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Pick up trucks and other single pull vehicles:
· Must be rated 3/4-ton or larger. Typically a 3/4-ton truck has a 250 or 2500 designation, a 1-ton has a 350 or 3500 designation, etc.· Must have Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch rated at least 10,000 lbs (class IV or V) properly installed.
· Must have extended mirrors capable of providing an appropriate view to the rear when a 102" trailer is in tow.
· Must have Electronic Brake Control Module.
· Must have Battery, Box, and Strap for trailer breakaway system. Battery should be a liquid-cell 12V battery (such as a car, motorcycle, boat, or lawnmower battery). Strap can not be a bungee strap. Box must fully cover the battery.
· Should be registered for appropriate weight of truck and trailer (we recommend 18,000-26,000 pounds).
· Must pass annual inspection. This can be a D.O.T. inspection or, if your state offers a one-year inspection, a state inspection. State inspections that are valid for more than one year cannot be legally accepted.
· Must have certificate of insurance, sometimes called the "long form" or "declaration page." Insurance must include at least $500,000 of non-trucking liability coverage and appropriate levels of physical damage coverage. If you do not have this insurance, or are finding it to be too expensive, we have a solution for you.
· Must have no window tint on side front windows or on the windshield below the "AS-1" line. Federal regulations require that at least 70% of visible light be able to pass through your windshield and front driver- and passenger-side windows. A good rule of thumb is that if you can see that there is tint on the window, it is too dark.
· Must have 3 D.O.T. approved emergency devices. These can be purchased at orientation for $20.
· Must have a fire extinguisher. Fire extinguisher must be securely mounted to the truck (inside or in the bed – no zip ties), have a gauge, and be rated at least ABC or 5BC.
You can apply to be a Foremost Subcontractor at our online application.
If pen and paper is more your style, download and print a Foremost application that you can email, mail, or fax to us here.
Still have questions? Ask it in the comments section below this post, have a look at our truck requirements, or call one of our great recruiters at 1-866-764-1601.
I'm an owner/operator and looking to apply at Foremost. I called a recruiter to get some questions answered. One that remains is the purpose for a 6' chain. Can someone please elaborate. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGary Ellis
cfs1531@bresnan.net
Gary,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment! The 6' safety chain is a great multipurpose tool on the road. Some of the uses are to rig up an axle in the event of a breakdown to allow the driver to safely travel to a safe stopping point, to help the driver safely and legally move some of our reload opportunities, or to assist the driver in the event that a hook-up is a little outside the norms. If you are having difficulty getting this piece of equipment, please call us at 1-866-764-1601 so one of our recruiters can assist you!
Are back hauls available?
ReplyDeleteAre back hauls available? If so how often? Are tolls, washes, and permits reimbursable?
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of pay is to be expected? Also, would there be a problem of my wife riding with me?
ReplyDeleteOur pay rates vary wildly based on national average price of diesel, trailer size, and trailer destination.
ReplyDeleteForemost Transport absolutely allows drivers to take passengers...several of our drivers take family members or friends on some or all of their trips! We provide paperwork authorizing a passenger so that it is all above-board and compliant with D.O.T. regulations.
For more information, please give us a call at 1-866-764-1601
I am checking out several RV delivery companies . . . what is the possibility of getting haul backs or putting together a "route (from A to B the B to C back to A)?
ReplyDeleteOur dedicated backhaul department takes every opportunity to keep our drivers loaded as much as possible. Due to the nature of the industry and the equipment drivers use, you can still expect a significant amount of deadhead miles, but we work hard to keep drivers loaded and getting paid for as many miles as are available.
ReplyDeleteWill you please specify what 3 D.O.T. emergency devices are required.
ReplyDeleteThe D.O.T. requires warning devices be carried in any commercial motor vehicle. The simplest solution to this is to purchase and carry three D.O.T. approved reflective triangles. Other options are to carry fusees (flares) or electronic flares that comply with D.O.T. Regs.
ReplyDeleteTypically where do your drivers travel? Is it from the factory to a dealer? Where is the factory located?
ReplyDeleteI HAVE A 2500 HD EXTENDED CAB DEISEL WITH A SHORT BED IS THIS ALLOWED OR DOES IT HAVE TO BE A LONG BED FOR HAULING 5TH WHEEL TYPE TRAILERS
ReplyDeleteI'm curious about your spring bonus- is it only for smaller trucks who lease on or it is it for all trucks??? My husband, brother-n-law, and I have been comparing rv transport companies and this is one of the only ones offering a bonus. What requirements must be met to receive this bonus?
ReplyDeleteOur spring bonus is for all trucks leased on, big, and small. All trucks, including drivers who are new and who have been with us for a while, are eligible.
ReplyDeleteThe bonus is based on a driver driving 6,000 miles per month outbound from our Goshen, Indiana terminal. Once that threshold is hit, the driver is open to premiums of an additional 6 cents per mile on every loaded mile ran that month, plus a $600 bonus at the end of the 6th month. If a driver fails to hit the 6,000 in a month, he or she is still eligible to earn bonuses in the other months.
A driver who drives the minimum to hit the bonus will earn an additional $2,760 from the program. A driver who drives close to the maximum allowable by law could be approaching $3,500 or so. We feel that $3,000 is very attainable.
Hope this helps. We hope you choose us, but whomever you choose, good luck and be safe!
Is the pay pulling with a pickup truck any different/more if a a smaller pickup, a larger pickup or a 5th wheel is used? -or if it is pulling a smaller or a larger RV?
ReplyDeleteOur pay rates vary based on the size of the trailer pulled. The break points, as of the time of this post, are 7,500 Gross Weight Rating (GWR) and 13,500 GWR. Typically the actualy weight of the trailer is up to 30% less than the GWR. So, a trailer which is more than 13,500 GWR pays more than a trailer that is between 13,500 GWR and 7,500 GWR, which pays more than a trailer that is less than 7,500 GWR.
ReplyDeleteDo you have trailers going to the dakotas and mn. on a regular basis? I work with a company out of Goshen that never has work. I started with them in Jan of this year. Looking for steady work full time.
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