About Combined Transport
Combined Transport, Inc. is a family-owned and operated business whose roots run through 50 years of trucking in America. Our personal sales representatives, using a computerized dispatch system, work directly with your customers and shippers to give reliable and dependable service. We’ll be here over the long-haul to help you move into the future. Let Combined Transport, Inc. provide you with the professional, dependable service that you require.
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Combined Transport Overview
Hiring Areas
Driver Types
- Company Driver
Driver Requirements
Minimum Experience
12-23 Months
CDL License
Class A
Freight Type
- Dry Van
- Flatbed
- Refrigerated (Reefer)
- Specialized
Allowable Moving Violations
0
Allowable Preventable Accidents
0
Hazmat Endorsement
No
Benefits
Paid Orientation
Yes
Pets
Yes
Questions and Answers about Combined Transport
- General Questions
Is the company privately or publicly held?
Privately
How many total employees does the company have?
Around 300 including drivers
How many drivers does the company currently have?
Around 250
What is the company’s turnover rate?
Average for the industry
How many empty trucks does the company have right now?
It fluctuates, but on average it tends to be around 10-20 available trucks
If the company has a lot of empty trucks it might be a sign that more drivers are quitting than they are able to hire?
N/A
How many terminals does the company have and where are they?
N/A
How long has the average driver been with the company?
N/A
What is the passenger policy?
Passengers and pets allowed, no security deposit required.If the passenger is your child, they must be at least 12 years old.
What is the pet policy?
Pets are welcome, no security deposit required!
- Operational Questions
What kinds of freight does the company haul?
We haul a wide range of freight. This includes glass, refrigerated goods, equipment and general commodities.
In what states does the company operate in the most?
NA
What is the ratio of driver managers to drivers?
NA
What is the ratio of load planners to trucks?
NA
What is the average length of load?
NA
What is the average # of miles per tractor?
We have a lot of new equipment with low mileage, even our older equipment tends to be lower that 500,000 miles. All of our tractors are taken out of service after 4 years which usually falls around the 500,000 mile mark.
How are the drivers’ miles calculated? (Short Miles, Practical Mileage, Household Movers Guide)
NA
What percent of your freight is Drop and Hook?
NA
Are drivers required to physically unload freight?
NA
How many hours are free before the driver starts receiving detention time pay?
Three
How long do stops take to get offloaded on average?
NA
Is the company forced dispatch?
NA
What happens if a driver refuses to take a dispatch for a legitimate reason?
Our dispatchers, driver's services employees, and division managers are dedicated to driver safety, work-life balance, and a positive work environment. We are always here to listen to any valid concerns or issues. Refused loads will be handled on an individual basis and rely on the communication that you have with your supervisors.
Are drivers able to stay within a certain geographical area or are they required to run wherever the company runs?
We have positions with dedicated lanes that will mostly keep drivers on a consistent route. We also have options for regional jobs as well as OTR jobs. So your requirements for how far a run may take you entirely depend on the job that you were hired for initially.
Does your company use customer based freight or brokered freight?
NA
What percentage of the company's freight is brokered freight?
NA
Does the trucking company have an idle policy?
We provide drivers with daily detention pay after the first 24 hours of sitting idle. The amount is determined by the type of job e.g. heavy haul, flatbed, reefer etc.
Does the company use satellite communications?
NA
Does the company use E-logs or Paper Logs?
NA
If the company uses e-log which system is used? People-Net, Qualcomm, etc?
NA
- Equipment Questions
What type of trucks does the company use?
We use a variety of Kenworth, Volvo and Freightliner trucks. We haul a mix of reefer, heavy haul, RGN, step deck, flat bed and dry van trailers.
What is the average age of the company’s tractors?
All of our tracktors are required to be newer than 4 years old. Once they reach the 4 year mark we remove them from service.
What is the average age of the company’s trailers?
The average age of our trailers depends on the type of trailer. Our reefer trailers average around 5 years old while our heavy haul equipment averages about 10 years old.
Do the trucks come equipped with APU’s?
NA
Do the trucks come equipped with power inverters?
NA
If no power inverters are installed can the driver install one aftermarket?
NA
Does the company “slip seat” drivers or assign drivers to trucks?
NA
If a driver takes extended home time is there a risk that their truck will be taken away and reassigned?
NA
Are drivers able to take the tractor home with them on home time?
NA
Do drivers need to be prepared to have a place to keep the trailer on home time?
NA
Can drivers leave the trailer locked up in a different location than the tractor on home time?
NA
Do the trucks come equipped with refrigerators?
NA
Do the trucks have single bunks or double bunks?
NA
- New Hire Orientation Questions
How long is the company’s orientation process?
Our Orientation process is 5 days total. Monday is used as a travel day and the rest of the week is divided between courses, meetings, drug testing and classes.
Are new hires paid anything for orientation?
$150 per day starting on Wednesday of the orientation week.
Does the company pay for all travel arrangements?
Yes, we will book and pay all travel expenses and hotel costs. If you choose to plan your travel and lodging on your own we will reimburse up to $200.
What method of travel does the company use? (Flight, Bus, Rental Car)
The method of travel depends on the length of the trip and the location that employees are coming from.
Does the driver get their own hotel room or are drivers required to room with another driver?
NA
Does the company expect the driver to pay them back for orientation expenses if the driver does not drive for them for a certain period of time?
No
After orientation is finished how long will it take for the driver to get dispatched home to pick up his/her gear?
NA
Are pets and passengers allowed to attend orientation with the driver?
NA
Does the company have enough trucks for all of the drivers it hires at orientation or will the driver need to travel to another facility or terminal to recover a truck after orientation is finished?
The company will provide new hires with equipment. Recovery is usually left up to more experienced drivers who have been with the company for a longer amount of time.
- Compensation & Pay Questions
How does the company pay?
Pay varies on the type of equipment being driven as well as the type of freight. Base pay starts anywhere between $4,800 to $8,500 per month (10,000 miles) with many different options to increase pay and receive bonuses.
Based on my level of experience – how much is the company willing to pay me?
Pay is based heavily on the type of position you are looking for. We also have a lot of opportunities for bonuses and additional payment options.
What is the max rate of pay for your drivers?
Our highest paid drivers are those in our 13 Axle Heavy Haul division who make upwards of $8,500 per month. With opportunity for a performance bonus of $500 per month, an annual raise of $100 per month, Canada Xing raise of $200 per month and opportunities for other pay increases and bonuses.
How does the company handle raises?
NA
What type of benefits does the company offer? (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.)
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
How long must a driver be employed before benefits kick in?
NA
Does the company offer a fuel bonus program?
NA
Does the company offer a safety bonus program?
NA
Does the company offer a performance bonus program?
Yes we give drivers a $.04 CPM performance bonus
Does the company offer any sign on bonuses?
NA
How does the sign on bonus pay out?
NA
Does the company offer longevity bonuses or retention bonuses for tenured drivers?
NA
Does the company offer a driver referral bonus program?
Yes we offer $2000 for driver referrals that turn into hires
Does the company offer transition pay for changing employers?
NA
Does the company offer orientation pay?
Yes
- Lease Purchase Questions
Does your company offer a Lease Purchase Program?
No
Is the driver required to be a company driver first before becoming eligible to lease a truck?
N/A
Are your hiring qualifications for Lease Purchase different from what they are for your company drivers? If so, how are they different?
N/A
What is required from the driver to get started with the Lease? (Money Down, Money in Reserve, Credit Check)
N/A
What type of equipment do you lease?
N/A
Does the company buy the trucks from a dealership when a new driver starts or do new drivers use equipment that has already been leased out?
N/A
How long is the lease for?
N/A
How much does it cost each week for the lease?
N/A
Are drivers required to pay truck payments when they are off the road?
N/A
Is there a balloon payment or a buyout at the end of the lease?
N/A
What happens if drivers are unable to pay this at the end of the lease?
N/A
Does the company help drivers finance the remaining balloon?
N/A
What are all of the “other” charges that drivers are required to pay in addition to the truck payment? (Plates, Permits, PrePass, Tolls, Scales, Lumpers)
N/A
What types of insurance are lease purchase drivers required to pay? (Physical Damage, Bobtail, Occupational accident)
N/A
Are drivers responsible for finding these insurances on their own?
N/A
What type of escrow accounts does the company make the driver set up? (Maintenance, Tires, Walk away lease escrow)
N/A
What happens to the driver in the event they are unable to finish the lease? Are drivers charged a fee?
N/A
Are escrow accounts and maintenance accounts refunded to the driver when they leave?
N/A
Do lease purchase drivers get special preferences for freight?
N/A
Are LP drivers paid for all miles?
N/A
Does LP driver get 100% of the fuel surcharge?
N/A
Are LP drivers paid by the mile or by Percentage? If by the percentage how will drivers know what their true percentage is?
N/A
What type of maintenance is the driver responsible for?
N/A
Will someone in the office keep track of when regular maintenance is due or is the driver responsible for scheduling their own maintenance?
N/A
Where are the repairs performed? Does the driver have a say in this?
N/A
How often are driver paid? By the week or by the load?
N/A
Do LP drivers need to have their own Trailers? If not, are drivers charged a rental fee for the use of the company's trailers?
N/A
Does your company offer any type of tax services to help the driver out when filing their taxes?
N/A
What are the total weekly expenses for all charges on the lease each week not including fuel?
N/A
Can drivers get fuel anywhere or are they limited to certain fuel stops?
N/A
Does the company keep track of all maintenance records for each truck? If so, can the driver see a copy of all maintenance on the truck before leasing?
N/A
Can the driver get the contract for the lease sent to them before coming in so the driver can review the lease?
N/A
What are the most negative things about your lease compared to what other companies are offering?
N/A
Can you give me the name and number of a current Lease Driver so I can get feedback directly from a driver on how the lease works?
N/A
Is the driver allowed to customize the truck, such as installing new wheels, shifters, seats, stacks, etc… before having it paid off?
N/A
