Position title
Owner Operator
Description
Owner Operator Truck Driver - Independent Contractor
Responsibilities
- Tractor must be in good physical and mechanical condition and must pass a D.O.T. annual inspection prior to orientation in Porter, Indiana
- All contractors should understand our customers’ trailers are moved throughout the continental U.S.
- Three (3) years verifiable over-the-road, tractor-trailer experience
- Tractor should be ELD compliant
- Must pass D.O.T. physical
- Must pass D.O.T. drug testing
- Must be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse
Qualifications
Base Plate & Permits
- Cost of Indiana Base Plate can be deducted from each settlement
- Trailer Transit offers a toll transponder and scale bypass for a nominal fee
- Contractor must provide proof that the current year (2290) Federal Highway Use Tax has been paid
- Contractor must have the original or copy of the original title to the tractor
- Trailer Transit provides ALL other permits
Suggested Additional Equipment
- Due to the nature of our business and the needs of our customer base, it is highly recommended that you have a sliding 5th wheel with a long slide, either at time of sign-on or shortly thereafter.
- CDL endorsements for Tank, Doubles, and Hazmat
- Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
- Tie down equipment:
- Six 20” chains, 5/16” high tensile or 3/8”
- Eight tire chains
- Six chain binders
- Four 4”x30” straps with flat hooks
- Four ratchet-type winches
- Light Bar – used on trailers without rear lights or if the electrical system is not compatible
- Pintle Hook, Ball Hitch, and Electric Brakes
Contacts
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 800.922.7448
Please note: Recruiting Hours are 8 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday.
Hiring organization
Employment Type
Full-time
Beginning of employment
2021
Industry
Transportation
Job Location
Remote work possible
Base Salary
$3000-$5000 Per month
Date posted
03/24/2021
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