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Driver Position Info

All Positions

SAP Applicants Considered

No more than 1 violation reported in the FMCSA Clearinghouse
Must be completed with Step 5 of the Return-To-Duty process
Here is a C/TPA Service (no affiliation with Sweet Express LLC) that cane assist you in completing Step 5 (if applicable): Bob Brooks, cdlstep5@gmail.com || 828-778-8337 || cdlstep5.com
NOTE: SAP Drivers start at 45CPM and receive an additional 5CPM once the violation is marked “Resolved” in the FMCSA Clearinghouse and there are no longer any “Open Violations” reported.

An RTD Negative result and all Follow-Up testing must be completed for the FMCSA Clearinghouse to show the violation as “Resolved”. The number of Follow Up tests required for a SAP driver to take is determined by the SAP counselor and, per DOT, may not be shared with the driver. The testing schedule is only shared between the counselor and motor carrier(s).

Application Instructions

Submitting an application is NOT a guarantee of employment
Applications are processed on as as-needed basis and dependen on the number of vacancies within our fleet.
Employment History: All motor carriers you drove a commercial vehicle for in the last 10 years MUST be listed on your employment history per DOT.
Employer Contact Information: A phone number and email are required minimally for all employers listed in the last 3 years. We MUST be able to verify your employment history.

Violations/Citations: ALL violations/citations within the last 3 years MUST be listed.
Accidents: Any accidents (preventable AND non-preventable) within the last 3 years MUST be listed. Accidents listed on your MVR must also be listed regardless of the length of time since the incident occurred.

Hiring Area (applicable to all driving positions)

AL, AR, CT, DE, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WV, WI

REWARDING DRIVER REFERRAL PROGRAM

$300 a month for up to 6 months as longas both referee and referral remain employed. Note: referee must have referral’s first AND last name on the application for the referrer to be eligible – truck numbers alone do not meet this requirement.

Owner Operator (OOP) - 1099 Positions

Sign-on Bonus: $1,000 bonus for every 10,000 miles driver. Max payout is $6,000 at 60,000 miles. Excludes rehires and LP drivers
Pay: OOP drivers earn 80% of the negociated and agreed upon amount of each load that they deliver. Cargo insurance and Trailer Rent are included in the 20% Sweet Express Keeps
Running Area: Sweet Express may offer loads running anywhere in the continental lower 48 states. OOPs are NOT forced dispatched and may choose to accept or decline a load offered by Sweet Express.

Home Time: OOP may choose how often they go home, but must have delivered a load within a 30-day period to remain “active” in the system
Rider Policy: 1 passenger may be authorized. Must be at least 9 years of age. $40/month payroll deduction for insurance purposes.

Expenses

Monthly Expenses:

Occupational/Accident Insurance: $155/month
Samsara (ELD Service Fee): $55/month
Physical Insurance: If the Owner Operator’s truck ever falls under Sweet Express’ Physical Damage Insurance due to an accident, that amount is deducted monthly (Friday after the first Tuesday of the month).

Quarterly Expenses:

IFTA Preparation Fee: $50/quarter
IFTA: Varies on how much you fuel per state

Miscellaneous Expenses:

ELD Installation Fee (excludes Lease Purchase Drivers): OOP leasing their own truck on to Sweet Express are deducted $97.50 for the installation of this unit. (Full amount deducted from first settlement).
ELD, Samsara (escrow – required unit): $200/week until $1,200 total escrow is paid in full

Fuel and Fuel Card:

Fuel expense is deducted weekly
$2.55 transactional fee per swipe if using Sweet Express’ fuel card

Other Expenses:

Physical/Non-Trucking Liability Insurance (Optional) : Expense/premium depends on the physical coverage and is deducted weekly. Contact us for a quote
Registration/IRP annual renewal: expense varies on the registration year, but is generally between $2,000 – $2,300. Payroll deduction of $500/per week until paid in full
Elite Pass (optional unit for rent):
- $50/week until $1,000 total escrow is paid in full
- Tolls paid utilizing this unit are deducted on a monthly basis. Invoicing is generally received the first week of each month with deductions occurring the 2nd week of the month

OOP – Additional Requirements

Truck must be 2004 or newer
Must run under Sweet Express’ DOT authority
Must use Sweet Express’ trailers
The owner of the vehicle must be the one operating the vehicle. Owner Operators cannot lease a truck onto Sweet that they do not own. We do not sublease independent constractors onto the fleet
Must be able to drive semi-tractor to orientation located in Grand Rapids, MI
OOP Form – MUST be completed in conjunction with the full DOT Application: click here

OOP – Required Documentation -please email documentation below to recruiting@sweet-omni.com

Title: MUST be in PDF format and include a copy of the front AND back of the document
SS-4 Form: If the OOP is operating under a business (meaning, the business name is listed as the “owner” on the Title and/or 3rd party lease agreement), a SS-4 Form is required showing the business information including legal business name, address, owner of the business, and EIN #
DOT Inspection: A new inspection completed within the last 30 days of the OOPs scheduled orientation date will be required
HWY-2290: If you do not have one with a visible watermark, it will cost $550 for the year and is prorated after June 1st
Physical/Non-Trucking Liability Insurance: If you plan to use your own insurance, a certificate of insurance with a full breakdown of coverage is required
Registration: If you plan to use your own registration, we will require a PDF copy. The OOP will also be required to change the “Carrier Responsible for Safety” portion with their local DMV after orientation

LEASE PURCHASE OPTIONS AVAILABLE! - Contact MTE Leasing at 616-241-9200 x 117 or mte@mte-leasing.net for more information!

Company Drivers - OTR - W2 Positions

Application Requirements:

3 months of recent, verifiable, tractor-trailer experience pulling 48-53ft trailers (Class A)
Must have a valid CDL
Must have a valid DOT Medical Card attached to CDL

General Information:

Starting Pay: .50CPM – first 50 miles deadhead/empty are NOT paid
2,700-3,300 miles/week
14 days out, 2 days home. Home time may be accrued with approval from your DM
Company Drivers are forced dispatched and may be required to run anywhere in the continental lower 48 states. No forced dispatch to NYC, specifically
Layover/Breakdown Pay: $100/day after the first 24 hours
Stop Pay: paid out based on the number of legs included on the load. 1st Leg = $30, 2nd-3rd leg = $40, 4th+ legs = $50

Detention Pay: $15/hour after 2-3 hours depending on the load
Pet Policy: $50/week payroll deduction until $400 fee is paid. only 1 dog may be authorized
Rider Policy: 1 passenger may be authorized. Must be at least 9 years of age. $40/month payroll deduction for insurance purposes
Benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, and life insurance) offered and start Day 1 with enrollment.
Equipment: 2018+ newer Kenworths, Freightliners, and Internationals. Trucks are assigned based on truck availability with some including an APU unit, while others include a NITE system and inverter. All trucks come equipped with refrigerators. Governed speed is set to 70 on the pedal and 68 on the cruise.

Escrow Account – Company Driver (REQUIRED)

All company drivers (excludes lease purchase and OOP) are required to pay into an escrow account ($1,600 total) which is then returned to the driver based on tenure ($200 each year the driver remains employed.) A signed payroll deduction form will be required of all onboarding Company Drivers for this purpose and they will be deducted $50/week until the escrow is paid in full.
These funds are used for any outstanding debts, expenses, fees, fines, loans, or other costs the company incurs due to driver behavior that have not been paid at the time of termination of employment. Driver behavior includes any time a driver fails to exercise due care for equipment, exercises their duties in such a way that incurs costs, fees, fines, or expenses that are applied to the driver due to driver behavior or choices. Examples of such behavior include, but are not limited to: failing to return equipment upon termination, failing to repay loans, failing to cover training expenses or fees accumulated prior to termination of employment, failing to pay tickets or fines associated with driver performance (e.g., traffic citations, parking tickets, at fault accident costs, etc.), and failing to cover SAP expenses.