Contractor Requirements
- Must have 2 years verifiable over the road flatbed experience in the last 3 years with an ICC motor carrier and a good MVR Driving Record
- Must be 23 years of age
- Able to pass Federal D.O.T. physical and drug screen
- Must meet F.M.C.S.R. 391 guidelines on safety clearance application
- No DUI in past 7 years
- No felonies
- No more than 6 points on your license in the past 3 years
- Must comply with Driver’s Daily Log requirements as prescribed in F.M.C.S.R. 395
- No more than 2 moving violations in the last 12 months.
- Must have a cell phone or pager.
Equipment Requirements
Tractor:
- Quality late model equipment that will pass a thorough D.O.T. inspection
- Must supply all necessary safety equipment
Flatbed Division:
- Headache rack on tractor
- Minimum of (10) 3/8" chains
- Minimum of (10) 3/8" binders
- Minimum of (10) straps (4")
- Minimum of (10) winches
- Set of tarps with 8' drop to fit 48' trailer
Heavy Haul Division:
- Headache rack on tractor
- Minimum of (10) 1/2" chains
- Minimum of (5) 3/8" chains
- Minimum of (10) 1/2" binders
- Minimum of (5) 3/8" binders
- Minimum of (10) straps (4")
- Minimum of (10) winches
- Set of tarps with 8' drop to fit 48' trailer
- Working strobe light (1)
- Center pin on 7 way plug continuously powered (no switch)
- Wide Load Signs (2)
- Flags (Maximum)
Bennett provides free DOT annual inspections and decals at maintenance facilities.
