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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