COPY OF CDL (front and back), and MEDICAL CARD REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION
*** Once a driver is approved, these documents are needed to get them over the finish line. To prevent delays, please make sure we have those from the start.
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
TEMPORARY REQUIRMENTS FOR LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVERS
Pre-Qualifications | |
Minimum Age | 23 |
Minimum Experience (tractor Trailer/OTR) | 2 Years OTR in the last 3 Years (Section A on the Driver Grading System) 18-23 months of experience (Section A on the Driver Grading System) – Less experience needed, and held to a higher standard on the MVR/PSP violations * Must have MAJORITY OTR experience. (Sleeping in a truck, running log books) |
Moving Violations | No more than 2 in the past 12 months No more than 4 in the past 3 years No Serious moving violations in the past 3 years |
Serious Moving Violations |
None in the past 3 years; -Excessive speed (15mph + ) -Reckless/careless driving -Leaving the scene -Hit and run -Failure to report -Violation as a result of an accident -Improper or erratic lane change -Following too close -Operating a commercial motor vehicle without a valid CDL or possession of a CDL or without proper class or endorsement -Texting in violation of state or local law -The use of a hand-held mobile telephone while driving -Speeding in a work/construction zone |
Policy on License suspensions | Will Review |
Incidents/Accidents | 0 in the last 12 months No more than 3 in the last 3 years None of the following in the past 7 years: Ran off road Dropped trailer Topped trailer Jackknife Rollover No Preventable DOT Accidents in the past 3 years * Incidents are anything none DOT preventable. As long as non DOT preventable, it’s not an DQ for having just one in the past 12 months. |
Max. Number of Jobs- in the last 3 years | No more than 3 in the last 12 months No more than 9 in the past 3 years *** No Job Hoppers!!! *** WEL is not interested in drivers with like 20+ jobs in the past 10 years |
Policy Against Unemployment- even if it is accounted for | Will review |
Terminated Applicants | No safety terminations |
Felony Convictions – How old must they be? Based off the conviction date? What are the “silver bullets”? |
Will Review |
Misdemeanors- How old must they be? Automatic DQ’s? |
Will Review |
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? |
No Hazmat required |
Reimbursed for Haz-Mat? | NA |
Haz-Mat Pay Info | NA |
Other Endorsements Required | NA |
Long Form Physical Required Up Front? | No |
Drug Testing | Urine only |
Other Automatic DQ’s. | No failed Drug Test in the last 5 years |
BENEFITS
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION/LIFE INS
PAID ORIENTATION/TRAINING/VACATION
401K RETIREMENT PLAN
Benefits available after 60 days of employment
NEXT, GO OVER EQUIPMENT INFO
EQUIPMENT INFO
You’ll be running 2021-2024 model Peterbilt 579 Ultralofts with automatic transmissions. WEL does have KW T680’s but they are rarely open. All trucks have APU’s (mostly ThermoKing but also some Carriers on older units). They also have refrigerators, power inverters and are governed at 70 mph on pedal and cruise. Cameras are outward facing only.
Trucks are permanently assigned and can be taken home for time off. Drivers in the Northeast can park at their Allentown, PA terminal and South FL drivers must be willing to park the truck at the Winter Haven Terminal for time off.
Riders are allowed but must be at least 6 years old and there will be a $16 per month charge. Dogs are allowed with a 60lb limit. There will be a $750 non-refundable deposit required paid at $75 per week. (Service animals are excluded from deposit as long as documentation is provided.)
NEXT, GO OVER CARRIER INFO
CARRIER INFO
WEL is an established company originally established in 1975 and is based out of Oklahoma City, OK. They currently offer OTR routes for company drivers delivering reefer freight. They haul pork, but not alcohol and can work with drivers who need that accommodated.
Presentation | |
Sign-On Bonus | None at this time |
Driver Types | Company Solo |
Type of Freight | Reefer They haul pork, but not alcohol and can work with drivers who need that accommodated |
Type of Equipment | 2021 – 2024 model Peterbilt 579 Ultralofts We have KW T680s but they are rarely open All trucks have APUs (mostly ThermoKing but also have some Carriers on older units) All trucks have refrigerators All trucks have power inverters Trucks are governed at 70 MPH on the cruise and 70 MPH on the pedal Outward facing cameras ONLY |
Transmission Type | Automatics |
Is truck permanently assigned to the driver? | YES |
Can truck be taken home for time off? | YES * Drivers in the Northeast can park at their Allentown, PA terminal * South FL Drivers must be willing to park the truck at the Winter haven Terminal when they go on home time |
% of Drop and Hook | 65% |
% of No Touch | 99% |
% are Haz-Mat Loads | <5% |
Pay Scale (Solo) | $0.62cpm (includes a $.10cpm per diem) Weekly Guarantee – $1,250 Average Miles = 2,087 Top 50% Average Mile = 2,697 Average Gross – $1,550 Top 50% Average Gross – $1,740 |
When are drivers paid? | Weekly |
How are drivers paid? | Direct Deposit |
Pay Increase | Upon Review |
Primary Running Areas | East of I35 – Non-forced to NYC (Expect to run all 48 however) |
Home Time / Days Out | 2 weeks out Every week out is one day home Up to 3 weeks out *** South FL – Drivers must be willing to stay out on the road 3 weeks at a time |
Driver Vacation Info | 1 week your first year2 your second year |
How is Driver Vacation Calculated? | 52 week avg. |
Rider Policy | Must be at least 6 years old $16 a month |
Pet Policy | 60lb limit Dogs only $75 a week up to $750 (excluding service animals with documentation) |
Is there 24 hour dispatch? | YES |
Does driver have routing / fuel stop flexibility? | NO |
Is per diem optional? | NO |
Paid Orientation | $125 per Day |
How long is Orientation | 3 days |
Orientation is held where? | De Pere, WI |
What day does orientation start / end? | Mondays-WednesdayWednesday-Friday |
Lodging Provided (Where will the driver be staying?) | YES |
Meals Provided (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | Lunch |
Travel Provided (Bus / Plane /Car Rental) | Travel will be anything that the driver prefers as long as feasible in price |
Insurance Starts When? | See Benefits File |
NEXT, GO OVER ORIENTATION INFO
ORIENTATION INFO
Orientation will be 3 days long (Monday-Wednesday/Wednesday-Friday), paid at $125 per day and held in De Pere, WI. Lodging will be provided as well as lunch and travel. Travel will be anything the driver prefers as long as it’s feasible in price.
UPON COMPLETION OF THE PRESENTATION, RETURN TO THE CLOSE