Drivers & Owner Operators

Here is what we offer to company drivers:

  • on average our drivers get 2500 -3000 miles per week;
  • flatbed drivers earn 54+ cents per mile, van & reefer drivers earn 50+ cents per mile; all miles are paid empty and loaded, $45 per additional stop, $45 for tarp on a flatbed load, $75 for dispatch in to NYC, $250 layover compensation;
  • drivers are paid $25 per hour for delay-time, after three hours of free time; the driver must notify dispatch of the delay as soon as it occurs to collect detention pay;
  • PTS offers trip-pak for drivers;
  • drivers are provided with FTS cards for on-the-road fuel;
  • PTS has only latest VOLVO tractors for comfort and safety of our drivers;
  • PTS serves an area of East Coast and Midwest;
  • at PTS average annual earnings for drivers can reach $91,000.00, which equals $1,750.00 a week before taxes;
  • good fuel economy & safety bonus;
  • for drivers with good driving, delivery & pick up, safety history PTS offers lease – purchase programs;
  • we make it priority to get you home on the weekend, if you wish to return home; we know how important family is and we treat your home time accordingly; our drivers are home virtually all weekends.

Driver requirements:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must have valid Class A CDL (Commercial Drivers License)
  • Must have copy of Social Security Card
  • Must have 2 years of OTR (Over the Road) Experience
  • Must have 3 years of Verifiable Transportation History
  • Must have a Current Medical Card and Long Form Medical
  • Must have less than 5 points on Driving Record (MVR)
  • No Due’s in Last 10 years
  • No more than 2 accidents in past 3 years
  • No FATALITY ACCIDENTS in past 10 years
  • No Rollover’s in past 10 years

Here is what we offer to owner operators:

  • PTS owner operators get 90% of a gross load pay;
  • trip-pak at no charge;
  • FTS checks for advances up to 40% value of a load pay;
  • prompt trip settlements;
  • choice of hauling for van, reefer and flatbed division;
  • great home time;
  • no hazmat.

 

Owner operator requirements:

  • tractor year 2008 or newer;
  • if truck is older than year 2008, owner must have proof of in frame/overhaul on engine;
  • truck must be registered and permitted for all 48 States;
  • driver must supply cell phone to be used as primary source of communication
  • truck must have current annual inspection, current registration/base plates and be able upon hiring on, provide PTS with required owner operator insurance;
  • physical damage, bobtail/non trucking liability ($1,000,000.00) policy , and wc/ occupational accident ( $1,000,000.00 ) policy for all drivers on a truck.

          PATRICK TRUCKING SERVICES , INC.  D.B.A. PTS

          4005 TAMARIND DR. 

          BETHLEHEM , PA 18020

          PHONE # 888-821-0155  

          FAX      #  610-980-3798    

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