What are the lanes I will be on? Will I be on a consistent lane, or will it vary?
Up to you, Driver! We offer City positions (based on current availability) out of Louisville, Indianapolis and Cincinnati. We also hire OTR drivers from almost anywhere east of the Mississippi.
What will my schedule be? When is my home time?
Summitt OTR drivers are home every 7-10 days, unless they ask to stay out longer. See the home time map at the bottom of Pay and Benefits
What kind of miles will I get?
Again, that’s up to you! Want to stay out for weeks at a time? Go for it. Home nightly? Ask about our city driving jobs in Louisville, Indianapolis and Cincinnati. Our average solo OTR drivers get between 2400 and 2900 miles/week.
Will I have a dedicated driver manager?
You sure will. Every DM here has about 20-25 drivers they are dedicated to.
Is your freight no touch?
80%+ drop and hook/ no touch freight
Where are your main hubs?
Main hub in Louisville Kentucky with terminal locations in Clarksville, IN and Brooks, KY. Additionally, we have drop lots in Indiana (Gary, Indianapolis, Clarksville), Kentucky (Shepherdsville, Walton), Georgia (Fairburn), Tennessee (Memphis), and Illinois (Chicago).
What type of freight do you haul?
General commodities. All dry van and some reefer.
If road conditions are unsafe to drive due to weather, will I be penalized for parking until it is safe?
Safety of our employees and the general public always takes priority.
Equipment Questions
What equipment will I have?
All of our trucks are 2020 and newer. We run mostly Freightliner Cascadias, but we have some Volvos and Internationals in the fleet.
Are your trucks automatic or manual?
All trucks are automatic!
Inverter policy? APU in trucks?
Most of our trucks come with an inverter. In a truck without one? If you would like an inverter, let us know! Our shop will put one in. Most trucks have an APU. If the truck does not have an APU, you are authorized to idle
Refrigerators? Do they come in trucks?
Many of our trucks have refrigerators. If you are in a truck without one, we offer you a plug in cooler, free of charge to you.
Do you have slip-seat trucks?
We only slip-seat city trucks. Only in some instances will OTR trucks be shared on occasion.
Can I take my truck home?
If OTR drivers are far from a terminal and/or drop yard, we will evaluate to determine if you have a safe place nearby to park. We will evaluate on a case by case basis. Call us to find out!
What speed are trucks governed at?
For the safety of our employees and the general public, we govern our trucks at 65mph. It helps with the fuel economy too!
What is your passenger policy?
OTR drivers can have a rider. Riders must be approved through safety.
What is your pet policy?
Any cat or dog under 75 lbs that is approved can ride. Call to find out how to get your pet approved.
Compensation questions
What about benefits?
Yes, we offer full benefits. Medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, and paid vacation.
What can I expect my annual earnings to be?
As a Company Solo Driver you can make up to $75,000 annually based on top pay of .60 cpm. Team drivers can make up to $110,000 annually based on top pay of .90 cpm split. Additionally, there are several bonuses available that can earn you more money.
How does the pay period work? What OTR scanning software do you use? Do bills have to be sent in by a certain day to get paid during a week?
Our pay period begins on Sunday at 12am and goes until Saturday at 11:59pm. Bills must be scanned within 24 hours of delivery. We use the Vector mobile app to make this process quick and easy for you!
What miles are paid miles and what miles are not?
For company drivers all dispatched miles are paid, loaded and empty. Miles are paid based on PC Miler version 34.
Orientation Pay Questions
Where is Orientation?
Orientation is at our company headquarters in Brooks, Kentucky.
How is Orientation structured?
Orientation runs Monday through Wednesday and can be extended as needed. All drivers complete a DOT Drug Screen and Physical as well as complete a Road Test with our Trainer
What is the pay during Orientation?
We pay Company Drivers $350 total for 4 days on the drivers first paycheck.
Are travel, lodging and meals paid for during Orientation?
Yes. We arrange your travel, lodging, breakfast is provided by the hotel and lunch each day is provided by Summitt Trucking LLC.
Company questions
Is your company publicly or privately held?
Summitt is a family owned and operated privately held company. Dave Summitt stills runs the company to this day.
How many total employees do you have?
About 160 drivers and about 120 office and maintenance employees.
How many drivers do you have?
About 160 drivers, most of which are company drivers.
