Davis Transfer : FAQs

Are drivers allowed to take their trucks home? why not?

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:07:26 -0400

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.

Where are your terminals?

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:03:47 -0400

Our terminals are in Carneville, GA, Valdosta, GA and Lakeland, FL. We also have drop yards in Atlanta, GA, Jacksonville, FL and Savannah, GA.

How many days will I be required to work per week?

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:02:18 -0400

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.

What are the advantages of Electronic Logging?

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:58:17 -0400

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.

Are your drivers required to use Electronic Logging?

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:52:16 -0400

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.

What is your average length of haul?

Tue, 18 May 2010 10:30:12 -0400

425 miles

What are the efficiencies of a SmartWay trucking partner?

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:14:07 -0400

SmartWay Tractors and Trailers reduce fuel consumption by 10 to 20 percent for model year 2007 or later long-haul tractors and trailers through voluntary equipment specifications. Each qualified tractor/trailer combination can save between 2,000 to 4,000 gallons of diesel per year and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and air pollutants.

What is an expedited truckload?

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:13:06 -0400

If you have a truckload that needs to be delivered very quickly you will need to contact us directly to arrange for the service. The rates are higher for these truckloads.

What is the SmartWay Partnership?

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:13:18 -0400

The SmartWay Transport Partnership is an innovative collaboration between the freight industry and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA). Endorsed by major freight industry associations, companies, and trade publications, SmartWay Transport is leading the way to greater fuel efficiency and lower emissions from the freight sector. The program is administered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and is housed with the US EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) under the Transportation and Regional Programs Division (TRPD). SmartWay also administers the National Idle-Free Corridors Program which is a program committed to eliminating all unnecessary long-duration truck idling along interstates, at distribution centers, and along other transportation corridors. The SmartWay brand signifies a partnership among government, business and consumers to protect our environment, reduce fuel consumption, and improve our air quality for future generations.