Qualifications
Owner Operator Requirements
- » MINIMUM AGE – 22 Years old
- » PHYSICAL QUALIFICATION – Driver must meet federal DOT medical requirements
- » DRIVING EXPERIENCE – Must possess at least twelve (12) months of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience within the past three (3) years.
- » DRIVING RECORD: ACCIDENTS – No more than three (3) minor preventable accidents within the preceding three (3) years. No involvement in a preventable DOT recordable accident in the past 12 months. Note: Any accident may disqualify an applicant based on the circumstances and severity.
- » DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE – Individuals convicted of DWI, DUI, (driving under the influence of alcohol and/or a controlled substance), refusal to submit to an alcohol or controlled substance test, or an open container while operating a commercial or private motor vehicle within the last ten (10) years will be disqualified.
- » DRIVING RECORD: TICKETS – Driver may not have more than two (2) moving violations in the past three (3) years.
- » DISQUALIFYING VIOLATIONS – Drivers having any of the following violations are disqualified:
- » Felony involving a motor vehicle
- » Leaving the scene of an accident
- » Manslaughter or negligent homicide involving a motor vehicle
- » Any offense that would disqualify an applicant from obtaining Hazmat endorsement or TWIC card as issued by Transportation Security Administration
- » Hit and Run