About Hendrickson Truck Lines
Hendrickson Truck Lines was founded in 1976 with headquarters in Sacramento, CA. Since then, Hendrickson has grown to become one of the strongest carriers on the west coast. With high on-time reliability and one of the lowest claim ratios in the West, Hendrickson Truck Lines is a complete and formidable western service provider.
Our culture is centered around 2 things: our clients and our drivers. Our exceptional level of customer success simply would not be possible without the hard work of our amazing staff of drivers. Likewise, the high level of satisfaction that our drivers feel would not be possible without the professionalism of our clients and staff.
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Questions and Answers about Hendrickson Truck Lines
- General Questions
What is the passenger policy?
Must be 8 yrs of age and if a female not pregnant due to their safety.
What is the pet policy?
dogs only under 50 lbs preferably
- Operational Questions
What kinds of freight does the company haul?
expedited, general goods
In what states does the company operate in the most?
11 western states
What percent of your freight is Drop and Hook?
85%
Does the company use E-logs or Paper Logs?
E-logs
If the company uses e-log which system is used? People-Net, Qualcomm, etc?
OmniTracs
- Equipment Questions
What type of trucks does the company use?
International ProStars with Cumins engines
Do the trucks come equipped with APU’s?
yes
Do the trucks come equipped with power inverters?
yes
Does the company “slip seat” drivers or assign drivers to trucks?
assign trucks to drivers
If a driver takes extended home time is there a risk that their truck will be taken away and reassigned?
if the driver is gone for more then 2 wks it is possible they will be asked to remove their belongings and the truck reassigned.
Are drivers able to take the tractor home with them on home time?
Our policy is no trucks go home
Do the trucks come equipped with refrigerators?
yes
Do the trucks have single bunks or double bunks?
double
- New Hire Orientation Questions
How long is the company’s orientation process?
typically 3 days
Are new hires paid anything for orientation?
At the completion of orientation they are $500 on their first paycheck.
Does the company pay for all travel arrangements?
yes, unless the driver does not stay his/her 90 days. Then all incurred cost will be substracted from their first paycheck.
What method of travel does the company use? (Flight, Bus, Rental Car)
Flight, Bus, Train, Rental Car
Does the driver get their own hotel room or are drivers required to room with another driver?
Hotel rooms are provided and they are required to share a room
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?
90 days
After orientation is finished how long will it take for the driver to get dispatched home to pick up his/her gear?
7-10 days
Are pets and passengers allowed to attend orientation with the driver?
no, they can stay at the hotel.
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?
trucks available upon completion of orientation.
- Compensation & Pay Questions
How does the company pay?
Direct deposit or pay card
Based on my level of experience – how much is the company willing to pay me?
.56 - .60 cpm/solo - based on driving record and experience .70 - .72 cpm/teams - based on driving record and experience
What type of benefits does the company offer? (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.)
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.
How long must a driver be employed before benefits kick in?
60 days
Does the company offer any sign on bonuses?
$500
How does the sign on bonus pay out?
first paycheck
Does the company offer a driver referral bonus program?
$750
Does the company offer orientation pay?
yes
- Lease Purchase Questions
Does your company offer a Lease Purchase Program?
no
