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) | Drivers MUST have at least 1 year OTR/Regional (Solo or Team) experience in the past 5 years (not counting training time) Driver must have more time in the truck versus out of the truck OTR Experience Defined: Anything where the Drivers are not home every night. So regional experience would be okay. They need to make sure the Drivers are comfortable staying out for weeks at a time and sleeping in the truck * Must have a VALID CDL-A in the state where the Driver lives * Must hold a Class A CDL for interstate driving (DOT) |
| Moving Violations (max in 3 year period) | No more than 3 moving violations in 3-year period Open containers are considered moving violations DUI’s are considered moving violations |
| Policy on License suspensions | Will review |
| DOT Recordable Accidents | No preventable accidents in the last 6-month period No more than 1 preventable accidents in the last 12-month period |
| Major Moving Violations- that are automatic DQ’s | No Reckless Driving in the past 5 years No texting while driving (while possessing a CDL) |
| Max. Number of Jobs- in the last 3 years | Minimum of 1 job in the last year with the exception of; Stay at home parent Caregiver Incarcerated Retired School No more than 3 jobs in the past year with the exception that one job was 3+ months of solo tractor/trailer driving experience. |
| Terminated Applicants | No Drivers who have been termed due to an accident at their last job |
| Felony Convictions – How old must they be? Based off the conviction date? What are the “silver bullets”? |
No Vehicle Manslaughter in a lifetime No Grand Theft Auto in a lifetime *** Will consider a Driver on probation or parole. They would just need to approve a letter from the PO that states they can travel for work |
| Misdemeanors- How old must they be? Automatic DQ’s? |
Will review *** Will consider a Driver on probation or parole. They would just need to approve a letter from the PO that states they can travel for work |
| DUI/DWI- What is the max number and what time frames do they need to fall outside of? |
DUI must be outside 3 year period No more than 1 DUI’s in the last 5 years. DUI’s are considered moving violations No DUI in a commercial vehicle No DOT Drug and Alcohol violations Cannot require an Ignition Interlock Device |
| Is Haz-Mat Required? Is there a grace period for driver to obtain it? |
No |
| Reimbursed for Haz-Mat? | N/A |
| Other Endorsements Required | No |
| DOT Physical Requirements | Must be able to pass a required physical exam and be physically qualified to drive Must not expire within 30 days of completion of Orientation |
| Drug Screening | Urine testing No positive drug or alcohol test in a lifetime |
BENEFITS
MEDICAL, DENTAL AND LIFE INS
PAID ORIENTATION/VACATION
401K RETIREMENT PLAN
Access to their Driver Support Specialist team compiled of former TransAm drivers
Benefits start at 60 days of employment
The carrier has an HR benefits person that will send the driver detailed information if they wish
NEXT, GO OVER EQUIPMENT INFO
EQUIPMENT INFO
Trans Am Trucking runs Kenworth T680’s, 4 years old or newer, all automatic transmissions and governed at 65mph.
Trucks are assigned and can be taken home for time off as long as there is a safe place to park both truck and trailer. They are all equipped with APU units, invertors and forward facing cameras.
EZ Pass and Pre-Pass provided as well as toll cards and EFS fuel cards.
Pets are NOT allowed. One rider is allowed for a $19.00/month fee. They must be at least 10 years old and obtain a rider’s pass. The rider policy starts after the first home time (do not bring rider to orientation).
NEXT, GO OVER CARRIER INFO
CARRIER INFO
Trans Am Trucking is a well established company founded in 1987. They operate out of Olathe, KS and specialize in temp-controlled freight. They’re currently offering OTR routes for Company Solo drivers and Independent Contractors hauling general commodity and protein like boxed beef, chicken, pork and beer.
NEXT, GO OVER ORIENTATION INFO
| Presentation | |
| Sign-On Bonus | None at this time |
| Driver Types | Company Independent Contractor |
| Types of Runs | OTR Solo |
| Type of Freight | Reefer General commodity and protein hauler – boxed beef, chicken, pork, and beer |
| Type of Equipment | Kenworth T680 * Outward facing camera only |
| Transmission Type | Automatics Will consider a Driver with an Automatic Suspension on their license |
| Average age of tractor | 4 years or newer |
| Is truck permanently assigned to the driver? | Yes |
| Truck Speed | 65 MPH |
| Can truck be taken home for time off? | Yes They have to have a safe place to park the truck and trailer on home time |
| Is truck equipped with Invertors / APU’s? | APU units Invertors |
| % of Drop and Hook | 70% Drop and hook |
| % of No Touch | 99% no touch |
| % are Haz-Mat Loads | 0% HazMat loads |
| Pay Scale (Solo) | See the Pay tab on their Information Sheet |
| When are drivers paid? | Every Friday |
| How are drivers paid? | EFS card or DD |
| Primary Running Areas | See Information Sheet |
| Average Miles per wk. | See Information Sheet |
| Home Time / Days Out | See Information Sheet |
| Average Weekly Pay | See Information Sheet |
| Driver Vacation Info | Yearly |
| EZ Pass provided | Yes |
| Pre-Pass Provided | Yes |
| Toll Cards Provided (Which toll cards?) | Yes |
| Type of Fuel Card | EFS |
| Layover Pay | Company drivers can qualify for $100 of layover pay if 24 hours passes between the driver’s empty call and his or her Loaded Call – if the driver is available for dispatch during that time period. This criteria also applies if there is no temporary truck available in the following circumstances: Truck is broke down and being repaired Truck is in the body shop for repairs due to a non-preventable accident Truck has reached its trade date |
| Dock Detention Pay | None |
| Multi-Stop Pay | N/A |
| New York City | Yes They will go to Huntspoint |
| Safety Bonus | N/A |
| Rider Policy | Yes Passenger must be at least 10 years old Only 1 person can ride as a passenger and must obtain a rider’s pass Cost – $19.00 per month Rider policy starts after the Driver’s first home time (They are not encouraged to bring their rider with them because we are only able to book a hotel room for one person for business purpose. Once they are assigned their equipment they can get with their driver manager to go through the process to add a rider. They then can request their home time to pick up that rider.) |
| Pet Policy | No pets |
| Is there 24 hour dispatch? | Yes |
| Does driver have routing / fuel stop flexibility? | They have a fuel program they need to follow |
| Is per diem optional? | No |
| Paid Orientation | Yes Company Driver – $100.00 per day Independent Contractor – $105.00 per day |
| How long is Orientation |
Company Driver – 3 days Independent Contractor – 2 days |
| Orientation is held where? | Olathe, KS |
| What day does orientation start / end? | Mondays – Wednesdays * Driver will go solo on day one |
| Lodging Provided (Where will the driver be staying?) | Yes La Quinta in Olathe, KS |
| Meals Provided (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | Breakfast at the hotel Lunch at Trans Am Dinner on the Driver |
| Travel Provided (Bus / Plane /Car Rental) | Yes Plane If Driver will not fly, they will get them a bus ticket If Driver chooses to get a rental car, they will reimburse the Driver up to $350 |
| Insurance Starts When? | Benefits start at 60 days of employment They have an HR benefits person that will send them info when they are asking about benefits in detail |
| Life Insurance | They have an HR benefits person that will send them info when they are asking about benefits in detail |
| 401 (k) Retirement Plan | They have an HR benefits person that will send them info when they are asking about benefits in detail |
ORIENTATION INFO
Orientation will be 3 days long for Company Drivers and 2 days long for Independent Contractors. Company drivers will be paid $100 per day and IC’s will get $105 per day. It’ll be held in Olathe, KS Monday-Wednesday. Drivers will go solo on day one. Lodging will be provided at the La Quinta in Olathe. Breakfast will be at the hotel, lunch will be at Trans Am and dinner will be on the driver. Travel will be by plane. If the driver doesn’t want to fly the carrier will get them a bus ticket. If the driver chooses to get a rental car they will reimburse the driver up to $350. (More travel info below)
UPON COMPLETION OF THE PRESENTATION, RETURN TO THE CLOSE
| Paid Orientation | Yes Company Driver – $100.00 per day Independent Contractor – $105.00 per day |
| How long is Orientation | Company Driver – 3 days Independent Contractor – 2 days |
| Orientation is held where? | Olathe, KS |
| What day does orientation start / end? | Mondays – Wednesdays * Driver will go solo on day one |
| Lodging Provided (Where will the driver be staying?) | Yes La Quinta in Olathe, KS |
| Meals Provided (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | Breakfast at the hotel Lunch at Trans Am Dinner on the Driver |
| Travel Provided (Bus / Plane /Car Rental) | Yes Plane If Driver will not fly, they will get them a bus ticket If Driver chooses to get a rental car, they will reimburse the Driver up to $350 |