• Pass a pre-employment physical.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Stable work history.
• Valid C.D.L.
• Neat Appearance.
• Complete 3 day orientation.
• Any chargeable accidents in the last 12 months.
• More than 2 moving violations in the last 12 months.
• More than 5 moving violations in the last 3 years.
• Suspensions of any nature in the past 12 months.
Independent Contractor Flatbed Division
• 78% of total revenue with a 1 1/2 week hold back
• Owners receive 100% of additional pick-ups and stop-offs also tarp pay.
• For independent contractor not possessing a flatbed trailer: Trailer rental is assessed at 10% of the line haul of the load you are on. This fee will not exceed $700 per month.
• BTI-SCI HAS A GUARANTEE LINE HAUL OF $.82 PER BOOK MILE.
• $50.00 will be paid to any Independent Contractor who completes a no violation found DOT inspection. A copy of the inspection report must be returned to the safety department.
Rider Policy
Passengers must be 11 years of age and be an immediate family member. Safety will issue a rider permission slip good for 30 days. No more than 1 rider at a time is permitted in the truck. The driver must have completed 60 days of accident free service to qualify.
Automatic deposit is available to the bank of your choice with all settlement paperwork being sent to your home. A deposit slip from your bank is needed to set up the automatic transferral account. The deposit will show in your account by the close of business on Friday.
Emergency Fund
An emergency fund has been established at the 310 Credit Union to aid drivers faced with a family emergency. The fund is voluntary and is deducted at $2.00 per week. THIS IS NON-REFUNDABLE PROGRAM.
Credit Union
BTI is a member of the 310 Credit Union in Des Moines, IA. All services offered by the Credit Union are available to the Independent Contractor. There is a $25.00 membership fee required to join.
Driver Referral Bonus
A $750.00 bonus is paid to the current BTI driver when a driver referral is qualified, finishes the orientation program and leaves on his/her 1st load.
Orientation
A new recruit can expect to spend 3 days completing the orientation process. Mileage to BTI will be paid at $ .31 per mile and the recruit will receive $75.00 per day during orientation. Each recruit must complete the following tasks prior to dispatch.
• Sign Independent Contractor lease.
• Complete all required BTI paperwork.
• Watch all required movies.
• Meet with all of the department staff members.
• Receive BTI handbook.
Tractor-Trailer Insurance
Insurance is available through BTI at 3.5% of the insurable value of the tractor-trailer. Bobtail Insurance cost $39.00 per month.
Independent Contractor needs at time of Lease
• Copy of the title
• Copy of Federal road use tax (2290)
• Proof of insurance
• Copy of bill of sale for the driver file
• Federal ID#
• Copy of Social Security Card
• Copy of Drivers License
All Flatbed Independent Contractors must have their own equipment even if renting a BTI trailer.
Minimum Requirments:
• Lumber Tarps (8 foot drop) - 1 set
• Steel Tarps - 1 set
• 4' Straps (14)
• Winches (14)
• Chains and binders (10)
• Dunnage - 6 to 8 pieces of hardwood
• 2" Straps (2)
ALL TRACTORS MUST PASS A SIGN ON INSPECTION BOTH DOT AND BTI VISUAL. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST MEET FEDERAL DOT REQUIREMENTS.