Independent Contract Truckers

Are you an independent contractor looking for truck driving career opportunities? If you meet the following qualifications, we encourage you to apply for a truck driving career at BTI Special Commodities today!

Qualifications:

• 2 years verifiable experience
• Pass a pre-employment physical
• Pass a pre-employment drug test
• Stable work history
• Minimum 23 years of age
• Valid CDL

May NOT have:

• A DUI * DWI or Open container in the past 5 years
• A chargeable accident 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

Pay Scale:

• 79% of total revenue with a 1 ½ week hold back
• Independent contractors receive 100% of additional pick-ups and stop-offs
• Independent contractors receive 100% of fuel surcharge
• BTI has a guarantee line haul of $.82 per book mile

Benefits:

• DOT Inspection
• $50.00 will be paid to an Independent Contractor who completes a no violation DOT inspection. A copy of the inspection report must be returned to the safety department.
• Rider Policy
• Passengers must be least 11 years of age and an immediate family member.
• Tractor-Trailer Insurance
• Insurance is available through BTI at 3.5% of the insured value of the tractor-trailer
• Bobtail insurance costs $39.00/month

Programs:

• Automatic Deposit: Automatic deposit is available to the bank of your choice with all settlement paperwork being sent to your home.
• Emergency Fund: An emergency fund has been established at the Affinity Credit Union to aid drivers faced with a family emergency. The fund is voluntary and is deducted at $2.00/week. THIS IS A NON-REFUNDABLE PROGRAM.
• Driver Referral Bonus: A $1000.00 bonus is paid to the current BTI driver when a driver referral is qualified, finishes the orientation program and takes dispatch on his/her first load.
• Orientation: A new recruit can expect to spend 3 days completing the orientation process. The recruit will receive $75.00 per day during orientation.

Independent Contractor Requirements:

• 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#

 Independent Contractors Must Have Their Own Equipment:

• Lumber Tarps (8 foot drop) – 1 set
• Steel Tarps – 1 set
• 4 ‘Straps (14)
• Winches (14)
• Chains and binders (10)
• Dunn age – 6 to 8 pieces of hardwood
• 2” straps (2)
• Coil racks (8)
• ALL EQUIPMENT MUST PASS A SIGN ON INSPECTION

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