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Job Title: CDL-A Truck Drivers – Owner Operators

Location: Ida Grove, IA

Job Description: Over the road drivers needed to leave Saturday or Sunday weekly returning on Thursday or Friday. Our most common areas of operation are South-Eastern, Midwest and Northern regions. Flatbed drivers needed, but may need to take a dry van load occasionally. On average the flatbed drivers need to tarp steel once or twice a week. Passport isn’t required but would increase your pay. We may pass through your area weekly which will increase your home time as well. Our goal is to work with you on what you like to do and strive to make that happen as much as possible.

Company Overview: Hewitt Trucking is a small, family-owned and operated, long-haul trucking company. With over 50 years of trucking experience, we offer superior transportation and logistics services. A trucking company with a quality reputation built on trust and reliability. Providing you with a knowledgeable staff and state-of-the-art maintenance facility. Our innovative Vango trailer system gives you the flexibility of a flatbed with the weather-tight advantage of a van. We believe in the importance of having a balanced work and home life, therefore have a strong commitment to providing our drivers quality home time. Currently, we operate 25 company trucks and 12 owner-operators, with an average driver tenure of 10 years. Our business is growing, so come join a team you can say you are proud to be a part of!

Revenue:

  • 80% of gross revenue
  • 100% fuel surcharge
  • 100% layover, tarp, detention and drop or pickup pay

License:

  • About $1,765 for a full year
  • 25% down payment
  • And 5 payments of $264.75 each taken out monthly
  • Paid after two years

Cargo Liability:

  • $325.80 per month (You are responsible for the deductible of $1,000)
  • Paid after one year

Physical Damage:

  • .225% of your value monthly (You are responsible for the deductible of $1,000)
  • Or you can get this on your own

Fuel Card:

  • We use EFS
  • You can use our fuel card and your fuel will be deducted from your settlement each week
  • We have $1,000 per day limit on fuel and $50 per day for advances

Repairs:

  • We can do your service on your truck in our shop @ $85 per hour
  • You can also wash it yourself for $15 or we can do it for $42

Tires:

  • We will get tires for you at our cost and deduct them from your settlement

Payday:

  • You are paid two weeks in arrear

Contact Information:
Hewitt Trucking, Ltd.
Justin Hewitt
712-364-3534
htljustin@netllc.net

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