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Driver Qualification/Equipment Needs
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Be professional in appearance
We do have a dress code, which will be addressed at orientation.
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Age Requirement
Horizon Transport's independent contractor drivers must be at least 25 years of age.
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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.
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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. ***
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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?
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Road Test
Pass a company road test.
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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.
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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.
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Phone
Every driver must have a active cell phone. (Before you come to orientation have an active cell phone and voice mail established.)
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Plate deposit
Each contractor will be assigned transporter plates during orientation. The refundable deposit requirement is $50.00 for two plates.
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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. Therefore, 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. ***
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- You must have Non Trucking Liability Insurance
($500,000 minimum policy)
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Brown & Brown contact:
Contact: Pam St. John
Phone: 800-846-7873
E-mail: pstjohn@bbtoledo.com
Brown & Brown's Flyer
Current Brown & Brown price:
$40.00 per month
with a $1 million limit
(Non-trucking liability only)
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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. |
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You must submit a copy of your vehicle registration
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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.
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Truck must be owned
If your truck is under a lease we will not process your application.
- Truck License Plate
The truck's license plate must be sufficient to legalize a combination of truck and trailer up to 26,000 lbs. Horizon recommends the equivalent of an Indiana 26,000 lbs truck plate, but NO MORE than 26,000 lbs.
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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.
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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.
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Truck must be equipped with the following:
- Class III receiver
Rated at least 10,000 pounds
- 5th wheel
Rated at least 20,000 pounds
- Gooseneck hitch
- Full width mud flaps
Located at rear bumper, as well as mud flaps directly behind the tire
- Extended mirrors
for 102 inch trailers
- Distribution bar
with 1,000 pound load
- Credit card
for your own truck repairs (on the road)
- 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
- Electric brakes control
- Appropriate bed plug and bumper plug
- 2 ball sizes: 2" and 2 5/16"
- Electric brake 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
- Emergency Triangle Kit
- Mounted fire extinguisher in your truck
Optional Equipment:
- Pintle Hook
- Need four 27 foot tie down straps
that are 2 inches wide. These are used for securing stacked loads.
- General Tool Kit
- Set of Fuses for your truck
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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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