About Stelle Corporation
We are the resilient convoy that continues to forge ahead, regardless of the obstacles that have troubled the trucking industry in recent years. Over the years, we have continued to offer our customers stable logistics solutions through our investment in equipment and technology that reliability and integrity.
Our mission is to provide our customers with the highest quality transportation solutions, from long haul to dedicated freight. Whether you want to drive solo or in a team, on an OTR or dedicated regional route, or as an independent contractor, we have got you covered with the pay and freight to get you on the road.
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Stelle Corporation Overview
Hiring Areas
Driver Types
- Lease Purchase
- Company Driver
Driver Requirements
Minimum Experience
2 Years
CDL License
Class A
Freight Type
- Dry Van
Allowable Moving Violations
2
Allowable Preventable Accidents
1
Hazmat Endorsement
No
Benefits
Paid Orientation
No
Pets
Yes
Questions and Answers about Stelle Corporation
- General Questions
Is the company privately or publicly held?
Privately
How many total employees does the company have?
40+
How many drivers does the company currently have?
105
What is the company’s turnover rate?
Average 5-10 a month.
How many empty trucks does the company have right now?
7-8
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?
We have 130 trucks with a normal driver turnover, and we want to have more leads to good driver when we have a need for it.
How many terminals does the company have and where are they?
One, Lemont IL
How long has the average driver been with the company?
10 months.
What is the passenger policy?
Passengers allowed.
What is the pet policy?
Pets allowed.
- Operational Questions
What kinds of freight does the company haul?
All types of product that goes into Dry Van.
In what states does the company operate in the most?
Mostly midwest, but we cover all 48 states.
What is the ratio of driver managers to drivers?
1/4. One driver manager to Four driver.
What is the ratio of load planners to trucks?
1/5
What is the average length of load?
Average is 350-450 miles.
What is the average # of miles per tractor?
3000.
How are the drivers’ miles calculated? (Short Miles, Practical Mileage, Household Movers Guide)
Practical Mileage
What percent of your freight is Drop and Hook?
10%.
Are drivers required to physically unload freight?
No.
How many hours are free before the driver starts receiving detention time pay?
Depends on the customer.
How long do stops take to get offloaded on average?
1-3 hours on average.
Is the company forced dispatch?
No.
What happens if a driver refuses to take a dispatch for a legitimate reason?
Nothing if the reason is valid. And communicated on time.
Are drivers able to stay within a certain geographical area or are they required to run wherever the company runs?
They can choose what area they are comfortable with.
Does your company use customer based freight or brokered freight?
Both.
What percentage of the company's freight is brokered freight?
60%.
Does the trucking company have an idle policy?
No.
Does the company use satellite communications?
No.
Does the company use E-logs or Paper Logs?
E-log.
If the company uses e-log which system is used? People-Net, Qualcomm, etc?
Samsara.
- Equipment Questions
What type of trucks does the company use?
Freightliners, Internationals, Volvos and Peterbilts.
What is the average age of the company’s tractors?
Average is 1.5 years
What is the average age of the company’s trailers?
1.5 years.
Do the trucks come equipped with APU’s?
No.
Do the trucks come equipped with power inverters?
Yes.
If no power inverters are installed can the driver install one aftermarket?
Yes.
Does the company “slip seat” drivers or assign drivers to trucks?
Assign drivers.
If a driver takes extended home time is there a risk that their truck will be taken away and reassigned?
If its properly communicated and arranged then no, truck will not be taken away.
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?
Yes.
Do the trucks have single bunks or double bunks?
Double bunks.
- New Hire Orientation Questions
How long is the company’s orientation process?
One day.
Are new hires paid anything for orientation?
No.
Does the company pay for all travel arrangements?
Yes.
What method of travel does the company use? (Flight, Bus, Rental Car)
Mostly flights, bus or rental if relatively close.
Does the driver get their own hotel room or are drivers required to room with another driver?
They get their own 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?
No.
After orientation is finished how long will it take for the driver to get dispatched home to pick up his/her gear?
Usually on the first load. But we advise drivers to get them additional luggage for flights so they can be on the road longed once they start.
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?
We never bring the driver if we do not have equipment ready.
- Compensation & Pay Questions
How does the company pay?
85% of the weekly revenue.
Does the company offer a fuel bonus program?
No.
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?
No.
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?
No.
Does the company offer orientation pay?
No.
- Lease Purchase Questions
Does your company offer a Lease Purchase Program?
Yes.
Is the driver required to be a company driver first before becoming eligible to lease a truck?
No.
Are your hiring qualifications for Lease Purchase different from what they are for your company drivers? If so, how are they different?
No, there is no difference. Only preference by the drivers.
What is required from the driver to get started with the Lease? (Money Down, Money in Reserve, Credit Check)
Nothing.
What type of equipment do you lease?
Trucks.
How long is the lease for?
4-5 years.
How much does it cost each week for the lease?
From 499$ to 900$.
Are drivers required to pay truck payments when they are off the road?
Yes.
Is there a balloon payment or a buyout at the end of the lease?
No.
What are all of the “other” charges that drivers are required to pay in addition to the truck payment? (Plates, Permits, PrePass, Tolls, Scales, Lumpers)
Fuel, Tolls and Escrow.
What types of insurance are lease purchase drivers required to pay? (Physical Damage, Bobtail, Occupational accident)
Nothing.
Are drivers responsible for finding these insurances on their own?
No.
What type of escrow accounts does the company make the driver set up? (Maintenance, Tires, Walk away lease escrow)
Walk away lease escrow
What happens to the driver in the event they are unable to finish the lease? Are drivers charged a fee?
No.
Are escrow accounts and maintenance accounts refunded to the driver when they leave?
Yes, if they leave with a 2 week notice.
What type of maintenance is the driver responsible for?
Maintenance is included in the lease payment.
Will someone in the office keep track of when regular maintenance is due or is the driver responsible for scheduling their own maintenance?
Yes. Our fleet team will keep track.
Where are the repairs performed? Does the driver have a say in this?
Usually in TA or dealerships.
How often are driver paid? By the week or by the load?
By the week.
Do LP drivers need to have their own Trailers? If not, are drivers charged a rental fee for the use of the company's trailers?
No we provide trailers, and there is no fee for it.
Does your company offer any type of tax services to help the driver out when filing their taxes?
No.
What are the total weekly expenses for all charges on the lease each week not including fuel?
Lease payment and escrow for first 10 weeks.
Can drivers get fuel anywhere or are they limited to certain fuel stops?
limited to certain fuel stops
