General Experience and Licensing

• Experience: Minimum of 12 months verifiable Tractor Trailer experience within the past 3 years.
  • Exceptions: Experience in logging, oilfields, and farms is not counted.
• CDL Requirement: Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in the state of residence prior to application.

Trainer-Specific Requirements

• Experience: Must also have a minimum of 12 months verifiable Tractor Trailer experience within the past 3 years.
  • Training Experience: Training experience counts towards the required experience but does not count towards the Tractor Trailer Driving School (TDS) portion.

Team Driver Requirements

• Residency: Both drivers in a team must reside in the same state.

Moving Violations

• Allowed Violations: One moving violation in a personal vehicle is allowed within the past 3 years.
  • Disallowed Violations: No moving violations in a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) are permitted within the past 3 years.

Serious Offenses and Disqualifications

• Under the Influence: No instances of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, including refusal to undergo testing.
• Leaving Accident Scene: No incidents of leaving the scene of an accident.
• Fatality Causing: No involvement in causing a fatality through negligent operation of a CMV.
• CDL Status Violations: No driving while the CDL is suspended, revoked, or cancelled.
• Felony Usage: No use of a vehicle to commit a felony.
• Railroad Violations: No Railroad-Highway Grade crossing violations.
• Out of Service Orders: No violations of out of service orders.
• Lane Change Violations: No improper or erratic lane changes.

Specific Traffic Violations (None Allowed in a CMV)

• Speeding: No speeding 15 mph or more over the limit.
• Reckless Driving: No reckless driving incidents.
• Following Too Close: No violations for following too closely.
• CDL Violations:
  • No driving a CMV without obtaining a CDL.
  • No driving a CMV without a CDL in possession.
  • No driving without the proper class or endorsements for the cargo being hauled.
• Mobile Device Violations: No texting or handheld mobile device violations.

Additional Information

• Average Weekly Miles: Drivers can expect to cover between 800 to 1,100 miles per week.
• Average Weekly Pay (Gross): Drivers can expect to earn between $1,000 to $1,400 gross per week.
• Trailers Per Week: Drivers typically handle 2-4 trailers on average per week.
• Hiring Radius: Applicants must live within a 100-mile radius of Morehead, KY.

This comprehensive summary ensures that candidates meet all necessary qualifications and avoid disqualifying behaviors to be eligible for the positions of tractor trailer drivers and trainers.

If you're a skilled and dedicated truck driver looking for a rewarding opportunity with excellent compensation and benefits, apply now to join our team. Drive with us and experience the difference in your career!