moving Violation (in the last 3 years)	See Moving Violations – Quick Reference Cheat Sheet on the Qualifications Breakdown https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DjQxrzSV9Bz-2rkU-8Qh6cGj_E3bK3oI/edit#gid=2019904055
Major Moving Violations- that are automatic DQ’s	See Moving Violations – Quick Reference Cheat Sheet on the Qualifications Breakdown https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DjQxrzSV9Bz-2rkU-8Qh6cGj_E3bK3oI/edit#gid=2019904055
Max. Number of Jobs- in the last 3 years	No more than 2 Driving jobs in the past year for Drivers with 6 months experience * All others will be reviewed
Policy Against Unemployment- even if it is accounted for	Upon Review
Terminated Applicants	Drivers termed from their last 2 Driving jobs (Class A or B) will not qualify Drivers termed for theft must have worked at a major carrier for 5 years with stable history Drivers that were termed for safety must have 6 months verifiable commercial driving experience with no additional incidents Any safety terminations for accidents will go through an individual assessment to ensure that the accident/incident meets criteria. Will be assessed for rollover, at fault with transported injuries and fatality
Felony Convictions – How old must they be? Based off the conviction date? What are the “silver bullets”?	Class A Felonies  Must be 10 years old from the date of arrest/conviction and be reviewed Class B & C Felonies       Must be outside 7 years from the conviction date * All other charges will be reviewed * Must be out of prison for at least 5 years * See Qualifications Breakdown for more information.
Misdemeanors- How old must they be? Automatic DQ’s?	Must be outside of 4 years from the arrest/conviction date * If applicant is on unsupervised probation we must have a letter from their probation officer stating they can travel outside their state * All other charges will be reviewed * Must be out of prison for at least 4 years * See Qualifications Breakdown for more information.
DUI/DWI- What is the max number and what time frames do they need to fall outside of?	No DUI’s in a Commercial vehicle ever No more than 2 DUI’s in a lifetime No DUI’s within the past 5 years If 2 DUI’s or open containers, the first one must be outside of 10 years No Open Container for passengers in the past 3 years If the driver has more than one DUI then the most recent one has to be outside of 10 years * See Qualifications Breakdown for more information.
Is Haz-Mat Required? Is there a grace period for driver to obtain it?	If required the Driver needs it at the time of the application
DOT Physical Requirements	Driver MUST have a current DOT Physical They require 75 days left on the med card from show date
Drug Screening	Both Urine & Hair
Other Automatic DQ’s.	Any major preventable accident with a fatality is a DQ Any illegal use of a controlled substance within the past 91 days is a DQ A failed drug or alcohol screen or a refusal in a lifetime is a DQ * See Qualifications Breakdown for more information.

“Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as paid vacation, orientation and training. They also have an excellent 401K retirement program to make sure every mile you drive is building toward a future where you can eventually get off the road and live comfortably. Your insurance coverage starts first of the month following 60 days of employment.”

NEXT, GO OVER EQUIPMENT INFO

“You’ll be running top of the line automatic transmission Freightliner Cascadias, typically less than 18 months old, and pulling 53′ trailers. The trucks are assigned and will need to be parked at a customer facility for home time. Cameras are front facing and event activated only.”

NEXT, GO OVER CARRIER INFO

“The carrier for this account is C.R. England, the most reliable refrigerated carrier in the nation. They are dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of transportation solutions to meet the requirements of a rapidly evolving customer base. As a family-owned, customer and employee focused corporation since 1920, they are driven to maintain their leadership role through time-tested services, technology, and processes. Their entrepreneurial culture and values enable them to expand reliable services while keeping their commitments to public safety, social responsibility and financial stability.”

NEXT, GO OVER ORIENTATION INFO

C.R. England Offers

• Great Training
• Competitive Pay
• Top of-the-line Equipment (You’ve seen our trucks and trailers)
• Strong Driver Support Program
• Graduated Pay Scale — experienced drivers earn higher base pay, so start now!
• Mileage, Safety, and Fuel Saving Bonus Programs
• Awards for Safe Driving
• Liberal Family Rider Policy
• Health and Life Insurance
• Vacation Pay
• Retirement Plan 401k with Company Participation
• Hometime – C.R. England is a family-oriented business and values both our employees and their families.

The following table is company average info. Be sure to pay attention to account specific info for each individual job.

Sign-On Bonus	Not at this time
Driver Types	Solo Team
Types of Runs	OTR Team Dedicated Regional
Type of Freight	Refrigerated Dry Van
Type of Equipment	Mainly Freightliner Cascadias
Transmission Type	Mostly Automatics
Average age of tractor	18 Months
Is truck permanently assigned to the driver?	Yes
Truck Speed	62 MPH
Is truck equipped with Invertors / APU’s?	APU’s on most Inverters may be installed by CR England if purchased at CR England
% of Drop and Hook	60%
% of No Touch	98%
Pay Scale (Solo)	Solo Pay: $0.25-$0.49 cpm depending on experience
Pay Scale (Team)	Team Pay: $.30-$0.56 cpm depending on experience
How are drivers paid?	Direct Deposit Comdata
Primary Running Areas	All 48 states
Average Miles per wk.	Solos: 2500-3000miles/week Teams: 4500-6000 miles/week
Average Length of Haul	890 miles
Home Time / Days Out	3-4 weeks out w/ 1 day home for every 7 days out
Driver Vacation Info	1 week after their first year
How is Driver Vacation Calculated?	Average throughout the year
Toll Cards Provided (Which toll cards?)	Yes
Pet Policy	No pets on company trucks
Rider Policy	Depends on the account If approved by driver manager Available after 30 days
Is there 24 hour dispatch?	Yes
Qualcomm Provided	Yes

“Orientation starts on Mondays and lasts 4-5 days. Remote orientation is available for most lanes, where you do the orientation at home, and then go to the account for your road evaluation.

“Minimum wage is paid for the actual orientation, which is about 4-5 hours; not for the whole time you’re waiting to be hired. The orientation coordinator will let you know when you’re scheduled, as there are other options if you miss a class.

“A bus ticket to orientation will be provided, or reimbursement for other travel up to $100 with receipts. Dorm style rooms are provided, but you’ll be responsible for your own meals.

“All drivers go out with a mentor for 3-5 days on most lanes, and the mentor can then drop them off where they can get a truck.”

WEEKEND EMERGENCY INFORMATION

STEP 1:
CONFIRM THE DRIVER HAS RECEIVED THEIR ORIENTATION INFORMATION BY 5:00 p.m. FRIDAYS!
MAKE SURE THE DRIVER CHECKS THE SPAM FOLDER IN THEIR EMAIL!

STEP 2:
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY OVER THE WEEKEND, PLEASE HAVE THE DRIVER CALL THE MAIN RECRUITING LINE AT 800-421-9004 x 93111
MAKE SURE THE DRIVER LEAVES A MESSAGE AND THEIR CONTACT INFO!

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