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.
  • 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

recruiting@tenh.com
1 (877) 244-0784

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