Transport America

Transport America

Location: 1715 Yankee Doodle Road Eagan, MN 55121

(800) 447-1211

General Information
Established in: 1984 (25 years ago)
Type of Company: Public
Number of employees: 1,000 - 4,999
Number of company trucks: 1,000 - 4,999
Number of owner operators: 1,000 - 4,999

JOB OVERVIEW

Company Information

BUSINESS INCREASED!! DRIVERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY!!! MAKE THE MONEY YOU DESERVE!!

NEW BUSINESS = LOTS OF FREIGHT!!

EXPERIENCED DRIVERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY!

GET THE MILES YOU NEED WHILE DRIVING FOR THE BEST KEPT SECRET!!


Part Time Driver Needed

Run Grand Forks, ND - Winnipeg
3 - 4 nights a week
CDL A w/ Hazmat
Must pass DOT physical.
Must have credentials to travel to Canada
800-447-1211 ext 2133
www.transportamerica.com

Transport America


1715 Yankee Doodle Road
Eagan, MN 55121
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Phone: 800-447-1211
Hiring Area
Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas
Kentucky Michigan Minnesota Missouri
Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Wisconsin
Type Of Employment Offered
Company Driver

Type Of Trailers Pulled
Van
Requirements
Drivers must have the following CDL class(es) Class A
Drivers must have the following CDL endorsements
Driver's minimum age required to work 21 years old
Driver's minimum amount of experience required to work 6 months
If a driver has a DUI/DWI, how old must it be? At least 7 years ago
If a driver has a felony, how old must it be? At least 7 years ago
Maximum Moving Violation Restrictions for past 3 years 2
Maximum Preventable Accident Restrictions past 3 years 2
Do you accept Driving School graduates?
General Information
Type Of Runs:
Example (48 / DED / REG / LTL)
OTR
Time Away From Home:
Example (10 - 14 Days)
10-14 Days
Lease Purchase Available:
Paid Orientation:
Rider Programs - Spouse Yes
Rider Programs - Child Yes
Pets No
Pay Information
Starting Pay:
South - $.32 Midwest - $.33 Northeast/West - $.34
1 year Experience:
South - $.35 Midwest - $.36 Northeast/West - $.37
2 years Experience:
South - $.35.5 Midwest - $.36.5 Northeast/West - $.37.5
3 years Experience:
South - $.36 Midwest - $.37 Northeast/West - $.38
4 years Experience:
South - $.36.5 Midwest - $.37.5 Northeast/West - $.38.5
5 years Experience:
South - $.37 Midwest - $.38Northeast/West - $.39
6 years Experience:

South - $.37.5 Midwest - $.38.5 Northeast/West - $.39.5
7 years Experience:
South - $.38 Midwest - $.39 Northeast/West - $.40
8 years Experience:
South - $.39 Midwest - $.40Northeast/West - $.41
9 years Experience:
South - $.40 Midwest - $.41Northeast/West - $.42
10 years Experience:
South - $.41 Midwest - $.42 Northeast/West - $.43
Benefits
Cost To Driver Benefits: depends on plan choice
Cost Family Benefits: depends on plan choice
Dental:
Retirement:
Bonuses, Other Pay, Miscellaneous
Bonuses:
Lay Over Pay: $75.00
Breakdown Pay: No
Loading/Unloading: Yes
Tarp Pay: No
Extra Pickup: Yes
Company Comments
Requirements:
School graduates: Transport America currently requires a minimum of 6 months recent solo experience.
Please feel free to check back for posted updates regarding inexperienced drivers.

Pay:
Up to $.39 depending on area of country and experience.

Area Guide:
South - GA, TN, TX
Midwest - OH, IN, IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, KS, MI, KY
Northeast/West - PA, CA

Driver Referral Bonus:
$500 (pay out $250 and $250)

*NEW HIRE PAY RATE IS CAPPED AT THE RATE FOR 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE. IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN 5 YEARS EXP. THE RATE COMING ON WOULD BE THE RATE AT 5 YEARS IN THEIR GEOGRAPHIC AREA

NEW POLICY:

No more than 2 moving violations and/or preventable accidents in the past 3 years.

School graduates: Transport America currently requires a minimum of 6 months recent solo experience.

Please feel free to check back for posted updates regarding inexperienced drivers.


About Transport America:

Transport America is one of the nation's largest truckload carriers offering an array of freight carriage and logistics services in North America. Transport America provides full truckload services, utilizing state of the art tractors, trailers, and computer intelligence. The average age of our tractors is 2.2 years and 5.9 years for our trailers; and we have an exclusive operating platform developed by Transport America for all of your logistical needs. All of our company and contractor trucks are equipped with satellite tracking, and are supported by state of the art information systems that support: Electronic Data Interchange, satellite tracking, Internet based load status and document retrieval. At Transport America, we are an industry leader in delivering your product safely, with consistent and reliable service. Our corporate headquarters, central dispatch, and customer service are located in Eagan, MN with Support Centers located throughout the United States. Transport America's market focus is the Eastern half of the United States, Central Canada, and Mexico through the port of Laredo, TX. Transport America offers a comprehensive array of services designed to meet the specific needs of our customers.

Transport America Terminals:

  • Eagan, MN

Job Title:

Trucking Jobs

HIRING POSITIONS:

Company Driver Solo

HIRING STATES:

GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, OH, PA, TN, TX, WI

EQUIPMENT TYPES:

DryBox,

Payment Options:

Other Benefits:

% No-Touch Freight [ 0 ],
Home Time Offered: [ ],
Est. Miles A Week: [ Varies ],
Orientation Length: [ None ] ,
Satellite Communications: [ Other ]

General Job Requirments:

Minimum Age: 21
License Classes: A
OTR Exp: 6 - 9 months
Local Exp: Not Relevant
Endorsements Required: None

Endorsements Required:
None
DUI Policy: Must be before Nov 21, 2004
Felony Policy: Must be before Nov 21, 2004
Moving Violations: 2
Reckless Driving Violations: 0
Preventable Accidents: 2

Transport America

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