In business for over 40 years, Classic Carriers is a family owned and centric refrigerated carrier based in Versailles, OH. We need motivated and dependable owner operators to help us grow! Our lanes focus on freight from OH & IN to the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Upper Midwest.
What We Offer…
- 70% of load revenue including line haul, stop charges and delivery related accessorials
- 100% of fuel surcharge and weekend delivery (when applicable)
- 100% lumper and unloading reimbursement
- 80% of detention collected
Additional Benefits Available to Owner Operators
- We pay your base plate and all permits (weekly payment if you have your own)
- Use of company fuel discounts through EFS/WEX fuel cards
- No trailer rental charges and we pay for all reefer fuel and trailer maintenance
- No escrow requirement
- Liability & Bobtail Insurance – group rate available, deducted from settlement
- OCC/ACC insurance $132 per month (required unless you have Worker's Comp certificate)
- Weekly settlements
- Access to full service shop at our Versailles, OH yard to save on repairs and maintenance
- Samsara ELDs run on Samsung Galaxy Tab (no charge)
- Safety bonus is paid quarterly at $0.03 CPM per dispatched PRACTICAL mile (if qualify)
- Family rider policy after 90 days (immediate family only and must be age 14+)
- Fuel tax calculated and reported by Classic – deducted from your settlement
- $1000 deductible for all accidents, trailer damage and cargo claims
- Access driver lounge with shower, free laundry facilities, kitchen, cable TV and recliners
Owner Operator Qualifications
- Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) or enter our driver training program
- Must possess two years of recent verifiable experience, which can include military experience
- If have less than two years verifiable experience, can enter our driver training program to get certified
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Must possess acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) based on hiring standards
- No 15 MPH over speeding citations in past 3 years
- No DOT preventable, recordable accidents in last 5 years
- No felonies
- Must meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements under section 391 of the Federal Motor Carriers (FMC) regulations
Tractor Qualifications
- Must be in above average condition, clean and well maintained
- Must pass a DOT inspection
Job Duties:
- Operate tractor-trailer combination with reefer unit
- Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment
- Hook/unhook trailers
- Verify and complete required documentation and reports
- Maintain accurate daily logs
- Communicate with dispatch as required
- Demonstrate excellent customer service
- Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
- Perform other duties as required
Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of duties required of employees assigned to the job.
