Transition plan for Canadian Veterans
All Star Truck Lines welcomes the opportunity to train, hire and develop ex-military personnel for Long Haul Flatbed driving. No previous experience is necessary. Our fast track transition plan for retired Military personnel will get them an AZ licence in as little as 30 days, followed by intensive on-the-job training and full time employment with All Star Truck Lines.
We are CTPAT certified (Customs Trade partnership against Terrorism), US and Canada Bonded. For the year 2015 All Star Truck lines has committed to hiring 10 retired military personnel from the Canadian Armed Forces.
Selection process for the transition plan:
1. Retired Military personnel able to cross the border with a clean driver abstract and police back ground check are eligible to apply.
2. The candidate will fill out an application and bring it to the office for submission and for an interview.
3. After the application is reviewed the applicant will be sent for a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Selected candidates will be eligible to participate in the Transition plan.
We are CTPAT certified (Customs Trade partnership against Terrorism), US and Canada Bonded. For the year 2015 All Star Truck lines has committed to hiring 10 retired military personnel from the Canadian Armed Forces.
Selection process for the transition plan:
1. Retired Military personnel able to cross the border with a clean driver abstract and police back ground check are eligible to apply.
2. The candidate will fill out an application and bring it to the office for submission and for an interview.
3. After the application is reviewed the applicant will be sent for a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Selected candidates will be eligible to participate in the Transition plan.
The Transition plan
Day 1: Candidate Orientation
Successful candidates will be provided one day orientation program as follows:
1. Company Information
2. Organizational chart
3. Company Culture
4. Industry overview and where we fit in the big picture
5. Safety policy and expectations
6. Log book training and expectations
7. Pre-trip inspections
8. Documentation and border crossing
9. Importance of fuel economy and best practices
10. Importance of financial planning and discipline for the drivers.
Day 1: Candidate Orientation
Successful candidates will be provided one day orientation program as follows:
1. Company Information
2. Organizational chart
3. Company Culture
4. Industry overview and where we fit in the big picture
5. Safety policy and expectations
6. Log book training and expectations
7. Pre-trip inspections
8. Documentation and border crossing
9. Importance of fuel economy and best practices
10. Importance of financial planning and discipline for the drivers.
Day 2-30 : Get AZ licence
Candidate will be required to join a local Driving school with a fast track program for AZ certification in Mississauga. Several options are available. The fee of $1,200 will be reimbursed after 6 months of employment with us.
Day 31-90
The driver will be placed with a senior driver/mentor for further on the job training. The senior driver will ensure the following areas are covered in the 60 days they are together:
1. Safe operation of the equipment
2. Trip planning
3. Obeying road signs
4. Log book and HOS training
5. Documentation
6. Load securement
7. Weight distribution and axle adjustments
8. Lane control
9. Fuel economy
10. Inspections at scale houses
11. Communication with dispatchers, shippers and receivers
12. Fueling plan
13. Healthy life style and eating habits
At the end of the 90 day period a driver who has successfully completed the training will be given their own equipment.
Payroll/Compensation
Days 1 - 30 : Candidate pays a fee of $1200 to get an AZ licence from a local school. This fee is reimbursed after 6 months of employment with protostar.
Month 2 : Flat $1,500 + $500/month safety bonus*
Month 3 : Flat $2,500 + $500/month safety bonus*
Month 4 : $0.40/mile + $500/month safety bonus* + Fuel bonus**
Month 5 to 6 : $0.40/mile + $500/month safety bonus* + Fuel bonus** + Full benefits***
At the end of 6 months the driver receives $1500 bonus provided there are no accidents/damages to equipment or cargo during the previous 6 months. Driver also gets a $1200 driving school fee reimbursement.
Month 7 on-wards : $0.50/mile + $200/month safety bonus* + Fuel bonus** + Full benefits***. Drivers in this category typically make between $5000 to $7000 per month, depending on the miles covered in each month.
* Safety bonus paid if there are no violations, damages to equipment or cargo
** Fuel bonus program starts at $200/month for achieving 6.2 MPG average and increases as fuel mileage improves
*** Full benefits will be provided. The driver will pay a portion of the monthly premiums
Candidate will be required to join a local Driving school with a fast track program for AZ certification in Mississauga. Several options are available. The fee of $1,200 will be reimbursed after 6 months of employment with us.
Day 31-90
The driver will be placed with a senior driver/mentor for further on the job training. The senior driver will ensure the following areas are covered in the 60 days they are together:
1. Safe operation of the equipment
2. Trip planning
3. Obeying road signs
4. Log book and HOS training
5. Documentation
6. Load securement
7. Weight distribution and axle adjustments
8. Lane control
9. Fuel economy
10. Inspections at scale houses
11. Communication with dispatchers, shippers and receivers
12. Fueling plan
13. Healthy life style and eating habits
At the end of the 90 day period a driver who has successfully completed the training will be given their own equipment.
Payroll/Compensation
Days 1 - 30 : Candidate pays a fee of $1200 to get an AZ licence from a local school. This fee is reimbursed after 6 months of employment with protostar.
Month 2 : Flat $1,500 + $500/month safety bonus*
Month 3 : Flat $2,500 + $500/month safety bonus*
Month 4 : $0.40/mile + $500/month safety bonus* + Fuel bonus**
Month 5 to 6 : $0.40/mile + $500/month safety bonus* + Fuel bonus** + Full benefits***
At the end of 6 months the driver receives $1500 bonus provided there are no accidents/damages to equipment or cargo during the previous 6 months. Driver also gets a $1200 driving school fee reimbursement.
Month 7 on-wards : $0.50/mile + $200/month safety bonus* + Fuel bonus** + Full benefits***. Drivers in this category typically make between $5000 to $7000 per month, depending on the miles covered in each month.
* Safety bonus paid if there are no violations, damages to equipment or cargo
** Fuel bonus program starts at $200/month for achieving 6.2 MPG average and increases as fuel mileage improves
*** Full benefits will be provided. The driver will pay a portion of the monthly premiums
