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What to expect

Orientation for New Hires:
Summitt Orientation lasts two to three days in Shepherdsville, KY. All drivers will be paid for attending Orientation. Additionally, travel, lodging and food are provided by Summitt. Talk to a recruiter for more details, 1-866-333-5333.

Orientation and Beyond:
​Summitt strives to grow their drivers and continue to help them learn. Training doesn’t stop after orientation. Our trained Orientation and Training Instructor will continue to reach out to you to provide continual training and refresher courses.

Driver Endorsement Information:
Summitt Trucking offers endorsement bonuses to drivers who obtain their hazmat endorsement while employed by the company. Drivers who already have hazmat and/or tanker endorsements upon hire do not receive bonuses, as they already qualify for additional pay per mile. The company pays out a $500 bonus for drivers who obtain their hazmat and tanker endorsement while working for Summitt. It is important to note that the additional mileage pay for hazmat and tanker only applies if a driver has both the hazmat and tanker endorsement. Solo drivers receive an extra $0.05 per mile for hazmat placarded loads, while team drivers receive an extra $0.05 (per driver) on all miles regardless of whether the load is placarded or not, provided that both members of the team have the necessary endorsements.

What to expect in Driver Orientation:

• In-Class training
  • Summitt utilizes an online training platform for much of the in-class instruction. You may obtain your log in information from your Orientation instructor and begin to work ahead prior to arriving for your first day. Your Orientation Instructor will contact you prior to you arriving at Summitt to finalize your Orientation agenda.
• Physical Exam
  • All drivers will have to pass a physical exam. Summitt will transport all drivers to a nearby clinic on the first day of Orientation for a physical/drug screen.
• Skills Test
  • Make sure to sharpen your pre-trip inspections, backing ability, and safety requirements, because all new hires are required to pass a driving test in order to complete Orientation.
• Ride-A-Long
  • The last and final requirement for a driver to complete Orientation, is a ride-a-long with a company driver. Any driver hired on to be a city driver must complete an 8 hour ride-a-long, and any driver hired as an OTR driver will complete a 1 hour ride-a-long. You will receive an additional pay per hour for your ride-a-along.​

WHat You'll Need

Forms & Documents:

• CDL/Driver’s License
• Social Security Card
• TWIC Card (if applicable)
• Passport (if applicable)
• Documents to set up direct deposit (voided blank check)
• Birthdates and social security numbers for dependents
• If applicable: owner operator insurance information

Clothing:

• Shirt, jeans/shorts
• Boots or shoes – no open toe shoes permitted
• All weather gear, depending on forecast

Other:

• Money for meals and incidentals (Summitt provides breakfast and lunch. Driver will need to have money for dinner)
• Any prescription medications
• Work gloves recommended

Items for your truck:

• Bedding for truck
• Hygiene essentials – toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, etc.

What NOT to bring:

• TVs
• Coolers
• Any other bulky items