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The learning curve: Specialized programs for transportation and logistics
Columbus provides opportunities to get your career back on the road By Carolyn Dix The Columbus Dispatch A 10-hour drive. That is all it takes to reach 46 percent of the U.S. population — not to mention one-third of the Canadian population — from right here in Columbus, according to Columbus 2020, a nonprofit economic development organization for the Columbus area. “That’s a one-day drive for a truck driver,” said Ron Patterson, government contract coordinator for Roadmaster Drivers School. It is one of the reasons Columbus is a major logistics hub in the U.S. It is also why there are so many training programs available here for transportation and logistics jobs. Logistics is the field responsible for getting “the right product to the right place at the right time,” said John C. Schultz, lead instructor for procurement, logistics and supply-chain management at Columbus State Community College. “Ninety percent of all goods moved here in the U.S. are moved by truck,” Schultz said. Trucking is part of “the
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Columbus is a major hub for the logistics industry, and it boasts several schools that provide the proper training needed. last mile,” the final leg in getting a product to the desired location, he added. How do the trucks get the goods to their destinations? Truck drivers, of course. Truck drivers play an important role in logistics, but navigating an 80,000-pound truck is no simple feat. That is why there are specialized training programs for driving a commercial vehicle. In 1992, The Commercial Motor
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Vehicle Safety Act became law. That is when “the commercial driver’s license (CDL) came into play,” Patterson said. Before this, someone simply needed a chauffeur’s license to drive a truck, but legally requiring a commercial driver’s license “has been good for safety and good for the public,” he said. As a result, CDL training programs like Roadmaster Drivers School were developed. “You’re being trained to pass the test and learning to drive the truck,” Patterson said. Roadmaster and other CDL training programs teach everything from map reading and trip planning to backing, turning, on-the-road training and advanced truck-driving techniques like skid avoidance. Though truck drivers might be the most visible people in the trucking
industry, they are only one cog in the wheel. There are several occupations within logistics, each with a part to play, Schultz said, including sales, customer service, inventory control, warehouse management and receiving. In fact, logistics is so specialized that it needs its own school, said Lee Blyth, professor/coordinator of the supply chain management program at Columbus State Community College. Students of the Columbus State Supply Chain and Logistics program are equipped with the knowledge they need to secure entry-level management positions, including all the rules and regulations of the entire transportation industry, Schultz said. Courses include inventory management, which involves how much product to take on or unload, as well as IT courses, which focus on the software used in the transportation industry, he said. And, as the transportation industry evolves, so do the courses. “Our industry changes so much with technology and engineering. We have to constantly change how we look at our program and constantly update,” Blyth said. In 2000, there was one major and one certification in the program, and now there are three of each, he said. The logistics program has also expanded in other ways — students can now take courses online, Blyth said. Logistics and transportation are integral parts of how businesses operate. From inventory managers to the drivers behind the wheels of the big rigs, there are specialized programs available to ensure businesses keep on trucking.
Opportunities in logistics — the delivery of products to the right place at the right time — range from sales to inventory control to driving a truck.
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THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH | Special Advertising Section | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2014
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Whether taking out a loan or applying for a grant, help is available to get your CDL By Carolyn Dix The Columbus Dispatch If you are looking for an industry with tremendous job opportunity in Columbus, you may want to hit the road. Trucking companies are hiring. “Truck driver shortage is one of the biggest issues in the transportation industry,” said Jarod Bach, vice president of Bridge Credit Union with offices in Columbus. To become a truck driver, one has to have a commercial driver’s license (CDL), but for some, a lack of funds can quickly put the brakes on entering or completing a CDL training and certification program. Bridge Credit Union, which services the Ohio Department of Transportation as well as other transportation and logistics companies in Ohio, has created a solution to this financial roadblock. In 2013, Bridge Credit Union created a commercial driver’s license loan. It started offering the loan to students at Roadmaster Drivers School, where it covers the $6,495 cost of the threeto four-week training program. Bridge Credit Union decided to Transport.Drivers
implement the loan with Roadmaster because it is the leader in CDL training, Bach said, though it plans to offer the loan to other programs in the future. “Roadmaster has a very good relationship with all the trucking companies,” he said. With an almost 100 percent placement rate for students successfully completing their programs, Bach said that from a risk perspective, they know the students are going to get jobs. Students can even get “prehired,” said Ron Patterson, government contract coordinator for Roadmaster Drivers School. Trucking companies will look at a student’s driving and work history to determine eligibility. If eligible, the student will get a letter saying as soon as the student gets through school, the student has a job with that company, Patterson said, noting a guaranteed job is motivation to get the license. Roadmaster shares information about the Bridge Credit Union CDL loan with students during their financing consultation with the school, and then assists those interested in applying. Bach said other financing is avail-
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able, but it can be more costly. The Bridge Credit Union CDL loan is in the 12-percent interest-rate range. Students can also defer paying back the loan for 90 days, giving them the opportunity to complete the program and find a job before they have to start making payments. Bach said some trucking companies even offer tuition reimbursement. The trucking companies get qualified drivers to fill their empty positions, and the drivers get their tuition reimbursed. “It’s a win-win,” he said. Transport.Drivers
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According to Bach, 78 applicants have been approved for the CDL loan, totaling $464,633 in loans for commercial driver’s license training and certification between the program’s start in February through September. Some students are eligible for government grants to finance their CDL training, Patterson said. With these CDL training financing options available, more truckers can get behind the wheel. “There are a lot of trucking jobs out there,” Patterson said, “but you need your CDL.”
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TURN UP THE HEAT ON YOUR CAREER At AmeriGas, the nation’s largest propane distributor. We have an immediate opening for hard-working, customer focused Delivery Representative (or Service Technician) for our Newark, Lancaster, Mt Veron, Mansfield and Columbus location. WE OFFER: • Seasonal Drivers/ Flex • Full-Time Schedules • Competitive Wages • Medical and Dental Benefits • 401 (k) Savings Plan • Tuition Reimbursement • Team Environment
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Great entry-level transportation jobs for college grads If you’re looking to go places, consider some of these jobs By Catherine Conlan Monster Contributing Writer
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If you’re in your senior year and not sure what type of job you want after graduation, you might want to consider a job in the transportation industry. That’s what Marcello Medini wishes he had done when he graduated from college. “Right out of college I didn’t even consider transportation and instead went to work for two Fortune 500 companies in different industries,” said Medini, now a sales team leader at PNG Logistics. “In retrospect, I wish I knew about this industry right out of college as it is a growing and fantastic opportunity.” If that sounds like the type of opportunity you might like, consider these entry-level transportation jobs for college grads. CDL truck driver “College grads actually have a great chance of hopping on board as a truck driver once they get their commercial driver’s license,” Medini said. “There is currently a shortage of drivers, and as the economy improves, demand will only increase.” The work experience combined with a degree can help you move on to other things when you’re ready, added Erik Bowitz of Resume Genius. Third-party logistics Third-party logistics is the business of overseeing transportation and warehousing of goods or supplies for other clients. “As a growing field, there are openings in customer service, sales, operations, accounting and marketing,” Medini said. Support industries in ports and transportation hubs Ports and transportation hubs can be hotbeds for finding transportation jobs with logistics, trucking, shipping and railroad companies, as well as secondary industries such as warehouses, shipping agents and inspectors. “It’s hard to recruit and retain today’s generation in transportation and logistics because it’s a 24/7 field,” said Mike McCoshen, president of the Hallett Dock Co. It also can be difficult to find people who are willing to work nights, weekends, on call and then go through background checks and be subject to random drug screens. Customer relations/ marketing specialist Working as a customer relations marketing specialist in transportation is an entry-level job that involves customer service and other functions, said
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Stephanie Negriff, president of SGN & Associates, a public transportation awareness consultancy. Job duties may include community and social media outreach, and preparing and disseminating printed materials and information, she said. “Degrees in communications, marketing, advertising or public relations would be an ideal fit for this job.” Public sector opportunities Other entry-level positions related to transportation might include city planning, engineering and civil service, Negriff said. “Public transportation is an often overlooked field for college graduates, but it employs a full range of professional positions.” Cashier/receptionist Wendy Nolin said she always knew she wanted a job related to travel, so she started her post-college career as a cashier/receptionist for the AAA motor club. There her job duties included interacting with customers, handling cash or financial transactions and rescheduling customers when needed. Call center employee Nolin found working as a cashier/ receptionist was a good way to get her foot in the door. Next, she said, she heard Alaska Airlines was hiring employees for its reservations call center, and she got a job there. Call-center work may involve jobs such as a reservation agent or customer service agent. Nolin, who now works as a career coach, recommends both receptionist and call-center positions for anyone interested in working in travel and transportation, because the positions are good introductions to the industry. “It allows them to begin to build relationships with people who can help them navigate the trends and demands of the industry and understand the inner workings of organizations in order to advance and develop their career,” she said. Copyright 2014 — Monster Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved. You may not copy, reproduce or distribute this article without the prior written permission of Monster Worldwide. This article first appeared on Monster, the leading online global network for careers. To see other career-related articles, visit http:// career-advice.monster.com.
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Making the move from trucking to freight brokering By Aileen Cho Monster Contributing Writer Trucking can be a rewarding career, but it may not be right for every life situation. If you’re a trucker who wants to stay in the industry but not drive, freight brokering might be the answer. The job Licensed freight brokers may be companies or individuals, some of whom work out of their homes, which match up carriers with shippers for a fee. According to Transportation Training Solutions, a Texas-based freight brokerage training institution, there are 4,000 licensed transportation brokers in the U.S. Only 50 percent of them work full time. Moving on from trucking With billions of tons of cargo moving through the nation every day, the trucking industry is growing. But trucking is a tough business, particularly if you’re an independent owner/ operator. And with hours-of-service rules, road congestion and increasing tolls, it’s only getting tougher. John Thomas, a former accountant and founder of Atex Logistics, a freight-broker training program that includes on-the-phone coaching, said he conducted extensive research by talking to shippers, brokers and truckers for months. “So many truckers are suffering with the high fuel prices, so they’re looking for an alternative,” he said. “Freight brokering keeps them in the industry.” Veterans Welcome Kristine Polfer, a trainee at Atex, co-runs a Florida flatbed trucking business and plans to start a freightbrokerage business. Polfer’s trucking background “has already made a difference in (her) training,” she said. Moreover, having trucker associates, family members and friends can be useful, because they may become your clients and partners. Half of the clients Thomas trains are former truckers. Challenges and investments A freight broker has low startup costs and monthly overhead — “a couple of phones, a fax, a computer and file cabinets, and you’re in business,” Thomas said. “(But) it’s difficult. You may have to wait two years or more to make good money.”
Transportation Training Solutions officials cited three major initial investments you need to make: • You will need to obtain broker’s authority from a financial institution. The fee is $300. • You must obtain a surety bond or trust fund from a local bank or bonding company. Depending on your personal credit history, costs range from as little as $550 per year to a one-time fee of $10,000. This basically acts as your insurance policy for the loads you broker. • You should pay a processing agent fee of $50. If a lawsuit is filed against you, a lawyer from the state you’re being sued in will inform you of the claim. Required Training Training typically takes two months, but Thomas said the length of training depends on your time commitment. “I have a 90-page manual and 21 handouts that I email,” he said. Then you get set up, have a business plan ready and start contacting shippers who use freight brokers. “We use boards where shippers and truckers can post loads,” much like a matching service, he said. Persistence counts. “Once the load gets covered, the broker baby-sits it to its destination and pays the trucker within 21 days,” Thomas said. “You want to pay on time so that the truckers will come back to you and you build repeat business.” The profit margin Transportation Training Solutions estimates potential profit for fulltime brokers ranges from $40,000 to $150,000 a year. According to Thomas, a typical load may yield a $1,400 profit for the trucker and $140 for the broker. At five times a week, you can make $700 per week; at 25 times a week, $3,500. That gets easier to do if you build a regular client base. “It’s nice to sit back and have a shipper call you,” Thomas said. Copyright 2014 — Monster Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved. You may not copy, reproduce or distribute this article without the prior written permission of Monster Worldwide. This article first appeared on Monster, the leading online global network for careers. To see other career-related articles, visit http:// career-advice.monster.com.
BLACK HORSE CARRIERS is in need of FT drivers in the Columbus, OH area. Looking for FT Class B CDL drivers. Night shift work. Dedicated routes, Drivers will handle freight, Mon-Fri work week. Averages $900 a week. These full time positions come with full Benefits, 401K, and paid vacation. Candidates must have at least 2 yrs. Exp., Hazmat Endorsement or willing to obtain and a clean MVR.
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What type of trucking job do you want? By Aileen Cho Monster Contributing Writer Refrigerated containers, intermodal containers, oil and gas tankers — no matter what the cargo, trucks carry it. Trucks vary in size and weight, and the type of route you take can mean a world of difference, too. What type of trucking situation is right for you? OTR or Regional? Your specific duties and lifestyle can vary whether you drive a truck equipped for long haul — also known as OTR (over the road) — or regional routes, according to Douglas Orton, driver and contract relations manager for trucking company Schneider National. Schneider’s OTR and regional drivers typically drive trucks pulling either 48-foot-long or 53-foot-long trailers, Orton said. In general, “truckload” freight hauling requires 28- to 53-foot trailers (a semi-trailer) that can be detached from the rest of the truck. The cab, or tractor, is “what the driver drives and lives in,” Orton said. The trailer carries the cargo and may be refrigerated, heated or come with a pump and air compressor for bulk materials, as well as other features to meet the cargo’s needs. The type of trailer can impact your daily responsibilities. Regional can be truckload or lessthan-truckload (LTL). Truckload drivers pick up freight at a shipper and deliver to one destination. LTL drivers pick up freight, usually at a terminal,
and deliver to multiple locations; then they reload at multiple customers and bring the cargo back to the terminal. When you’re doing dedicated routes (going to the same customer base regularly), you may need some additional knowledge depending on the industry, said Jim McNamara, spokesman for Volvo Trucks North America. Dedicated routes can be correlated to regional because they imply specific local business. If you’re hauling construction materials, for example, you might need to know how to use forklifts or cranes to load or off-load. Training The Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI), part of the Truckload Carriers Association, offers certified courses on basic truck driving skills and general uses of 48-foot and 53-foot trailers, said spokeswoman Nancy O’Liddy. “The student is exposed to the different types of freight they could possibly be hauling, but they are further trained to a specific type of truck when hired by the carrier,” she added. “The industry calls this ‘driver finishing training.’ For example, if you go to work for a refrigerated carrier, they will train you on how to haul their specific freight.” Luis Rodriguez, a Schneider master driver, said this training typically takes about four to five weeks. Added Orton: “We have new drivers who say, ‘I want to be a bulk driv-
er.’ ‘I want to pull tanks.’ Or, ‘I want to drive intermodal.’ Other people may not know the difference starting off, but as they learn they get aligned with that type of work.” In general, there is plenty of opportunity for any type, he said. “You can come into the industry and find a long-term career as a driver and go in different directions. To some, it’s going from OTR to a local driver/dedicated account. We have a menu of opportunities based on your interests.” Here are some — though not all — of the most common types and configurations: • Straight truck: Think U-Haul. • Tanker: This can be either a two- or three-axle tractor pulling a tank trailer with two or more axles. If you want to haul a tanker, you must pass a written exam and do a pretrip inspection of a tanker in the presence of a law-enforcement official. • Twin trailers: Typically a twoaxle tractor pulling two “pup” trailers, measuring 28 feet in length each. • Sleeper trucks: A two- or threeaxle tractor with a sleeping compartment, usually for OTR or regional routes. • Auto transporters: “This is just what it says — it hauls automobiles and other vehicles, mostly used with a single axle or two-axle tractor,” Hawks said. Drivers need special training for loading and unloading the automobiles. • Low-boys: These are used for hauling such items as bulldozers, heavy machinery and construction equipment.
• Reefers: A two- or three-axle tractor pulling a trailer with a refrigerated unit. This could carry food, produce or even hazardous materials. • Three-axle van: A two-axle tractor pulling a pup trailer with one axle. • Four-axle van: A two-axle tractor pulling a long trailer (up to 53 feet) with two axles. • Five-axle van: A two-axle tractor pulling a long trailer with two axles. • Five-axle flatbed: A two-axle tractor pulling a flatbed trailer measuring 40 feet to 53 feet. • Triple: A two- or three-axle tractor pulling three trailers, each of which can have one or two axles as well. You will have to pass a written exam to drive these massively heavy combinations. Hawks cautioned that if you want to haul twin or triple trailers, you must pass a written exam from the Department of Transportation. “If you pull triples, the legal weight is most commonly around 110,000 pounds total for the entire combination of trailers and tractor,” he added. “And the turning capabilities are much more difficult as it takes much more radius to make it around a corner.” Copyright 2014 — Monster Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved. You may not copy, reproduce or distribute this article without the prior written permission of Monster Worldwide. This article first appeared on Monster, the leading online global network for careers. To see other career-related articles, visit http:// career-advice.monster.com.
Top 10 questions to ask a potential trucking employer By Aileen Cho Monster Contributing Writer Great news: You’ve got what seems like a solid offer to drive for a reputable trucking company. But before you hop in the cab, you’ll want to know certain details about the firm’s policies to determine whether the job measures up to your expectations. To get the answers you’re looking for, ask a potential employer these 10 key questions: What Is Your Home-Time Policy? Long-haul drivers put in long hours on the road, said Kelly Anderson, president of Impact Transportation Solutions. But if a company promises you one day off a week, clarify how it defines a day. Anderson offered this possible scenario: “Here I am this morning arriving back to the terminal, unloading the truck, going home. If I have three days off coming, then today is one of them — I’ve wasted half a day (out of my three days off). A time-off policy means three complete days off.” What Are Your Major Lanes? Find out what typical routes, distances and regions your prospective employer wants you to travel. Trucking career consultant Craig Robins said a driver who lives in a remote area may be better off choosing an employer with a nearby terminal location for truck fueling and maintenance rather
than going with a higher-paying company that doesn’t have any terminals near home.
short-term disability coverage. The less the coverage, the more cents per mile you’ll want.
What Type of Equipment Will I Have? Particularly for long-haul work, “you want to be comfortable,” Anderson said. Ask if the company will assign you equipment and what that will include. Will you get an air-ride suspension? A sleeper on the truck? What size? Since you will be spending most of your time with this equipment, make sure you can live with it.
Do You Pay for Lumpers? Lumpers are for-hire loaders at a warehouse. A carrier may pay you to load or unload the freight for your truck or let you pay a lumper to do it. Find out if your potential employer will pay or compensate for the lumper.
Do You Provide Layover Pay? Layover is the wait or delay a trucker experiences between scheduled loads. In general, a driver should expect to receive layover pay for wait times beyond his control. Do You Slip-Seat? When a driver takes time off, he may have to cede, or “slip-seat,” his assigned truckload (and truck) to another driver, Robins said. If you don’t want to share your truck, look for an employer with a no-slip-seat policy. How Much Do You Pay? Check out Monster’s Salary & Benefits Center for current driver pay scales. Demand is strong, so don’t let a firm shortchange you. Anderson recommended evaluating the pay offered in terms of cents per mile.
Do You Offer Bonuses? Some companies offer bonuses for a good driving record and performance, so it pays to ask. Robins also recommended asking if the company offers sign-on bonuses.
But do so with caution, said Mitch Bookbinder, recruiter for national firm L.J. Kennedy Trucking. For instance, getting paid 50 cents a mile might sound great — unless you’ll be driving and living in an expensive, congested region like New York City.
Will I Get a Dedicated Driver Manager? A driver manager is particularly important if you’re just starting out as a driver. Having a direct manager to work with can foster a good company relationship, enhance your promotion chances and help you resolve concerns and issues quickly.
What Are the Benefits? Benefits are closely linked to pay, so don’t consider one without the other. “If you are looking at employers, find out how many miles per month, cents per mile and what are (your) costs for benefits and road expenses,” Anderson advised. Some companies offer full medical, dental, vision and
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Transportation workers have been in their jobs an average of 5.6 years By Catherine Conlan Monster Contributing Writer Even as the economy is gaining strength, many people still feel anxious about their job prospects. Even people who have jobs may worry that things could change without warning. If you’re looking for a job that comes with a little bit of security, check out this list from PayScale, which ranked the industries where employees last the longest in their positions. Manufacturing Indicators of the manufacturing sector’s health have stabilized in recent years, and the sector shows it. Workers ages 35 to 45 in this sector have been in their jobs for an average of 5.7 years, while older workers have been in for an average of 7.2 years. This sector includes plants, factories and mills in addition to bakeries, Transport.Drivers
candy stores and similar organizations that make products in the same location they are sold. The skills required depend on the type of manufacturing, but usually include attention to detail, and the ability to perform repetitive tasks quickly and accurately. Transportation and warehousing This sector reported similar numbers to manufacturing, with an average of 5.6 years for younger workers and 7.1 for older ones. The transportation and warehousing sector covers a wide variety of jobs, including transporting goods and passengers, scenic and sightseeing transportation, storing and warehousing goods and transportation support jobs such as dispatching. Pipeline jobs are also included in this sector. Specialized training is often required for careers in this sector,
Wholesale trade Younger workers reported being in their jobs for an average of 5.4 years, while older workers had been in their positions for an average of seven years. The wholesaling sector includes the sale or arranging the purchase or sale of consumer goods, capital or durable nonconsumer goods and raw materials such as lumber or ore. These are typically office jobs that involve marketing, advertising, sales and customer service as employees work to make deals between buyers and sellers. Finance and insurance This sector covers companies engaged in or facilitating financial transactions and underwriting insurance and annuities. It also includes companies that provide financial intermediation and employee benefit programs. Younger workers reported being in
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their jobs in this sector for an average of 5.3 years, while older workers reported being in these jobs for an average of 6.9 years. Public Administration Public-sector jobs often have a reputation for being secure ones, and with good reason. According to the PayScale report, public administration workers ages 35 to 45 had been in their jobs for an average of 6.4 years, while older workers (ages 45 to 55) had been in their positions for an average of 9.7 years. This sector includes federal, state and local government agencies. These jobs are often administrative or office-type jobs that require good communication and computer skills. Copyright 2014 — Monster Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved. You may not copy, reproduce or distribute this article without the prior written permission of Monster Worldwide. This article first appeared on Monster, the leading online global network for careers. To see other career-related articles, visit http:// career-advice.monster.com.
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OTR, SHORT-HAUL, & LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES Columbus and Marysville, OH Yards • Driver Oriented small town company • Family oriented – TAH daily or weekly • Newer equipment & Volvo Auto-shifts • Weekly pay – BeneďŹ ts – Out & Back Freight
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www.ryanlogistics.com 937-553-5000 EXT 109
DRIVERS INTERMODAL OWNER OPERATORS
• Local Rail Freight • Home Every Night • Lots of Drop & Hook • Plate Program • Zero Fee Fuel Card • Big Fuel Discounts
Drivers Needed Now! Schneider is hiring truck drivers! Experienced drivers and new Class A CDL holders should apply ($6,000 tuition reimbursement for qualified candidates)
$1,000 Weekly Pay Guarantee Drive a 2015 Truck
UP TO $9,000 SIGN-ON BONUS MAY APPLY Earn up to $75,000/year
Dedicated run from Columbus area primarily to Grand Rapids, MI. Requires Class A CDL. Great pay, home time and beneďŹ t package including medical, dental, life, and 401K. Limited openings available so apply now.
Tanker, Dedicated, Intermodal and Truckload opportunities
Over-the-Road Tanker opportunities
Paid orientation, training and vacation Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(k) plan with company match
Apply: schneiderjobs.com/newjobs | Info: 800-44-PRIDE
EOE M/F/D/V
Solo and Team Dedicated positions 90% no-touch Intermodal freight
$1000 SIGN ON BONUS
Whitacre Logistics LLC
2110 Watkins Rd. 614-497-2331
888-474-0729 • www.drive4hml.com
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