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The company’s general policies are:

 

1.    Drivers are expected to keep accurate daily log books and turn the originals into Southeastern Trailer.  Logs will

       be checked for accuracy.  Drivers will only be paid after logs for each delivery are turned in.

 

2.        Fuel receipts must be turned in with logs as they are used for D.O.T. verification of logs.  (Note:  Southeastern

Does not pay for fuel).

 

3.        Southeastern Trailer  charges a non-refundable $100.00 fee at the initial contract signing for registration and

Setting up the escrow account.

 

4.        Southeastern’s cargo insurance policy has a $5,000 deductible and as a result all drivers are responsible for the

First $5,000 of damages to any trailer damaged in their possession.  All drivers will have an insurance escrow

Account in the amount of $1,000 on deposit with Southeastern.  This account will cover the first $1,000 of any

Damages.  To cover the $4,000 difference between the escrow amount and the deductible , drivers must have $4,000 of “GAP” insurance.  This “GAP” insurance is provided by the National Association of Stock Trailer Haulers (N.A.S.H.) and cost $50 per month per driver.

 

5.        At the initial contract signing, $600 are due in CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER, of

which $500 goes toward the $1,000 balance held in the damages escrow account.  ($100 non refundable).  The remaining balance of $500 will be taken out of each pay settlement at the rate of 10%.

 

6.       After termination of the lease, the escrow account will be held for a minimum of 14 days to a maximum of 30 days to cover any possible pending damage claims.

 

7.        Comchecks and cash advances will be given only in emergency situations.

 

8.        Drivers leaving the company with less than 90 days will be charged $75 to reimburse the company for drug and alcohol testing expense.

 

9.        Drivers must send copies of original receipts of all repairs or maintenance performed on their vehicles.  Southeastern will keep a separate file, in accordance with D.O.T. regulations, on the upkeep of each truck.

 

A general comment on equipment:

 

Southeastern feels that in order to do the job of safely and legally transporting trailers the minimum requirement must be a “dually” 1 ton truck with commercial grade coupling and towing equipment.  We strongly feel that certain additional equipment will make a driver more versatile and able to handle a variety of loads (especially certain backhauls).  Being versatile is often the margin of difference that separates those who make some money from those who do well.  The equipment we suggest is a truck equipped as a cab/chassis, a 5^th wheel mount, flat prong RV connectors as well as the round 6 prong connectors, a dolly with a pintle hook and 5^th wheel, and a set of heavy duty tie-down ratchets and straps (12).  Items such as extra fuel tanks and a good set of hand tools allow you to save time and money.  It helps greatly to have a basic knowledge of truck/trailer wiring and hitches, brakes and suspensions, and drivelines allowing one to quickly solve minor, but aggravating problems.  These suggestions are made not to cause added expense, but rather to save time and money in the long run.

 

Before you make any large equipment purchases or if you have any questions, please contact Daray Schuesler.