COMPANY DRIVERS
At Christenson Transportation, we look for safe and stable drivers that care about creating their own success. If you are interested in the trucking industry and have a safe driving record, but are not quite ready to buy a tractor, Christenson can provide you with a truck and get you on the road with benefits and competitive pay.
ONBOARDING
Our onboarding process is simple: approved applicants attend 2-3 day orientation from Monday to Wednesday of a given week. We highlight company policy and procedure, our internal operations, and Electric Log training. We fill out all of the necessary paperwork and your journey begins!
DRIVE FOR US
NEW "STAY PAY" LONGEVITY BONUS!
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Completion of year 1 – Receive $1,000, paid out $250 quarterly & beginning on the yearly anniversary.
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Completion of year 2 – Receive $2,000, paid out $500 quarterly & beginning on the yearly anniversary.
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Completion of year 3 – Receive $3,000, paid out $750 quarterly & beginning on the yearly anniversary.
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Completion of year 4 – Receive $4,000, paid out $1,000 quarterly & beginning on the yearly anniversary.
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Completion of year 5 & above – Receive $5,000, paid out $1,250 quarterly & beginning on yearly anniversary.
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
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Additional .01 per mile for every million miles at Christenson Transportation
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Orientation/Transition Pay of $250.00
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Paid on the first check.
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Extra Pick-up or drop pay of $25.00 per Additional Pick-up or Drop
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Excludes first pick-up and first drop.
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Layover Pay of $100.00 Per Night
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If not assigned a load by 5 pm the day after unloading.
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Detention Paid at $20.00 per hour
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Begins 2 hours after correctly reporting on-time arrival for an appointment, not to exceed $100 daily. For FCFS pick-ups & deliveries, detention will begin 2 hours after correctly reporting arrival at a rate of $10.00 per hour, not to exceed $50 daily.
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Breakdown Pay at $50.00 for the first day, $100.00 for the second day, and $150.00 for 3rd day
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Referral Bonus of $500.00 & name entered into the drawing to win $4,000.00 after every 5 referrals hired.
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$500.00 paid in 2 payments. The first is $250.00 after delivery of the referral’s load. The second $250.00 is at the time of the $4,000.00 drawing.
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BENEFITS
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Insurance – Health/Dental/Vision
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Choose from 2 health plans. Christenson pays 75% of employee cost silver plan, dental, and vision. An employee can upgrade to gold plan at the additional cost to the employee.
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Employee can elect to cover family members at the full cost.
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401K PROGRAM
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50% match up to 6% of employee contribution
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PRE-PAID DRIVER LEGAL PLAN
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Provided by Christenson for every driver at no cost.
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PAID VACATION PAID AT $1,000 PER WEEK
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1 week of vacation available yearly on employment date. Cannot be rolled over.
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This is IN ADDITION TO the Christenson Transportation ‘STAY PAY” referenced above.
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Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
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Life insurance has $20,000 value and $40,000 if caused by accident. Additional details in policy brochure.
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PERKS
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24 Hour Driver Lounge: You will have access to our Driver Lounge that includes showers, a washer and drier, cable TV, a comfy couch, a computer with Internet, and a treadmill.
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Onboard Pets: You can bring your best friend on the road with you! There are limits, however. Your furry friend can be up to medium-dog sized and must have shot records submitted. It also requires a deposit that you can pay over time.
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Passengers: You can bring your best human too! Your passenger must be over 13 years old with a signed form – $15 a month for passenger insurance.
If you meet our job requirements, and you’d like to join our team fill out an application here. Still, have questions? Feel free to contact our Recruiting Department at 417-866-5993, option one.