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Driver Qualification/Equipment Needs
Driver Requirements
  • Be professional in appearance
    We do have a dress code, which will be addressed at orientation.
  • Age Requirement
    Horizon Transport's independent contractor drivers must be at least 25 years of age.
  • CDL Requirement
    Each state may differ regarding what minimum license class you should possess. You must check with your state DMV and let them know that you are desiring to use your truck to deliver recreational vehicles for hire.
  • Acceptable MVR
    Reports will be checked for the previous 3 years. It cannot contain more than 1 moving violation or a total of 4 points. There must be no moving violation suspensions.
    ***A history of Drug-related convictions, DUI, DWI, OWI, careless driving, reckless driving or habitual offender convictions will disqualify an applicant from further consideration. ***
  • Full 10 year work history
    You must document a full 10 year work history on your application. If you have any gap of more than 60 days between jobs or more than 4 work references, you must submit a professional letter of recommendation.
    What is a professional letter?
  • Road Test
    Pass a company road test.
  • Pass a DOT Drug test at Horizon Transport specified facility
    Drug testing must be done in Wakarusa on day 1 of orientation. The current cost is $45.00.
  • Pass a DOT Physical
    May use existing physical if it has been administered within the previous 6 months of your application date. Physical testing can be done locally for $45.00.
  • Phone
    Every driver must have a active cell phone. (Before you come to orientation have an active cell phone and voice mail established.)
  • Plate deposit
    Each contractor will be assigned transporter plates during orientation. The refundable deposit requirment is $50.00 for two plates.
  • Damage Deposit
    Each qualified contractor is required to establish a damage deposit during the orientation period. The damage deposit is $1000. We understand that this can be a hardship for new contractors. Therefere, two options are available.
    1. Personal check, money order or cash.
    2. You may have 10% of each trip deducted until you attain the $1000 level.
    ***In the event that a contractor de-leases, prior to completing 25 loads, a $250 administrative fee will be charged against the deposit. ***
Equipment Requirements
Insurance

  • You must have Non Trucking Liability Insurance ($500,000 minimum policy)
What is Non Trucking Liability? Click here  

Brown & Brown contact:
Contact: Pam St. John
Phone: 800-846-7873
E-mail: pstjohn@bbtoledo.com

Current Brown & Brown price
$42.00 per month
(Non-trucking liability only)

CCR contact:
Contact: Dwayne Goad
Phone: 877-814-1236
E-mail: dwayne@ccrins.com

Please click here to see their flyer.
 
It will be the contractor's responsibility to provide standard Comprehensive and Collision coverage for the truck. The bobtail coverage is in addition to this standard coverage.
Truck
  • You must submit a copy of your vehicle registration
  • Truck model year 2003 and newer
    Horizon requires trucks to be no older than 2003 and no smaller than 3/4 ton. This means you may come aboard with a 2003, or newer, model truck and you may continue to use that truck as long as it is safe, reliable, and presentable.
  • Truck must be owned
    If your truck is under a lease we will not process your application.
  • Truck must be a full size ¾ or 1 ton (dually not necessary) No mid size trucks or vans
    Horizon Transport will not lease on any truck bed under 8 foot long. Your truck will be measured at orientation and must meet our 8 foot standard length.
  • Must submit a completed DOT inspection
    Inspection can be done at the following location:
           Dan's Service Center- Wakarusa and Elkhart, IN, D&M Automotive or Monteith Tire, Wakarusa, IN
    Note: Before a DOT truck inspection is administered, you must have an emergency triangle kit and a mounted fire extinguisher in your truck.
  • Truck must be equipped with the following:
    1. Class III receiver
                   Rated at least 10,000 pounds
    2. 5th wheel link to picture of 5th wheel hitch
             Rated at least 20,000 pounds
    3. Gooseneck hitch link to picture of Gooseneck
    4. Full width mud flaps link to picture of mud flaps
             Located at rear bumper, as well as mud flaps directly behind the tire
    5. Extended mirrors link to picture of extended mirrors
                   for 102 inch trailers
    6. Distribution bar link to picture of distributon bar
             with 1,000 pound load
    7. Credit card link to picture of Credit card
                   for your own truck repairs (on the road)
    8. Torque wrench link to picture of Torque wrench
             rating of 125 pounds (to tighten trailer lugs at the beginning of a trip)
             with 3 deep well 6 point socket sizes: 7/8, 13/16, and 3/4
    9. Electric brakes control link to picture of Electric brakes
    10. Appropriate bed plug and bumper plug link to picture of bed and bumper plug
    11. 2 ball sizes: 2" and 2 5/16" link to picture of ball sizes
    12. Electric brake break away battery link to picture of Break away battery
            DOT requires the battery to be a  "wet" cell battery not a dry cell
            You can buy battery at Dan's Service Center in Wakarusa, IN when you come for Orientation
    13. Emergency Triangle Kit link to picture of Break away battery
    14. Mounted fire extinguisher in your truck link to picture of Break away battery

    Optional Equipment:
    1. Pintle Hook link to picture of Pintle Hook
    2. Need four 27 foot tie down straps link to picture of a strap
                   that are 2 inches wide. These are used for securing stacked loads.
    3. General Tool Kit link to picture of General Tools
    4. Set of Fuses for your truck link to picture of Fuses for truck
Can I use a 4 wheel drive pickup truck?
Yes, as long as the bed rail measures 57" and under, from the ground to the top of the rail.
What if I have a 6 foot bed?
Horizon Transport will not lease on any truck bed under 8 foot long. Your truck will be measured at the orientation and must meet our 8 foot standard length.
Fuel tank in bed of pickup? or any items in bed of pickup?
Any loose items in the bed must be secured for travel. Any items such as a fuel tank, tool box, etc. that may extend over the bed rails are prohibited. The clearance space needed for safe trailer transport operations requires no item to extend above the bed railing
How do I outfit my truck with all the required equipment?
Horizon Transport sits in the epicenter of the RV production world. This means there are many qualified vendors in our area prepared to help you with your equipment needs. These vendors outfit many trucks in our industry. Please shop the following vendors for pricing and service. You may outfit your truck wherever you would like, but we offer you these vendor options as a choice for you.

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