About JRC
James River Carriers is hiring Class A CDL Drivers for Regional and OTR Runs!
At JRC, we value what's important for our drivers. Management support, work/life balance, and a competitive pay package are just a few of the ways that we show our drivers how much value they bring us!
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JRC Overview
Hiring Areas
Driver Types
- Team Driver
- Company Driver
Driver Requirements
Minimum Experience
6-11 Months
CDL License
Class A
Freight Type
- Refrigerated (Reefer)
- Dry Van
Allowable Moving Violations
5
Allowable Preventable Accidents
5
Hazmat Endorsement
No
Benefits
Paid Orientation
Yes
Pets
Yes
Questions and Answers about JRC
- General Questions
Is the company privately or publicly held?
Privately
How many total employees does the company have?
100
How many drivers does the company currently have?
80
What is the company’s turnover rate?
40%
How many empty trucks does the company have right now?
10
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?
Negative
How many terminals does the company have and where are they?
1
How long has the average driver been with the company?
6 months
What is the passenger policy?
Passengers are allowed.
What is the pet policy?
Pets are allowed.
- Operational Questions
What kinds of freight does the company haul?
ALL
In what states does the company operate in the most?
East Coast
What is the ratio of driver managers to drivers?
Very Low
What is the ratio of load planners to trucks?
Low
What is the average length of load?
1300 Miles
What percent of your freight is Drop and Hook?
80/20
Are drivers required to physically unload freight?
50/50
How many hours are free before the driver starts receiving detention time pay?
2
Is the company forced dispatch?
No
Are drivers able to stay within a certain geographical area or are they required to run wherever the company runs?
Both
Does your company use customer based freight or brokered freight?
Both
Does the trucking company have an idle policy?
60/40
Does the company use satellite communications?
Elogs
- Equipment Questions
What type of trucks does the company use?
Freightliner and Pete
What is the average age of the company’s tractors?
2 years
What is the average age of the company’s trailers?
3 years
Do the trucks come equipped with APU’s?
Some
Do the trucks come equipped with power inverters?
Some
Does the company “slip seat” drivers or assign drivers to trucks?
No
Do the trucks come equipped with refrigerators?
Some
Do the trucks have single bunks or double bunks?
Double
- New Hire Orientation Questions
How long is the company’s orientation process?
1.5 days
Does the company pay for all travel arrangements?
Yes.
What method of travel does the company use? (Flight, Bus, Rental Car)
All of above
Does the driver get their own hotel room or are drivers required to room with another driver?
Yes
After orientation is finished how long will it take for the driver to get dispatched home to pick up his/her gear?
Next day
Are pets and passengers allowed to attend orientation with the driver?
Yes.
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?
On site trucks are available
- Compensation & Pay Questions
How does the company pay?
.58-.60 CMP and up to to $25/hour
Based on my level of experience – how much is the company willing to pay me?
.60+ CPM
What is the max rate of pay for your drivers?
.60+ CPM
How does the company handle raises?
Yearly pay raises
What type of benefits does the company offer? (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.)
Full benefits package
How long must a driver be employed before benefits kick in?
30 days
Does the company offer a fuel bonus program?
yes
Does the company offer a safety bonus program?
yes
Does the company offer a performance bonus program?
yes
Does the company offer any sign on bonuses?
yes
Does the company offer longevity bonuses or retention bonuses for tenured drivers?
yes
Does the company offer a driver referral bonus program?
yes
Does the company offer transition pay for changing employers?
yes
Does the company offer orientation pay?
yes