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Owner-operator-friendly dispatch and management team. |
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Dedicated personnel to answer contract and weekly settlement inquiries. |
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Fleet of late-model trailers with air-ride suspension. |
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Quarterly incentive program. |
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Lease To Own Program is available for drivers who have been with Foodliner for at least 6 months and meet our qualifying criteria. |
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Direct Deposit — This is a great benefit, especially for drivers who are regularly away from home as the settlement goes directly into your checking or savings account. |
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Settlements — In order to accommodate different types of Owner Operators, we pay a flat rate on each load. The majority of these rates are tied into straight out-and-back lanes and is driven by dispatched loaded miles multiplied by 2. Trip paperwork is processed real time using Foodliner terminals, truck stop scanning and in-home faxing. There is no processing charge or transaction charge. |
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Incentive Program — This program was set up to reward our Owner Operators for adhering to our established policies and procedures. Longevity is also a very important part of this; as you gain seniority, your plates and permit fees are reimbursed at a higher percentage by Foodliner.
The criteria are as follows:
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No preventable accidents. |
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No preventable service failures. |
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100% proper communication on all non-preventable service failures. |
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PM recaps submitted to the corporate office by the 10th of each month. |
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No loads refused if the hours of service allow it. |
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Compliance with Foodliner's usage of the People Net Communication Dispatch system. |
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Detention — Verifiable and billable detention will be paid at $40/hour with approved purchase order and proper documentation. Payment will be made weekly. |
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Fuel Surcharge Program — Foodliner has implemented a fuel surcharge program with a $1.30 fuel peg. The amount due the operator is calculated by doubling your dispatched loaded miles by the surcharge per mile. |
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Licensing & Permit services are available. Plates and permits are offered at a cost of $2,425 per year. Permit Only would be $500 a year. After 2 years of continuous service, Foodliner pays 50% of the licensing cost and after 5 years of continuous service, Foodliner pays 100% of the cost. |
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Escrow — This account has interest paid monthly and is a savings account for you. The maximum balance is $1500 and will be deducted at $50 per week. The balance of the account, plus interest, is returned to you 45 days after the termination of the lease. |
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Hydrapak & Blower — The equipment you need to do the job may be purchased from Foodliner and installed by one of our shops.
Hydrapak: $ 3290.00 plus installation
Blower: $ 6919.00 plus installation
These will be deducted at $100 a week until paid for. Once the equipment is paid for, it is completely yours. |
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Insurance — Foodliner offers very competitive rates on Physical Damage and Bobtail Insurance. As an Owner Operator you will have access to our Health Insurance, Workers' Compensation and Occupational Accident programs. |
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Our maintenance program is set up to assist Owner Operators with discounts on parts and labor for work done in our shops. Our tire discounts also make our pricing very competitive. |
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Fuel Tax filing provided. |
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On-board computer system provided at no charge (installation charge applies). |
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We will be happy to set you up with a ComData Fuel card with access to all Comdata network stations. |
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The tolls that are paid to Foodliner on line hauls will be passed on to the Owner Operator. EZ Passes are available which will entitle you to the same discounts that Foodliner receives. We require a $500.00 deposit for the transponder. EZ Pass charges will be deducted once per month. |
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Owner Operators will be responsible for their initial physical and drug screen. Foodliner will pay for the recertification and DOT Testing. |
