About St. James Transport
At St James Transports we specialize in accurate, timely, and safe freight transportation. We hold our employees to the highest standard in terms of customer satisfaction as well as safety and awareness. Our mission statement is to provide a family atmosphere at our location and serve our customers with the highest level of professionalism and aim for perfection with every load that we deliver. Our ever-growing fleet is proud to serve our local community and points beyond, by employing drivers who meet safety standards to ensure our highways stay safe for our families.
St. James Trucking was founded in 2001 by Scott Gahr in St. James, MO with a fleet of 20 trucks and a management staff of three office personnel operating from a home-based facility. Today, SJT has grown to a fleet of over 80 company and lease drivers serving all 48 continental United States. Our mission is to continue to grow in a positive direction maintaining a focus on total customer satisfaction and fleet safety. We take pride in the professionalism of our drivers.
As a truck driver, you are expected to pick up and deliver the commodities that keep America moving forward. You sacrifice and work hard for your family. We believe that the company you work for should do the same. Come see what makes us different! Let us pick up where your other employer let you down. Let us deliver on the promises we make. If you are tired of empty promises from big-name carriers, then give us a chance to show you what we have to offer.
Weekly home time. We will always know you by name. You will never be just a truck number to us. Paid Weekly. 100% no-touch freight. 1-week paid vacation after a year of employment. Partially paid health and life insurance premiums on the driver. Annual safety bonus. Quarterly fuel bonus. 2500-3000 miles per week. Get paid for your experience.
- Are you at least 23 years of age?
- Do you have at least 2 years of class A experience
- No more than 2 moving violations in the last 12 months
- No more than 4 moving violations in the last 36 months
- No speeding of 15 mph or more in the past 36 months
- No previous positive test on pre-employment/post accident/ random drug or alcohol screen in the past 10 years
- No DWI or DUI in the last 10 years
- No C&I, reckless, vehicular homicide, assault or manslaughter convictions.
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St. James Transport Overview
Hiring Areas
Driver Types
- Company Driver
Driver Requirements
Minimum Experience
3 Years
CDL License
Class A
Freight Type
- Dry Van
Allowable Moving Violations
3
Allowable Preventable Accidents
3
Hazmat Endorsement
No
Benefits
Paid Orientation
Yes
Pets
Yes
Questions and Answers about St. James Transport
- General Questions
Is the company privately or publicly held?
Private
How many terminals does the company have and where are they?
One. St. James, MO
What is the pet policy?
Pet acceptable with deposit.
- Operational Questions
What kinds of freight does the company haul?
Dry Van No Touch
In what states does the company operate in the most?
Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Ohio, Nevada, California, Colorado, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, New Mexico,
How are the drivers miles calculated? (Short Miles, Practical Mileage, Household Movers Guide)
Based on dispatch product miles.
What percent of your freight is Drop and Hook?
75-80%
Are drivers required to physically unload freight?
Never
How many hours are free before the driver starts receiving detention time pay?
2
Is the company forced dispatched?
No
Are drivers able to stay within a certain geographically area or are they required to run wherever the company runs?
Can choose Regional or Long Haul West
Does your company use customer based freight or brokered freight?
Both
What percentage of the companies freight is brokered freight?
20%
Does the trucking company have an idle policy?
No
Does the company use satellite communications?
We use Keep Truckin Elogs and McLeod Dispatch Software both of which have satellite communications.
Does the company use E-logs or Paper Logs?
We use Keep Truckin Elogs
If the company uses e-log which system is used? People-Net, Qualcomm, etc?
Keep Truckin
- Equipment Questions
What type of trucks does the company use?
Mainly International with some Freightliners
If no power inverters are installed can the driver install one aftermarket?
Yes our shop will install an inverter for the driver if they provide it.
Are drivers able to take the tractor home with them on home time?
Yes
Do the trucks come equipped with refrigerators?
No
Do the trucks have single bunks or double bunks?
We have some of each.
- New Hire Orientation Questions
How long is the company’s orientation process?
2-3 days including pre-employment testing.
Are new hires paid anything for orientation?
Yes, $75.00 per day they are required to be at the office.
Does the company pay for all travel arrangements?
Negotiable.
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 can get dispatched home to pick up his/her gear?
Typically same day orientation finishes or the day after.
Are pets and passengers allowed to attend orientation with the driver?
Negotiable
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?
Yes
- Compensation & Pay Questions
How does the company pay?
Per Mile based on dispatch software. Loaded and empty.
How does the company handle raises?
Typically drivers will receive a raise annually.
What type of benefits does the company offer? (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.)
Partially paid medical on the driver. Fully paid life insurance on the driver. Dental and Vision are available for a payroll deduction.
How long must a driver be employed before benefits kick in?
90 days
Does the company offer a fuel bonus program?
Yes we offer quarterly fuel bonuses.
Does the company offer a safety bonus program?
Yes we offer an annual safety bonus.
Does the company offer any sign on bonuses?
Yes, $250. on first weeks pay check and $250. after 90 days.
How does the sign on bonus pay out?
$250. on first weeks pay check and $250. after 90 days.
Does the company offer a driver referral bonus program?
Yes. $250. after new hires first paycheck. and $250. after 90 days if new hire remains employed.
Does the company offer orientation pay?
Yes, $75.00 per day they are required to be at the office.
- Lease Purchase Questions
Does your company offer a Lease Purchase Program?
No
