Our Vehicle & Contractor Requirements
For Owner Operators
Independent Contractor Requirements
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Tractor must be in good physical and mechanical condition and must pass a D.O.T. annual inspection prior to orientation in Porter, Indiana
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All contractors should understand our customers’ trailers are moved throughout the continental U.S. and Canada
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Three (3) years verifiable over-the-road, tractor-trailer experience
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Tractor should be ELD compliant
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Must pass D.O.T. physical
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Must pass D.O.T. drug testing
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Must be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse
Base Plate & Permits
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Cost of Indiana Base Plate can be deducted from each settlement
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Trailer Transit offers a toll transponder and scale bypass for a nominal fee
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Contractor must provide proof that the current year (2290) Federal Highway Use Tax has been paid
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Contractor must have the original or copy of the original title to the tractor
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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