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 23 years of age |
| Minimum Experience (tractor Trailer/OTR) | 1 year of verifiable experience in the past 3 years 2 years of verifiable experience in the past 5 years * Can be any experience, just needs to be verifiable * Must have a valid commercial Driver’s license in the state of residence |
| Moving Violations (max in 3 year period) | No more than 4 in the past 3 years No more than 2 in the past year * This includes roadside inspection violations and and warnings |
| Policy on License suspensions | Will review |
| Accidents | No more than 1 preventable accident in the past year No more than 2 preventable accidents in the past 2 years No more than 3 preventable accidents in the past 3 years No preventable accidents involving a fatality, bodily injuries treated away from the scene, or disabling damage to a motor vehicle in the past 3 years |
| Incidents (max in 3 year period) | No more than 3 in the past 3 years |
| Maximum Major Moving Violation (in the last 3 years) | None in the past 3 years |
| Major Moving Violations- that are automatic DQ’s |
None in the past 3 years; Excessive speeding 15+ mph Improper or erratic lane change Following too closely that resulted in an accident Leaving the scene of an accident Failure to report an accident Texting while driving Using a handheld device while driving None in the past 5 years; Reckless Driving |
| Max. Number of Jobs- in the last 3 years | No more than 3 in the past year |
| Policy Against Unemployment- even if it is accounted for | Will review |
| Terminated Applicants | Will review |
| Felony Convictions – How old must they be? Based off the conviction date? What are the “silver bullets”? |
Mo major convictions in the past 5 years No violent or sexual in a lifetime Will review all others * Will go off conviction date |
| Misdemeanors- How old must they be? Automatic DQ’s? |
No violent or sexual Will review – Case by case * Will go off conviction date |
| DUI/DWI- What is the max number and what time frames do they need to fall outside of? |
None in the past 5 years |
| Is Haz-Mat Required? Is there a grace period for driver to obtain it? |
HazMat is not required |
| Other Endorsements Required | No |
| Long Form Physical Required Up Front? | No Driver will have to get a new one unless 6 months or newer |
| DOT Physical Requirements | Driver will be required to have a new DOT physical at Orientation |
| Other Automatic DQ’s. | Homicide involving a vehicle Using vehicle to elude officer Hit & run Manslaughter with vehicle Felony with vehicle False report to department Permitting an unlicensed driver to drive No refusal to submit a drug & alcohol test in the past 5 years |
BENEFITS
MEDICAL/VISION/LIFE INS
PAID ORIENTATION/TRAINING/VACATION
401K RETIREMENT PLAN
Insurance starts on the 1st day of the month after 30 days of employment.
NEXT, GO OVER EQUIPMENT INFO
EQUIPMENT INFO
Gateway Distribution runs mostly Internationals & Volvo’s that will be no more than 3 years old and governed at 73mph on both pedal and cruise. They are mostly automatics but there are some manuals so no automatic restrictions allowed.
Trucks are equipped with Invertors/APU’s. Invertors are provided and 1800 watts max.
Trucks are assigned and can be taken home for time off within a reasonable limit. Riders and Pets are NOT allowed.
NEXT, GO OVER CARRIER INFO
CARRIER INFO
Gateway Distribution is a well established company founded in 1989 and specializes in shipping odd sized freight and light poles. They offer OTR and Regional routes for pre-made teams delivering dry van and flatbed freight.
NEXT, GO OVER ORIENTATION INFO
| Presentation | |
| Sign-On Bonus | Yes $2000 paid out over 12 months |
| Driver Types | Company Teams – Pre-Made |
| Types of Runs | OTR Regional |
| Type of Freight | Dry Van Flatbed |
| Type of Equipment | Mostly Internationals & Volvo’s |
| Transmission Type | Mostly Automatic Will not accept a Driver with an automatic restriction |
| Average age of tractor | No more than 3 years old |
| Is truck permanently assigned to the driver? | Yes |
| Truck Speed | 73 mph on both pedal or cruise |
| Can truck be taken home for time off? | Yes Within a reasonable limit |
| Is truck equipped with Invertors / APU’s? | Yes Equipped with both Invertors are provided and 1800 watts max |
| % of No Touch | Mostly touch freight |
| % are Haz-Mat Loads | None |
| Pay Scale (Team) | $0.66 cpm split Negotiable on experience |
| When are drivers paid? | Weekly |
| How are drivers paid? | Direct Deposit |
| Hiring Area | Within a 100 mile radius of Sharonville, OH |
| Pay Increase | Annual reviews |
| Primary Running Areas | Lower 48 states |
| Average Miles per wk. | 4,000 – 5,000 Miles per week |
| Average Length of Haul | 5 days on average |
| Home Time / Days Out | 5 days out and 2 days home Can stay out longer if they wish |
| Average Weekly Pay | $1600 – $1900 per week on average |
| Driver Vacation Info | 1 week after 1 year 2 weeks after 2 years |
| How is Driver Vacation Calculated? | 52 week average |
| EZ Pass provided | Yes |
| Pre-Pass Provided | Yes |
| Type of Fuel Card | Comdata |
| Layover Pay | $100 split after 24 hours |
| Dock Detention Pay | Starts after 2 hours and pays $18 per hour |
| Multi-Stop Pay | Stop pay is based on size of order |
| New York City | Yes |
| Safety Bonus | Yes Paid annually Calculated by years of safe driving |
| Rider Policy | No |
| Pet Policy | No |
| Is there 24 hour dispatch? | Yes |
| Electronic Logs Provided | Yes Samsara |
| Max. Idle Air % | Goal is 50% |
| Is per diem optional? | Yes Not taxed |
| Paid Orientation | Yes $200 per day |
| How long is Orientation | 2 days |
| Orientation is held where? | Sharonville, OH |
| What day does orientation start / end? | Starts on Monday Ends on Tuesday/Wednesday |
| Lodging Provided (Where will the driver be staying?) | Yes Typically Holiday Inn Double occupancy |
| Meals Provided (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | Breakfast (Continental) |
| Travel Provided (Bus / Plane /Car Rental) | Bus Plane Car If Driver drives themselves, they will be reimbursed per mile rate |
| Insurance Starts When? | Insurance starts on the 1st day of the month after 30 days of employment Will review all in orientation |
| Vision Insurance | Yes |
| Life Insurance | Yes |
| 401 (k) Retirement Plan | Yes |
ORIENTATION INFO
Orientation will be 2 days long, held in Sharonville, OH and paid at $200 per day. It will start on Monday and end on Tuesday/Wednesday. Lodging will be provided typically at the Holiday Inn with double occupancy rooms. Breakfast will be available at the hotel (Continental). Travel will be by Bus, Plane or Car. If the driver prefers to drive themselves they will be reimbursed per mile rate.
UPON COMPLETION OF THE PRESENTATION, RETURN TO THE CLOSE