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Company Name:  Smokey Point Distributing
General Info:  Midsize company with based in Arlington WA. Mainly flatbed and heavy haul, do lots of aviation type loads.  
Drivers We Hire
Type of Hauls
Dry Van
 
Flatbed
Reefer
 
Tanker
 
Runs We Have
OTR
NE
Regional
 
SE
Regional
 
NW
Regional
 
SW
Regional
 
West
Regional
 
MId-West
Regional
 
Local
 
Canada
 
Dedicated
 
Pets
Riders
Orientation
Pay
Other Info:
States this Carrier hires within:
WA, OR, CA, KS, OK, SC, ID, MT, PA, IN, TX, UT, NE, CO, OH, MI, PA, WV,
Min Experience:  3 yrs driving in the last 6 yrs, 2 yrs of flatbed in the last 5 yrs.
Your office is behind the wheel of a permanent tractor assignment - no slip seating here. You will be assigned to a tractor with
gearing that allows you to get the job done. If you are tired of fighting for what you want, and want to work for a drug free, pro-active,
safety conscious company, make Smokey Point Distributing your last home.

Currently, we are taking applications for enthusiastic, reliable, and dependable drivers.

These are the required essentials for our company:
•A clean, accident/claim-free class A CDL driving record
•23 years of age or older, with at least 2 years flat bed experience
•Positive attitude- Physically capable of performing job functions
•Over-dimensional shipments
•Continually responsible for personal and public safety

We can’t promise a perfect world, but we can promise:

•An excellence benefit package (medical, dental, vision)
•401K retirement available with company match
•Optional disability insurance
•Competitive pay
•Extra pay for tarped loads and over dimensional loads
•A Safety/Performance bonus
•One week paid vacation after first year
•Home every 10-14 days
•We have a rider policy and pet policy to keep you a little closer to those you care most about.

Min Exp  3 yrs in the last 6 yrs, 2 yrs of flatbed in the last 5 yrs

Orientation Information  2-3 days in Arlington, WA – outside of WA we will provide transportation, usually by plane.
Hiring Bonus: Ask Recruiter

Orientation Pay: Yes

Min Exp  3 yrs in the last 6 yrs, 2 yrs of flatbed in the last 5 yrs

Pets  Yes

Rider Yes   

Home Time Policies  10-14 days out 2-3 days off. Flexible and will
work with driver.

Hiring Area  See below, mainly on the west coast and along
certain freight lines.

Pay Scale:
Solo
2 yrs -35 cpm
3 yrs-36 cpm
5 yrs -37 cpm

Team
2yrs or more -42 cpm

$20 per tarp
$25 per stop not counting initial pick up and final delivery
$75 for layover after 24 hrs.
$25.00 for a clean roadside inspection
Safety bonus of .01 cpm paid annually
Expect solos to run 10000 miles per month or better,
15000 for teams
Hiring Area:
Washington state
Western Oregon
Southern California
Wichita, KS (area)
Tulsa, OK (area)
Charleston, SC (area)

We would also like to hear from drivers along major routes between
any of these areas, where the drivers can be routed home without too
many out of route miles.  

Cities along I-90 in Idaho, and Montana
Cities along I-84 in Oregon and Idaho
Cities along the I-5 corridor for our dedicated I-5 fleet
Hiring Requirements:
  • 23 yrs old
  • Must be able to read and speak English
  • Must be able to obtain and provide a current long form physical,
    prior to orientation.
  • 2 yrs of Flatbed exp. in the last 5 yrs
  • Prefer more than 3 yrs total OTR exp.
  • No major violations in last 3 yrs. ie Speed 15 or over, Dui, Hit
    and Run, reckless/careless, improper lane change, following to
    close, failure to report and accident.
  • No more than 3 moving violations in 3 yrs, case by case basis.
    Look for patterns.
  • No more than 2 minor accidents/incidents in 3 yrs, case by case
    basis.
  • No felonies in 10 yrs, will consider over 10 if not drugs, sex,
    assault or theft.
  • Misdemeanors-case by case, depends on what and when
  • Suspensions-case by case, none in five years for points or too
    many tickets.
  • Must have Hazmat and TWIC card or be willing to obtain within
    60 days at own expense.
  • No more than six jobs in 3 yrs, prefer no more than 4. Will review
    on case by case basis.
  • Must be willing and able to chain in winter months.
  • Must be willing and able to tarp and secure loads.
Benefits and General Information:
SPD hauls a lot of freight for the aviation industry, primarily for Boeing,
hence the strange hiring areas.
The South Carolina hiring area will be around Charleston SC, new terminal
will be open in 1-12. Very good company with very, very low turnover,
looking to add 20-30 trucks in the next few month. Most freight is on
flatbeds or drop decks, parts and metal for planes, but they could pull any
type of trailer.
Very small % of loads are hazmat, but drivers must be willing to get.


  • All trucks have APU's
  • Truck speed 68 MPH
  • Have various types of trucks
  • Trucks assigned to drivers, ask them to park at terminal if live close.
  • Ezpass and Prepass
  • Tolls paid if not on cards
  • Pet Policy($500 deposit, taken out in increments)
  • No Charge for riders.
  • Qualcomm equipped trucks
  • Vacation pay after one year
  • Paper and E logs, will be full E log in 2012
  • Benefits available 1st of month after 30 days.
  • Cost per pay period, paid on the 5th and 20th,depending on plan.
  • Driver only
  • Plan 1 69.20
  • Plan 2 93.03
  • Family
  • Plan 1 560.23
  • Plan 2 642.75
Not bad for driver, but very high for family. Includes, dental, vision, life and
prescription card.
  • 401 k after 1 yr