CARRIER SPREADSHEET
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 | Must be at least 23 years of age |
| Minimum Experience (tractor Trailer/OTR) | Must have a minimum of 18 months of OTR or Regional tractor/trailer experience in the past 3 years hauling at least a 53 foot trailer |
| Moving Violations (max in 3 year period) | Will allow up to four moving violations in the past 36 months No more than two moving violations within the last 12 months |
| Policy on License suspensions | No current suspensions or revocations due to Safety or Medical card, or downgrade |
| DOT Recordable Accidents | No preventable accidents involving fatalities or bodily injuries within the last three years. With the accident police report subject to review by Safety Rollaway requires safety approval No accidents in the last 6 months: Sideswipes, Overturns, Rear-End, Jackknife, ran off the roadway, overhead strikes |
| Maximum Major Moving Violation (in the last 3 years) | No hit and run; leaving the scene of an accident; failure to report an accident in the past 36 months No excessive speeding (15mph and over) past 36 months 12 months |
| Max. Number of Jobs- in the last 3 years | No more than 6 jobs in the past year |
| Policy Against Unemployment- even if it is accounted for | All unemployment gaps must be explained |
| Terminated Applicants | Drivers with multiple terminations may not qualify Each case will be evaluated based on the reason for separation |
| Criminal Convictions – How old must they be? Based off the conviction date? What are the “silver bullets”? |
No to Violent crimes including rape and sexual assault, robbery, assault and murder, gun/ explosives, terrorism No Felony traffic offenses: DUI-related, driving without a license, reckless driving, hit and run, fleeing from law enforcement Sex offenders are not acceptable |
| DUI/DWI- What is the max number and what time frames do they need to fall outside of? |
None in the past 7 years |
| Is Haz-Mat Required? Is there a grace period for driver to obtain it? |
No |
| Reimbursed for Haz-Mat? | No |
| Other Endorsements Required | None |
| DOT Physical Requirements | Driver must have a valid Med card in MVR |
| Long Form Physical Required Up Front? | No |
| Drug Testing | Urine |
| SAP Drivers | All follow-up and testing plans must be FULLY COMPLETED before submitting a candidate Neuropulse must be completed in order to consider PSP violation disqualification More than 3 Unsafe violations on PSP, must be approved by VP of Safety A SAP driver CANNOT do their return to duty testing with UC Group. They must have done this already. If the Driver has completed most of the process and still has to do periodic drug testing, they will not qualify until that is complete *All candidate’s eligibility is subject to review by management and safety |
| Other Automatic DQ’s. | N/A |
BENEFITS
FULL MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION/LIFE INSURANCE
PAID ORIENTATION/VACATION/HOLIDAYS
401K RETIREMENT
Benefits available 1st of the month after 30th day of employment
NEXT, GO OVER EQUIPMENT INFO
EQUIPMENT INFO
With this account you’ll be assigned late-model equipment, including Freightliner Cascadias, Volvos, and Peterbilts, all equipped with automatic transmissions. Each truck comes loaded with inverters, refrigerators, and either an APU or bunk heater for added comfort. Safety features include outward-facing cameras on all units. The fleet consists of 2023 and newer tractors, governed at speeds between 65 and 67 mph. Trucks are permanently assigned and you are permitted to take your truck home during time off, provided you have a secure location to park both the truck and trailer, as you are responsible for the equipment’s safety.
Additional amenities include Pre-Pass for toll and weigh station bypass, Samsara ELD for electronic logging, and fuel cards usable at Flying J, Pilot, and Love’s locations.
A rider policy is available for OTR drivers and owner-operators (Teams not eligible for riders), allowing one rider aged 18 or older, provided the driver has had no moving violations or accidents in the past 12 months. The riders must cover their own travel expenses. The pet policy allows solo drivers to travel with one pet, while teams may have up to two.
Dispatch support is available 24/7, and you may opt into a per diem program for tax benefits
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CARRIER INFO
UC Group was founded in 1999 and is based out of Bolingbrook, IL. They offer OTR routes for company drivers, pre-made teams and owner operators.
| Presentation | |
| Sign-On Bonus | ONLY FOR OWNER OPERATORS: $2500.00 Paid out at $500.00 Per month for 5 months |
| Driver Types | Company Team – Pre Made Teams Only Owner Operator |
| Types of Runs | OTR |
| Type of Freight | 70% Dedicated Freight 30% Spot Market Freight Dry Van |
| Type of Equipment | Freightliner Cascadias Volvo Peterbilt * Trucks loaded with inverters, refrigerators, & either APU/Bunk heater * All trucks have outward facing cameras |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Average age of tractor | 2023 and newer |
| Is truck permanently assigned to the driver? | Yes |
| Truck Speed | Truck governed at 65-67 mph |
| Can truck be taken home for time off? | Yes The driver must have a place to park the truck and trailer during their home time. They are liable for the equipment and must ensure it is parked safely. |
| % of Drop and Hook | 100% Drop & Hook |
| % of No Touch | 100% no touch freight |
| Forced Dispatch | No |
| % are Haz-Mat Loads | 0% Hazmat loads |
| Pay Scale (Solo) | $0.60 CPM All Miles Paid Empty & Loaded On W-2 (Empty miles from last delivery to home not paid) |
| Pay Scale (Team) | $0.80cpm split – 0.40cpm each |
| When are drivers paid? | Drivers are paid weekly |
| How are drivers paid? | Direct Deposit |
| Holiday Pay | Receive an additional $50 for working on a holiday (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) |
| Pay Increase | Yearly review |
| Hiring Areas |
Company Solo – OTR Within a 100 mile radius of the following cities; Bolingbrook, IL Perrysburg, OH Trinity, AL New Iberia, LA Mount Vernon, IL Linden, NJ Waxahachie, TX Easton, PA Fountain Inn, SC Company Teams See Information sheet Owner Operator See Information Sheet |
| Primary Running Areas |
Company Solo – OTR Eastern half of the US – East of I-35 Company Teams See Information sheet Owner Operator See Information Sheet |
| Average Miles per wk. |
Company Solo – OTR Average 2500+ Miles/Week (550+ miles a day is the expectation) Company Teams See Information sheet Owner Operator See Information Sheet |
| Home Time / Days Out |
Company Solo – OTR 2 Weeks Out/2 Days Home 3 Weeks Out/3 Days Home Company Teams See Information sheet Owner Operator See Information Sheet |
| Average Weekly Pay |
Company Solo – OTR $1500.00 per week Company Teams See Information sheet Owner Operator See Information Sheet * Weekly pay depends on miles driven and multiple other factors |
| Driver Vacation Info | Eligible for 1 week paid vacation after 90 day probation period |
| Pre-Pass Provided | Yes |
| Layover Pay | $200/day layover & breakdown pay |
| Dock Detention Pay | $25/hour after 2 hours detention pay (up to $200) |
| Multi-Stop Pay | $35 Extra Stop |
| New York City | No |
| Safety Bonus | $0.05 Safety & Operation Performance Bonus – Paid Monthly |
| Rider Policy | Yes Driver must have no moving violations or accidents in the past 12 months Riders must be at least 18 years old This policy applies only to OTR positions or Owner operators — Teams are not allowed to have a rider They do not pay for a rider travel, they must pay themselves |
| Pet Policy |
Solo: 1 pet allowed Teams: 2 pets allowed |
| Is there 24 hour dispatch? | Yes |
| Fuel Cards Provided | Flying J Pilot Love’s |
| Qualcomm Provided | Samsara ELD |
| Is per diem optional? | Per Diem program available |
| Paid Orientation | $125/Day Orientation Pay |
| How long is Orientation | 2-3 days |
| Orientation is held where? | 465 W crossroads parkway, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 |
| What day does orientation start / end? | If a driver joins on Monday, they usually travel on Sunday If a driver joins on Wednesday, they usually travel on Tuesday |
| Lodging Provided (Where will the driver be staying?) | Yes They provide a single room for solo drivers and one double room for team drivers |
| Meals Provided (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | Usually breakfast is provided by the hotel Lunch is provided during Orientation Dinner is on the Driver |
| Travel Provided (Bus / Plane /Car Rental) | Plane Bus Train * They will handle all travel arrangements for drivers. However, drivers are responsible for getting to the airport, bus station, or train station from their home on their own |
| Insurance Starts When? | Full Health Benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance) Begins 1st of the month after 30th day of employment |
| 401 (k) Retirement Plan | Yes |
NEXT, GO OVER ORIENTATION INFO
ORIENTATION INFO
Orientation will be held in Bolingbrook, IL and be paid at $125/day. It’ll be 2-3 days long, starting on Monday or Wednesday. Travel will be the day before the scheduled orientation date and will be provided by plane, bus or train. However, you will be responsible for getting to the airport, bus station or train station. Lodging and some meals will be provided. Lodging will be a single room for solo drivers and a double for team drivers. Breakfast will be provided by the hotel, lunch is provided during orientation and dinner is on you.
UPON COMPLETION OF THE PRESENTATION, RETURN TO THE CLOSE