About Four Ways Cargo
FOUR WAYS CARGO INC is a leader of strategic alliance which with our fleet and professional drivers who are 100% reliable and ready for any challenge in the trucking industry. We follow daily (monitoring) trends in this industry, customers and brokers needs, and are always trying to be a step ahead of our biggest competition. Continuously updating cooperation with all parties in the business using the latest technology. FOUR WAYS CARGO INC was founded in Burr Ridge, IL 2016 with only 4 trucks and trailers. Step by step, truck by truck and year after year, we had worked hard and decisively to become one of the best transportation companies in the Chicago Area. A lasting commitment to all of our clients demands with an unparalleled level of care and an untouchable degree of professionalism. FOUR WAYS CARGO INC focuses on the safe and reliable transport of full truckload freight of industrial and general goods to a diverse group of customers, all over the United States. Our business operations are primarily organized through distinct and dedicated contract services. We can reduce your transportation costs and provide you with the best services in the country. FOUR WAYS CARGO INC provides to customers with reliable safe and efficient transportation, information coordination, satellite tracking and customer services and delivered through our experienced staff. We encourage our drivers to operate their vehicles with awareness, not only to keep them safe but to also keep everyone else safe on the road. Safe drivers are not born – they are trained. Therefore, we implement a number of rules that our driver has to follow in order to drive for us, including random drug and alcohol tests and additional safety classes where we constantly remind them about updated DOT regulations. As a sign of appreciation, FOUR WAYS CARGO INC provides clean inspection bonuses to encourage our drives to maintain safety on the roads. The average age of our fleet is under three years old. Today we are in business with the industry`s top brokerage companies, providing the best customer service possible, available 24/7 365 days a year, at best rates possible.
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Four Ways Cargo Overview
Hiring Areas
Driver Types
- Lease Purchase
- Owner Operator
- Company Driver
Driver Requirements
Minimum Experience
12-23 Months
CDL License
Class A
Freight Type
- Flatbed
- Refrigerated (Reefer)
Allowable Moving Violations
3
Allowable Preventable Accidents
2
Hazmat Endorsement
No
Benefits
Paid Orientation
No
Pets
Yes
Questions and Answers about Four Ways Cargo
- General Questions
How many drivers does the company currently have?
140
How many empty trucks does the company have right now?
10
How many terminals does the company have and where are they?
Lemont IL
- Operational Questions
What kinds of freight does the company haul?
Reefer and Flatbed
In what states does the company operate in the most?
East of the I-35
What is the ratio of driver managers to drivers?
15-1
What is the ratio of load planners to trucks?
6-1
How are the drivers’ miles calculated? (Short Miles, Practical Mileage, Household Movers Guide)
Zip to zip
Is the company forced dispatch?
No
Does your company use customer based freight or brokered freight?
We have them both
If the company uses e-log which system is used? People-Net, Qualcomm, etc?
KeepTruckin
- Equipment Questions
What type of trucks does the company use?
Freightliner Cascadia 2019-2023
What is the average age of the company’s tractors?
3 years
What is the average age of the company’s trailers?
4 years
Do the trucks come equipped with APU’s?
Most of them do
Do the trucks come equipped with power inverters?
Yes
Are drivers able to take the tractor home with them 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?
1 day
Are new hires paid anything for orientation?
The orientation is only one day and we provide the transportation and the motel
Does the company pay for all travel arrangements?
Yes
What method of travel does the company use? (Flight, Bus, Rental Car)
Flight, bus and train
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?
2-3 days
- 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, you can stat on lease purchase
What is required from the driver to get started with the Lease? (Money Down, Money in Reserve, Credit Check)
No money down, No credit check
What type of equipment do you lease?
2019-2023 Freightliners
How long is the lease for?
Depends on the truck for 3 to 4 and a half years
How much does it cost each week for the lease?
Depends on the truck from $750 to $950
Is there a balloon payment or a buyout at the end of the lease?
No balloon payment
What types of insurance are lease purchase drivers required to pay? (Physical Damage, Bobtail, Occupational accident)
Bobtail only
Are drivers responsible for finding these insurances on their own?
They are not
What type of escrow accounts does the company make the driver set up? (Maintenance, Tires, Walk away lease escrow)
We only have maintenance account 10-17cpm, no escrow
What happens to the driver in the event they are unable to finish the lease? Are drivers charged a fee?
Its a walk away lease, no fees
How often are driver paid? By the week or by the load?
We pay every Friday
Can drivers get fuel anywhere or are they limited to certain fuel stops?
Our fuel cards work on Pilot and Flying J, on other truck stops only 50 gallons
