Frequently Asked Questions
Drivers
What is your average length of haul?
425 miles
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Are your drivers required to use Electronic Logging?
Yes, beginning in the 3rd quarter of 2009 we began transitioning the entire fleet to Qualcomm electronic logs. At first, many of our drivers were reluctant, but most would not trade them to go back to paper logs. The electronic logs protect our company as well as our drivers. Electronic logging forces our dispatch and the drivers to be as efficient as possible when dispatching our loads.
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What are the advantages of Electronic Logging?
One of the many advantages to our company is increased safety and compliance. As our dispatch and drivers have made adjustments to their schedules drivers have actually increased their miles per day while getting their full 10 hour break. The additional miles comes from better dispatches and drivers using their time wisely. Our latest comparisons shows the average driver on electronic logging is getting 35 more miles per day that a non-elog driver. Another huge advantage was getting rid of the workload of having to fill out a written log, sending them in and our safety department having to evaluate and store each log for each driver.
How many days will I be required to work per week?
Most drivers run at least of 5 days per week. We require every driver to be available to work at least 1 weekend per month. If a driver runs over a weekend he/she may want to take off time additional time after the weekend. Our average driver needs to get at least 9000 miles per month.
Are drivers allowed to take their trucks home? why not?
No, most drivers are required to bring their trucks to the terminal. On rare occasions, drivers may get permission to take their trucks home, but this is not a priviledge granted every week. The reason for not allowing drivers to take their trucks home is security and liability. At your home, we are not able to fully secure the tractor from theft or vandalism. In addition, Davis Transfer still retains the liability if someone is injured in the truck.
We are always looking for safe, qualified over the road drivers. Call us at 1.800.736.4285 to apply, learn more, or refer a driver.
