Requirements
To ensure TSH partners with the most qualified and dedicated Owner Operators in today’s competitive market, we have established the following requirements:
Operator Requirements
- 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience, including at least 1 year of over-the-road (OTR) experience within the past 3 years.
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6 months of verifiable flatbed experience within the past 3 years.
- Safety approved CVSA inspection history.
- No DUI in previous 5 years. 1 in 10 years. None while operating a CMV.
- No DOT defined major violations in the previous 3 years.
- Safety-approved accident history.
- No more than 1 moving violation conviction in the last 12 months, no more than 2 in the previous 3 years.
- Complete TSH orientation.
- Pass road test.
- 23 years old (unless approved by Safety).
*All qualifications are subject to safety review and approval.
Equipment Requirements
- Any tractor 2010 or newer will only be considered for lease after the truck is inspected at either our Nashville, TN, Cofield, NC, or Laredo, TX operations
- Tractor and Trailer are required to undergo and pass a thorough DOT inspection before leasing.
Trailers that are contractor-owned must be 48’ tandem axle, less than 10 years old with no holes in the floor. - TSH does offer a lease purchase option for trailers and tractors, please contact recruiting for more information regarding these programs
- Re-inspected every 3 months
Tarps, Chains, and Binders
- 1 16×16 Tarp
- 2 16×25 Tarps
- 10 20’ Chains
- 10 Snap binders
- 12 4” x 30’ Straps with flat hook
- 2 2” x 30’ Straps with ratchet
- 50 Rubber tarp straps-21”
- 12 Coil racks
- 12 Coil mats
- 8 Timbers
- 15 Edge protectors-heavy duty
- 20 Edge protectors-plastic
- 1 2-inch bar – 36” heavy duty
- 1 Dunnage strap
- 4 Flags
- 2 Wide load / oversize signs
* TSH can provide the above equipment and will draw $250 weekly until paid in full
Additional Requirements
- Passenger Insurance if the driver has a passenger
- Occupational Accident or Workers Compensation Insurance as dictated by state law
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CONTACT US
Corporate Office
2607 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 271-2400
sales@tenh.com
1 (800) 776-4004

