Car Hauler Life, Part 1: What does it look like to be a car hauler for USAL in 2023?
Auto transport is a specialized role in the trucking industry. If you're considering a career as a car hauler, you may have a few questions.
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DRIVER BENEFITS
Pay-for-performance model
Average annual pay of $105,000
Annual bonus potential of $10,000-$15,000
$0.73 per mile for all miles
Referral bonus
Training pay of $1,300-$1,500 per week
Five-week paid training program for inexperienced candidates
Training Extension Program to help ensure success
Complete total rewards package
401(k) savings plan with match
Paid holidays and time off
Uniform allowance
Weekly home time
Vehicle purchase programs
Annual driver appreciation and Associates' Day events
Safety Milestone Awards
Annual Most Valuable Hauler and Newcomer of the Year awards
Million Mile Club
Five (5) maintenance facilities strategically located in our network
Online service scheduling and truck status updates via text
Triaged, "fast lane" service
Continuous training and certification
Free, unlimited online development resources
Business conduct training
Safety and quality training
Out-of-the-truck career progression opportunities
Work environment nurtured with cooperation, ownership, respect, and empathy
Open-door policy, always
Passionate support for gender diversity and transitioning veterans
Custom Peterbilt-Cottrell transports
Average tractor age of three years
New transports introduced annually
Entire fleet refreshed every five years
Automatic transmissions
Easy-to-use straps and hydraulics
Dedicated fleet manager and terminal support staff
Interactive dispatch process
Predictable work schedules
Company-paid mobile phone and robust communication tools
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Twenty-three (23) years of age
Valid Class A CDL with a clean motor vehicle record (MVR)
Valid DOT medical certificate
At least one (1) year of over-the-road experience operating a Class 8 tractor and 41' trailer
High school diploma or GED; however, two (2) years of auto transport experience within the past five years will be accepted in lieu of educational requirement
Transitioning veterans - Honorable discharge, three (3) years' experience in MOS 88M or 3531, and Military Skills Test Waiver
Successful pre-employment screening and drug test
Successful interview and road test
Ability to read and write English
Legally able to work in the United States