DRIVING OPPORTUNITIES

• Must have 2 years verifiable CDL-A driving experience
• Minimum age requirement is 24 years old
• Tractor must be 6 years or newer model year with a current DOT inspection
• Summit provides trailer
• Driver will be requested to scale up to 44,000 pounds
• Driver should be willing to drive minimum of 2,000 miles per wk
• Our fleet averages 2,800 miles per week (depending on driver's ability)
• Comdata fuel card provided (drivers are charged actual transaction fee)
• We do not run west of Colorado, mostly SE, SW, upper MW.
• Proactive dispatch. Loads are planned before you deliver.
• No forced dispatch (daily calls required)
• Driver's are through home every weekend
• We do not solicit dedicated east coast freight
• Our Philosophy: Our customers are your customers! Service is King!!
• 99% no touch freight
• An escrow account is required. (Via payroll deductions)
• Summit pays for lettering on tractor and pre-contract hire drug test. If driver terminates prior to 3 months service, he is responsible for these expenses via escrow account.
• Driver must own a cell phone with national long distance service plan.
• Proof of Workers Comp. or Occupational Accident Insurance is necessary.
• Proof of bobtail insurance (certificate) is necessary.
• Summit has a large parking lot for tractor and trailer weekend parking
• Compensation:
  • $.15 per mile EXPEDITE premium
  • Paid on "practical miles", not "short miles"
  • Regional rate sliding scale applies for 0-300 miles (5 rate brakes)
  • $30 for each stop except first origin p/u and final delivery
  • Paid weekly (all paperwork due Monday by noon, paid the following Wednesday)
  • Direct check deposit is method of driver compensation
  • Fuel surcharge is paid to drivers (while in effect)