Not accepting Drivers out of AR, OK, KY, WI, MI & TN at this time!!!
DRIVERS MUST PULL BOTH VAN AND REEFER
QUALIFICATIONS
The following table is general carrier info. Pay attention to the qualifications listed in red on 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) | 6 months in the last 1 year FLATBED: Need some previous experience – NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME!!! REEFER: Reefer experience preferred, but they will train * Local experience does not count * Sharkey does not count military experience |
| Moving Violations (max in 3 year period) | No more than 2 in the past 3 years |
| Policy on License suspensions | No suspension points in the past 3 years |
| DOT Recordable Accidents | No more than 2 in the past 3 years |
| Incidents (max in 3 year period) | No more than 3 in the past 3 years |
| Ticket / Accident / Incident Combo | No Policy |
| Maximum Major Moving Violation (in the last 3 years) | No 20 over ticket in the last 3 years Can’t have any other tickets |
| Max. Number of Jobs- in the last 3 years | No more than 3 jobs in the past year Only 6 jobs total in the past 3 years |
| Policy Against Unemployment- even if it is accounted for | No Policy (within reason) |
| Terminated Applicants | Case by case |
| Felony Convictions – How old must they be? Based off the conviction date? What are the “silver bullets”? |
-All probation/jail time has to be outside of 5 years -No violent felonies ever * All other charges will be reviewed * Go by the conviction date |
| Misdemeanors- How old must they be? Automatic DQ’s? |
All probation/jail time has to be outside of 3 years * 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? |
Allowed 2 in a lifetime and has to be outside of 5 years |
| Is Haz-Mat Required? Is there a grace period for driver to obtain it? |
No |
| DOT Physical Requirements | Driver MUST have a recent DOT Physical Drivers MUST receive a new DOT Physical at Orientation |
| Drug Screening | Urine & Hair |
| Other Automatic DQ’s. | No rollovers or rear end accidents in the last 5 years Failed Drug Test must be outside of 5 years |
BENEFITS
COMPANY PAID MEDICAL/DENTAL/LIFE INS
PAID ORIENTATION/TRAINING/VACATION
Benefits available after 90 days
NEXT, GO OVER EQUIPMENT INFO
EQUIPMENT INFO
You’ll be running Mack Pinnacle or Anthem trucks, no more than 5 years old with 12 speed automatic transmissions. Top speed of 65 on cruise and pedal. There are NO cameras.
Older trucks have APU’s but they are no longer buying them equipped. The new trucks come equipped with a Webasco heater only and they are allowed to idle to stay cool. No opti idle solution.
Trucks are permanently assigned and can be taken home for time off. Truck and trailer MUST stay together and no parking at truck stops.
Riders are allowed after 90 days. No monthly charge but must be immediate family and at least 10 years old. NO pets allowed.
NEXT, GO OVER CARRIER INFO
CARRIER INFO
Sharkey Transportation was founded in 1971 and is based out of Quincy, IL. They currently offer OTR, Regional and Dedicated routes for solo company drivers delivering dry van, reefer and flatbed freight. Mainly general commodities with a lot of General Mills, Proctor and Gamble, ADM and Excell/JBS.
| Presentation | |
| Sign-On Bonus |
$2000 Sign On Bonus $750 on week 1 $750 on week 2 $500 at 6 months |
| Driver Types | Company Solo |
| Types of Runs | OTR Regional Dedicated |
| Type of Freight | Van Reefer * Must pull BOTH van and reefer * They haul General Commodities, lots of General MIlls, Proctor and Gamble, ADM Excell/ JBS |
| Type of Equipment | Mack Pinnacle Anthem * Cameras: No cameras |
| Transmission Type | Mostly 12 speed automatic |
| Average age of tractor | 5 years old to New |
| Is truck permanently assigned to the driver? | Yes |
| Truck Speed | 65 on cruise 65 at the pedal |
| Can truck be taken home for time off? | Yes No parking at truck stops Trucks & trailers MUST stay together! |
| Is truck equipped with Invertors / APU’s? | Older trucks have APUs but they are no longer buying them with APU They come equipped with a Webasco heater only and they are allowed to idle to stay cool. No opti idle solution. |
| % of Drop and Hook | 65% |
| % of No Touch | 99% |
| % are Haz-Mat Loads | 10% |
| Pay Scale (Solo) | See attachments |
| Type of Driver Pay | Household |
| When are drivers paid? | Every Friday |
| How are drivers paid? | Direct Deposit |
| Pay Increase | N/A |
| Primary Running Areas | Midwest |
| Average Miles per wk. | 2000 – 2400 miles/week Home Weekly 1300 – 1600 |
| Average Length of Haul | 450-500 miles |
| Home Time / Days Out | 5-23 days out and 34 hours to 5 days home On runs that are “Home Weekends” – Drivers are home 34-48 (mostly around the 48 hr mark). In Friday afternoon & out Sunday evening. They pick up loads Friday and deliver it Monday. |
| Average Weekly Pay | Home weekly avg $1300-$1600 Multiple weeks avg $1600-$1900 Flatbed is $2500 |
| Safety Bonus | $500 performance $500 safety Paid Last Week of every year |
| Driver Vacation Info | N/A |
| EZ Pass provided | Yes |
| Pre-Pass Provided | Yes |
| Toll Cards Provided (Which toll cards?) | No |
| Type of Fuel Card | EFS |
| Layover Pay | N/A |
| Dock Detention Pay | 25% of what is paid after 2 hours ($15) |
| New York City | No |
| Rider Policy | Yes – No charge Must be employed for 90 days Must be immediate family Must be over 10 years old |
| Pet Policy | No pets allowed |
| Does driver have routing / fuel stop flexibility? | Yes |
| Qualcomm Provided | Yes |
| Idle Air Policy | No |
| Paid Orientation | Yes $300 |
| How long is Orientation | 2.5 days |
| Orientation is held where? | Quincy, IL |
| What day does orientation start / end? | Monday – Wednesday |
| Lodging Provided (Where will the driver be staying?) | Yes, Microtel Inn & Suites Single Occupancy |
| Meals Provided (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | Breakfast Lunch |
| Travel Provided (Bus / Plane /Car Rental) | Yes, bus If Driver decides to travel any other way, Sharkey will reimburse up to the cost of a bus ticket, w/ valid receipts. |
| Insurance Starts When? | 90 days North American |
| Insurance Specifics |
North American Premium Free Family Ins 80-20 Major medical 2000 Deductible Includes Medical, Dental & Life Insurance after 90 days |
NEXT, GO OVER ORIENTATION INFO
ORIENTATION INFO (SHARKORT)
Orientation will be 2.5 days long, Monday-Wednesday and pay will be $300. It’ll be held in Quincy, IL and lodging will be provided at the Microtel Inn & Suites (Single occupancy rooms).
Breakfast and lunch will also be provided as well as travel by bus. If you decide to travel any other way, Sharkey will reimburse up to the cost of a bus ticket with valid receipts.
USE ‘SHARKORT’ IN MAPPING FOR ORIENTATION INFORMATION
UPON COMPLETION OF THE PRESENTATION, RETURN TO THE CLOSE