About Pohl Transportation Inc
Pohl Transportation, Inc. is a family owned & operated company celebrating 30 years of being in business. We pride ourselves with the quality of drivers we hire & the excellent service we provide to our customers. We are based in Ohio and typically service East of the Mississippi River, with the exceptions of freight going to KS, MO, and TX. Our fleet consists of 2019 and newer Volvo VNL860 series tractors and 53' dry vans hauling 98% no-touch freight. Our employees are recognized for the integral role in the success of our company and truly are treated as members of the Pohl family.
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Pohl Transportation Inc Overview
Hiring Areas
Driver Types
- Company Driver
Driver Requirements
Minimum Experience
12-23 Months
CDL License
Class A
Freight Type
- Dry Van
Allowable Moving Violations
2
Allowable Preventable Accidents
1
Hazmat Endorsement
No
Benefits
Paid Orientation
Yes
Pets
Yes
Questions and Answers about Pohl Transportation Inc
- General Questions
Is the company privately or publicly held?
The Pohl Family owns Pohl Transportation and founded the company 30 years ago.
How many terminals does the company have and where are they?
We only have 1 terminal and it's located in Versailles, Ohio.
How long has the average driver been with the company?
10 plus years
What is the passenger policy?
No rider for your 1st Thirty Days of employment and after that your rider can ride for year around. Also the rider must be at least 16 years or older.
What is the pet policy?
30 lbs or less and no Aggressive breeds with a $500 dollar deposit that is paid out over 5 weeks and is fully refundable.
- Operational Questions
What kinds of freight does the company haul?
Dry Van General Commodity Freight
In what states does the company operate in the most?
Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennslvaynia, and Tenssesse
How are the drivers miles calculated? (Short Miles, Practical Mileage, Household Movers Guide)
PC Miler is used to calculate miles.
What percent of your freight is Drop and Hook?
On Avg. about %60
How many hours are free before the driver starts receiving detention time pay?
The 1st two hours are free and then $20 dollars and hour after that with no cap.
Is the company forced dispatched?
Yes.
Are drivers able to stay within a certain geographically area or are they required to run wherever the company runs?
East of the Mississippi and NO NYC or Island
Does your company use customer based freight or brokered freight?
94%^ customer based Freight and 6% Broker Freight
What percentage of the companies freight is brokered freight?
6% is broker freight
Does the trucking company have an idle policy?
A common sense idle policy.
Does the company use satellite communications?
Yes.
Does the company use E-logs or Paper Logs?
We use E-Logs
If the company uses e-log which system is used? People-Net, Qualcomm, etc?
We use the PeopleNet E-Log system.
- Equipment Questions
What type of trucks does the company use?
Volvo 860 VLN
Do the trucks come equipped with APU’s?
No Apus, but the can idle freely.
Do the trucks come equipped with power inverters?
We have invertors for loan.
If no power inverters are installed can the driver install one aftermarket?
Yes. up to 3000W.
Does the company “slip seat” drivers or assign drivers to trucks?
No Slip Seating. Your assigned a truck.
Are drivers able to take the tractor home with them on home time?
Yes.
Do drivers need to be prepared to have a place to keep the trailer on home time?
Yes.
Can drivers leave the trailer locked up in a different location than the tractor on home time?
Yes.
Do the trucks come equipped with refrigerators?
We offer aftermarket fridges that are ready for purchase at $48 dollars for 4 weeks and the you own the fridge.
- New Hire Orientation Questions
How long is the company’s orientation process?
Orientation is typically 1.5 days and most drivers are out by 3pm at the conclusion of Orientation.
Are new hires paid anything for orientation?
We pay drivers $150 for successful completion of Orientation.
What method of travel does the company use? (Flight, Bus, Rental Car)
We use all methods of transportation.
Does the driver get their own hotel room or are drivers required to room with another driver?
Drivers get their own private hotel rooms.
After orientation is finished how long will it take for the driver can get dispatched home to pick up his/her gear?
After orientation, we usually send drivers home that weekend to gather the rest of their gear.
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?
All of our trucks are that our only terminal and ready for drivers to move into.
- Compensation & Pay Questions
How does the company pay?
Every Tuesday by Direct Deposit.
What is the max rate of pay for your drivers?
We wouldn't know as we have no cap on our pay!
How does the company handle raises?
You get an yearly automatic raise on the anniversary of your hire date.
What type of benefits does the company offer? (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.)
We offer a full benefits package that includes Free Health Insurance for the driver, 401k, Dental, Vision, Paid vacations, Paid Holidays and company paid life insurance.
How long must a driver be employed before benefits kick in?
30 Days
Does the company offer a safety bonus program?
Yes, We have a yearly and quarterly safety programs.
Does the company offer any sign on bonuses?
Yes, We have a $4000 Dollar Sign on Bonus.
How does the sign on bonus pay out?
Our Sign on Bonus is paid out over the course of 6 months. You receive the 1st $1000 in the first 30 days and then $1000 in 90 days and $2000 grand at 6 months.
Does the company offer a driver referral bonus program?
Yes, We offer a $4000 dollar referral bonus.
Does the company offer orientation pay?
Yes, We pay $ 150 for completion of Orientation.
