Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
We are located at 1346 W. Main St. Auburn, KY 42206. Our terminal is 20 miles west of Bowling Green, KY.
Office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST.
While we are able to service the 48 continental states, we currently run mostly east of the I35. We do not run to NYC or north of there. We have a variety of dedicated freight from our customers.
We haul palletized freight of all kinds, no driver unload. We are certified to haul Hazmat materials as well as liquor.
Driver Pay & Benefits
Base pay starts at .50/mile – .60/mile depending on drivers’ over the road experience. Drivers get .06/mile more on loaded miles going to east coast, and .03-.12/mile extra on short hauls. Hazmat endorsed drivers make .04/mile more on loaded hazmat miles. Drivers are given raises based on their annual performance reviews.
We offer Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance, which includes dental and vision. We also offer supplemental insurance, as well as life insurance. Drivers are eligible to enroll after their first 60 days.
We also offer a 401k plan with 2% matching, paid holidays, and paid time. We are a W2 company, so you never have to worry about being without workers comp or paying annual lump sums to the IRS.
See more benefits on our careers page!
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Equipment & Policies
Our fleet consists of Kenworth (T600, T660, T680) and Freightliner Coronados. We pull 53 Ft dry vans. Truck availability is limited and all trucks are 13 speed manuals.
Drivers are out one week at a time and home every weekend for a 34-48 hour reset.
All trucks are governed at 70 mph. This speed is non-negotiable.
We are open to hiring graduates but would need to know the details of the DOT offense to decide on eligibility.
Yes, we conduct random drug tests, per DOT guidelines. We do not decide who is chosen for these. If you have medication that has been prescribed by a doctor, which could impair driving or show positive on a drug screen, you must notify HR as soon as possible.
Yes, while pets are allowed in trucks, we do have a standard of mid to small-sized, short-haired dogs. Dogs must have a non-aggressive temperament.
We allow passengers to ride in truck but require paperwork to be turned in to HR beforehand.