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Owner-operator-friendly dispatch and management team. |
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Dedicated personnel to answer contract and weekly settlement inquiries. |
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Fleet of late-model trailers with air-ride suspensions. |
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Quarterly incentive program. |
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Lease-To-Own Program is available for drivers who have been with Foodliner for at least six (6) months and meet our qualifying criteria. |
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Direct Deposit — This is a great benefit, especially for drivers who are regularly away from home as the settlement goes directly into your checking or savings account. |
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Settlements — In order to accommodate different types of owner-operators, we pay a flat rate on each load. The majority of these rates are tied into straight out-and-back lanes and is driven by dispatched loaded miles multiplied by two (2). Trip paperwork is processed in real-time using Foodliner terminals, truck-stop scanning and in-home faxing. There is no processing or transaction charges. |
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Incentive Program — This program was set up to reward our owner-operators for adhering to our established policies and procedures. Longevity is also a very important part of this; as you gain seniority, your plates and permit fees are reimbursed at a higher percentage by Foodliner. |
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Detention — Verifiable and billable detention will be paid with approved purchase order and proper documentation. Payment will be made weekly. |
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Fuel Surcharge Program — Foodliner has implemented a fuel surcharge program. |
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Licensing & Permit Services — Plates and permits are offered. After two (2) years of continuous service, Foodliner pays 50% of the licensing cost, and after five (5) years of continuous service, Foodliner pays 100% of the cost. |
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Escrow — This account has interest paid monthly and is a savings account for you. The maximum balance is $1,500 and will be deducted at $50 per week. The balance of the account, plus interest, is returned to you 45 days after the termination of the lease. |
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Hydrapak & Blower — The equipment you need to do the job may be purchased from Foodliner and installed by one of our shops. |
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Insurance — Foodliner offers very competitive rates on Physical Damage and Bobtail Insurance. As an owner-operator you will have access to our Health Insurance, Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Accident programs. |
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Our maintenance program is set up to assist owner-operators with discounts on parts and labor for work done in our shops. Our tire discounts also make our pricing very competitive. |
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Fuel tax filing provided. |
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On-board computer system provided at no charge (installation charge applies). |
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We will be happy to set you up with a Comdata fuel card with access to all Comdata network stations. |
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The tolls that are paid to Foodliner online hauls will be passed on to the owner-operator. E-ZPasses are available, which will entitle you to the same discounts that Foodliner receives. We require a $500.00 deposit for the transponder. E-ZPass charges will be deducted once per month. |
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Owner-operators will be responsible for their initial physical and drug screen. Foodliner will pay for recertification and DOT testing. |
