Driver Requirements

At Foremost Transport, we want our drivers to succeed. In order to be a successful driver, there are certain policies and regulations we adhere to.

Our drivers deserve and expect the best!

All drivers are required to:

• Be properly licensed to drive commercially "for hire." If you have a valid CDL license, your license is good for all divisions. If you do not and want to drive single-pull towables, then the type of license required is determined by the state your license is issued from. In some states, your regular driver's license will suffice, but several have special endorsements or licenses that are required to drive for hire. Most of these special license requirements are inexpensive and simple to get. Below is a list of states that have known special licensing requirements, but it is your responsibility to ensure you are properly licensed by your state.
• Alaska - Chauffer License
• Georgia - Chauffer License
• Illinois - Class C License
• Indiana - Chauffer License
• Iowa - Chauffer License
• Lousiana - Chauffer License
• Maryland - Chauffer License
• Michigan - Chauffer License
• Mississippi - Chauffer License
• Missouri - Class E License
• Nebraska - Chauffer License
• Nevada - J-Endorsement
• New York - Class E License
• North Carolina - Class C License
• Tennessee - F-Endorsement
• Washington - Chauffer License
• West Virginia - Chauffer License
• Have  valid D.O.T. physical with both long form and card.
• Pass a D.O.T. mandated drug screen
• Be at least 23 years of age
• Have a satisfactory work history
• Have no DUI, OWI, DWI, or other conviction involving drugs or alcohol in a motor vehicle in the past 10 years.
• Have no more than two moving violations in the past three years
• Have no more than two accidents or incidents (regardless of fault) in the past three years.

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.

Haul & Tow Requirements

Foremost Transport uses Haul & Tow trucks to effeciently move two trailers to a single destination.


A Haul & Tow with a typical load preparing to leave the yard.

 Haul & Tow Trucks:

• Must be 15 years old or newer and must also be presentable and in good working order.
• Must have air ride suspension.
• Must have mud flaps that cover the back of all rear tires and extend down to within 4"-6" from the ground.
• Must have IRP plates of an appropriate weight rating of 54,000 to 65,000 pounds.
• Must have appropriate tie-downs. These include straps (4) or wheel bonnets (2), and ratchets capable of properly securing a trailer.
• Must pass annual inspection. This can be a D.O.T. inspection or, if your state offers a one year annual inspection, a state inspection. State inspections that are valid for more than one year can not be legally accepted.
• Must have certificate of insurance, sometimes called the "long form." Insurance must include at least $1,000,000 of commercial 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 may have a solution for you.
• Must have no more than 30% window tint. 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 not have Radar Detector or Jammer. Either of these items are a violation of federal regulation.
• Must have appropriate markings. These must be visible and readable from a distance of 50' on both sides of the truck and must contain the GVWR, the last 8 digits of the VIN, and truck number.
• Must have appropriate brake hookup. This includes a Bargman 7-prong standard trailer receptacle.
• Must have 3 D.O.T. approved triangle warning devices.
• 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.
• Must have a six foot safety chain with a hook at each end.
• Must have assorted tools, including 4-way lug wrench or ratchet set and an assortment of spare fuses.
• Must have 9,000 pound winch.
• Must have a center rail and appropriate ball stands. There must be at least one with 2 5/16" ball and one ball stands with 2" ball. Must also include a ramp for the center rail.
• 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.
• Must have two ramps capable of latching to the back of the truck and supporting the weight of a trailer.

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.