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Driver FAQs

What states do you run?

Regional Midwest - primarily within about 500 miles of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, including Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, and Indiana.

What is the average length of haul?

Most runs are regional, single-day or short multi-day lanes, since we focus on a roughly 500-mile radius.

Is this dry van or other trailer types?

53' dry van, plus power only when a customer stages a trailer.

How is freight assigned?

We run primarily spot-market freight with active load planning, so customers and lanes vary week to week.

How often am I home?

Most drivers are home every weekend, with occasional exceptions for freight or weather.

Do drivers take trucks home?

[Confirm policy with recruiter.] Many regional operations allow it depending on where you are based.

How does pay work?

Percentage-based pay on linehaul. See the Driver Pay page for real weekly examples and the full breakdown.

How is detention paid?

Detention is paid after a set free time at the shipper or receiver. [Confirm rate and threshold.]

How is layover handled?

Layover is paid when you are held out beyond a normal schedule. [Confirm rate.]

What about holiday pay?

[Confirm holiday policy with recruiter.]

What happens during breakdowns?

You are not penalized for a truck going down through no fault of yours. [Confirm breakdown pay policy.]

What experience do you require?

We prefer experienced Class A CDL drivers with a safe record. [Confirm minimum months/years.]

Do you hire recent CDL graduates?

Our focus is experienced drivers rather than new graduates.

What is your hiring standard?

Selective - we value safety, professionalism, and a stable work history over filling seats.

What ELD do you use?

We use Motive for ELD and tracking. [Confirm.]

How are loads tracked?

Through Motive GPS, which also gives shippers live ETA visibility.

How are fuel stops handled?

[Confirm fuel card / fuel network details with recruiter.]

Can riders come along?

[Confirm passenger policy.]

Can pets ride along?

[Confirm pet policy.]

What is orientation like?

A straightforward onboarding focused on getting you running safely and quickly. [Confirm length/format.]

How often are trucks serviced or replaced?

We run late-model Cascadias and maintain them on a real preventive-maintenance schedule. [Confirm replacement cadence.]

Is the equipment automatic or manual?

[Confirm transmission type.]

Do you offer benefits?

[Confirm benefits offered - health, PTO, etc.]

How do I apply?

Start with the short interest form on our contact page. Experienced, qualified drivers move quickly to a full application.

How fast will I hear back?

We respond quickly to qualified applicants - good drivers should not have to wait.

Where are you based?

Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Don’t see your question?

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