Towaway Driver
Job description
Competitive settlements with regular incentives for growth Based upon trip mileage between the origin/destination and the rate per mile Operating Area: Trips starts from Elkhart, Indiana area. We also have a seasonal yard in Ladson, South Carolina. Delivering througout the U.S. and Canada. Drivers Choose where they would like to go based on the available loads.
If you are not able to enter Canada or simply prefer to stay in the States, we are able to accommodate you. If you are a Canadian citizen, you will be limited to delivering in Canada unless you possess a U.S. permanent resident card. Safe-driving program with incentives at various mileage levels 50% No-Fee Advance on Fees for Services Corporate discounts with national hotel chains EFS card-facilitated compensation of fees for services No forced dispatch Immediate settlements Fuel surcharge Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm EST dispatch & after hours pick-up Driver Appreciation Week to recognize how important the drivers are to the success of our company 1099 Position T4A for Canadian Contractors Seasonal Drivers Welcome!
Rider/Passenger Policy Minimum of 23 years of age Must have at least 18 months experience Two or fewer moving violations in the past three years Two or fewer accidents in the past three years, regardless of fault No suspensions in the last three years No major violations within the last seven years DOT Physical exam and effective for a minimum of one (1) year from the date of the examination Pass a drug screen – done during orientation Successful completion of road test if you are not a CDL driver Current chauffeur/for hire license or appropriate driver’s license for your state Proper documents that establish identity and nationality and comply with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), such as U.
S. passport, passport card, or enhanced driver’s license. You will need either a Class 4 or better load leveling hitch and receiver (vertically adjustable and complete with the sway bars and saddles) or a fifth wheel rated for at least 15,000 lbs. A gooseneck and pintle hooks are not required but may assist you with backhauls.
Your mudflaps must completely cover each back tire with no more than 3-4 inches of ground clearance while loaded. You must have a mounted, secured fire extinguisher, a set of flares or triangles, a small breakaway battery (12 volts is usually sufficient), a lug wrench, jack, tire gauge, basic small hand tools, spare fuses, and a trailer break control.
Your mirrors must be extendable, capable of towing 102 inches-wide trailers. Your windshield must not have any cracks and your tires need to be in good condition. Any window tint must allow at least 70% of light through. All of the foregoing requirements are necessary to comply with the applicable Federal and State safety regulations.
Equipment requirements – Towaway Single Pulls Towaway drivers provide their own 3/4-ton or 1-ton trucks (10 years or newer). Accessories and add-ons, including fifth wheels, hitches and receivers, must meet weight, tolerance, and safety requirements: Fifth wheel not less than 15,000 pounds – Currently not mandatory Hitch/receiver not less than Class IV Must be adjustable (vertical) and be complete with 1,000-pound stabilizer and equalizer bars (not mandatory) 2 5/16 inch & 2 inch required ball sizes – needs to be a solid shank Mirrors capable of towing 102 inches-wide trailers Mud flaps required and must cover both tires completely Under load, mud flaps should have no more than 4 inches of ground clearance Optional accessory fuel tanks and/or tool boxes must be installed using Department of Transportation guidelines and cannot extend above bed rails Trailer brake control installed Truck registration (Plate is to be registered at 20,000 to 26,000 pounds) 12-volt battery Annual DOT truck inspection (within the last 90 days of starting orientation) and be in good appearance No window tint on the driver and passenger front windows Safety items required: Fire extinguisher mounted Flares/triangles (set of three) Tire gauge Lug wrench/jack/torque wrench Spare fuses Basic small hand tools Pad lock Equipment requirements – Towaway Multiples Standard Classic Transport requirements listed above, plus: For Truck and Trailer combo : CDL A license required 2 years or more of step deck, lowboy, or semi experience required Must provide and maintain own IFTA and IRP Must provide a scale ticket with actual weight of truck/trailer combo Equipment: 1 ton dually with standard 8 foot bed All Classic Transport equipment requirements for truck All Classic Transport documentary requirements for truck and trailer, including title on trailer Must provide pictures of set-up Trailer must be 48-53’ long, 100-102” wide Additional equipment requirements: tie downs, ramps, working winch For Haul and Tow: CDL A license required if the trucks GVWR is over 26,000 pounds Must provide and maintain own IFTA and IRP if combined actual weight of truck and freight is over 26,000 lbs Must provide a scale ticket with actual weight Equipment: Flat bed truck (1 ton or larger), with the bed at a minimum of 25 foot long, 8 foot wide All Classic Transport equipment requirements for truck All Classic Transport documentary requirements for truck and trailer, including title on trailer Must provide pictures of set-up Additional equipment requirements: tie downs, bonnets, chains, 2 ball stands, center rail, extended ramps, 9000 lbs winch
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