
About Hegelmann USA
Based on this principle, the Hegelmann Group was founded in 1998 in Germany. The first transporters for special transports built the base for the company. In the first years the founders themselves drove the trucks all through Europe and worked hard on the positive business development. By this time many independent branches belong to the Hegelmann Group and support customers all over Europe to the borders of China. We focus on the realization of any transports. To match the expectations of our customers, we exhaust all possibilities. As a result of many years of business experience we provide our customers standard special or non-stop express transports. Our range of services expands continuously so we can provide various solutions for different requests. Heavy lift transports, transports of dangerous goods is part to our service as well as solutions of transporting consolidated and grouped cargoes. Interdisciplinary know how and diversified equipment makes it possible to react to individual customers wishes immediately. Most of our daily work is about time sensitive transports for the automotive-, the heavy industry and food- industry.
According to the latest state of the art, the whole transport fleet of the Hegelmann Group is continuously in change and can be adapted to the customer needs. In this process, we do not loose the focus on the environment and the cost-efficiency. To guarantee to our customers that orders will be handled in a timely manner even at short notice, we are available for you 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. We are available daily in North America and European countries such as – Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and many other countries, including the CIS nations.
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Hegelmann USA Overview
Hiring Areas
Driver Types
- Company Driver
Driver Requirements
Minimum Experience
12-23 Months
CDL License
Class A
Freight Type
- Dry Van
Allowable Moving Violations
2
Allowable Preventable Accidents
1
Hazmat Endorsement
No
Benefits
Paid Orientation
Not Specified
Pets
Not Specified
Questions and Answers about Hegelmann USA
- General Questions
Is the company privately or publicly held?
Privately.
How many total employees does the company have?
15-25 Employees
How many drivers does the company currently have?
We currently have 10 drivers. In 2021 December we will have 25
How many terminals does the company have and where are they?
1
What is the passenger policy?
Our insurance allows passengers
What is the pet policy?
With a $500 deposit, anyone is allowed to have a pet on board
- Operational Questions
What kinds of freight does the company haul?
All Dry Vans
In what states does the company operate in the most?
We haul in all 48 states, but we try to stay out of the East-Coast area.
What is the ratio of driver mangers to drivers?
5 to 1
What is the average length of load?
1150
What is the average # of miles per tractor?
2800
Are drivers required to physically unload freight?
No.
How many hours are free before the driver starts receiving detention time pay?
2 hours.
Is the company forced dispatched?
No.
What happens if a driver refuses to take a dispatch for a legitimate reason?
We work together until everything is solved currently and respectfully. We never force drivers to do anything they're not comfortable with.
Does your company use customer based freight or brokered freight?
Both.
Does the company use E-logs or Paper Logs?
E-Logs
If the company uses e-log which system is used? People-Net, Qualcomm, etc?
Samsara ELD, obstacle detection, active brake assist, adaptive cruise control, lane departure protection, video capture, side guard assist
- Equipment Questions
What type of trucks does the company use?
2021/2022 Freightliner Cascadia's (automatic)
What is the average age of the company’s tractors?
1-2 years
What is the average age of the company’s trailers?
1-2 years
Do the trucks come equipped with APU’s?
Yes
Do the trucks come equipped with power inverters?
Yes
Are drivers able to take the tractor home with them on home time?
Yes
Can drivers leave the trailer locked up in a different location than the tractor on home time?
Yes, if the trailer isn't too far from home, and in a safe parking spot.
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?
2 Days (3 days rarely)
Are new hires paid anything for orientation?
$100 a day
Does the company pay for all travel arrangements?
Yes, it will be reimbursed on your first paycheck.
What method of travel does the company use? (Flight, Bus, Rental Car)
Flight, Rental
Does the driver get their own hotel room or are drivers required to room with another driver?
Own hotel 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 can get dispatched home to pick up his/her gear?
With 1st or 2nd freight.
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 have all the trucks here.
- Compensation & Pay Questions
How does the company pay?
Weekly Direct Deposit
Based off of my level of experience – how much is the company willing to pay me?
start: 65cpm
What is the max rate of pay for your drivers?
70cpm
How does the company handle raises?
when a driver is dedicated on the road, and is willing to stay longer, we will raise their pay. Especially with no violations.
Does the company offer a fuel bonus program?
We have our EFS cards
Does the company offer a safety bonus program?
Yes. Bonus for clean DOT inspections! Level 1 $200, Level 2 $150, Level 3 $100
Does the company offer a performance bonus program?
Best drivers will be awarded every 2 weeks (Safety and fuel efficiency).
Does the company offer a driver referral bonus program?
Yes. $1500 for a driver that's been hired and worked with us for 3 months.
Does the company offer orientation pay?
Yes. $100 for each day.
