Owner Operator Qualifications

Shaffer Trucking takes pride in the fact that we have a reputation of hiring only the most professional Owner-Operators the trucking industry has to offer. Maintaining quality hiring standards allows us to enter into a lease with the most progressive owners in the industry. If you are a true professional there is only one choice: Shaffer Trucking

Driver Qualifications

• To become a qualified Owner-Operator, you must be at least 22 years of age and have not less than one year verifiable over-the-road driving experience within the last three years.
• Your experience must involve driving a five-axle tractor-trailer in an interstate operation.
• No alcohol or drug related convictions within the previous five (5) years.
• No felony convictions within the last ten (10) years.
• You will need to possess a Class “A” Commercial Drivers License from the state that you reside in. A Hazardous Materials Endorsement is required, but we do allow 45 days for finger printing and testing to be completed. We do reimburse $100 for the endorsement upon successful completion. All Owner Operator driving records will be thoroughly reviewed.
• If your driver qualification application is approved you will need to pass the required Company and D.O.T. physical, the required drug test, the in-truck driving test, be able to perform the job functions and meet all other D.O.T. requirements. We require a completed application from you in order to begin the driver qualification process.

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