FAQ
Q. What type of benefits do you provide?
A. We have available low cost medical, prescription card, dental, vision, life and short-term disability. All benefits are available for a single individual or for the family. See the Company Driver Benefits section for a full explanation.
Q. As a Company Driver, what type of equipment will I be driving?
A. Most of our fleet consists of International 9400 Eagles with Cummins Engines. You will have an assigned tractor since we do not slip-seat the equipment.
Q. What type of transmission do you have in the truck?
A. Meritor 10-speed transmission.
Q. Do your trucks have cruise control?
A. Yes.
Q. Do you have satellite communications?
A. Yes. Load assignments, fueling and routing suggestions are sent to the truck through a satellite communication system. The system allows you to communicate with Fleet management and many other departments within the company without ever leaving the truck.
Q. What is your load dispatch policy?
A. As a driver, you will receive one preferred load from dispatch. If there is more than one low deadhead, preferred load available you may be offered a second or possibly even a third load.
Q. Is the company mileage pay calculated on industry standard "short route miles?"
A. No. Hunt Transportation, Inc. pays "practical route miles" to all its drivers. This change was made with the best interests of our drivers in mind. At Hunt Transportation, we believe if you drive practical routes you should be paid practical route miles.
Q. Are the company trucks governed with respect to speed?
A. Our speed policy is 65 miles per hour.
Q. Does the Company have forced routing?
A. No. We do provide a suggested route guide at the time of dispatch. This assists us with maintaining fuel efficiency and supports our ability to pay drivers practical route miles instead of short route miles.
Q. How can I take advantage of your family rider program?
A. Specific family members are allowed to ride along at no cost to the driver. Authorized passengers are a spouse, children, step children, foster children and grandchildren of the driver. Generally, only one passenger from this group can be on the truck at a time and all passengers must be cleared and authorized by the Safety Department before getting on the truck.
Q. Does Military Experience count toward qualification?
A. Military personnel who have a Class A CDL or verifiable over the road experience, or successfully completed an approved truck driving school will be looked upon favorably and most often may qualify for employment.
Q: When do I have to chain up?
A: There are several different rules regarding the use of chains depending on the state where you are driving. Specific information concerning chain requirements can be found on our site.
