9297 McGreevey Road P. O. Box 334 Versailles, Ohio 45380 1-800-837-2122 (Local) 937-526-5080 Fax: 937-526-4810 E-Mail: info@pohltransportation.com

  

Pohl Transportation, Inc. is an irregular route carrier based in Versailles, Ohio. We operate in 32 states, hauling 97% no touch dry van freight.

Orange area indicates service area. / Yellow area indicates hiring area.

 

Among the many things we offer are:

• Equal Opportunity Employment - An excellent home time policy, competitive wages and benefits - Conventional well maintained equipment - Aether Systems Communications - Driver oriented operations staff
  
  
• 97% No touch freight

On this page you will find further information about our company, its policies and procedures. If in your search you feel we have a program that will fit your needs please contact us by phone at 1-800-672-8498 or e-mail at wparke@pohltransportation.com.

The outline for this page is as follows: driver qualifications, orientation, hometime, per mile rate, safety bonus, longevity pay plan, vacation, layover pay, holiday pay, multiple stop pay, shag pay, pay period, health insurance, section 125, 401k, equipment, communications, passenger policy.

Thank you for visiting our web page and considering us, Pohl Transportation, Inc., a company where Professional Drivers are treated like Professionals!

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Driver Qualifications

To be employed by us you must:

• Have a valid CDL -
• Be at least 22 years of age
• Pass a DOT physical and drug screen
• Have no DUI, DWI or reckless driving convictions within the past 5 years
• Have no chargeable DOT reportable accident within the past 2 years, not more than 1 in the past 5 years
• Have no more than 1 drivers license suspension in the past 5 years
• Present a clean well groomed professional appearance
• Pass other criteria as set forth in the hiring process

Orientation

All persons offered employment will attend a 1-1/2 day orientation. Applicants who are not local to the area will receive free lodging and meals. Safety issues, hours of service training and company policies and procedures will be some of the subject matter covered in the orientation. At the completion of the orientation the individual will receive their truck assignment and be placed on dispatch.

Hometime

On average, our drivers are home weekly. The weekend time home will vary on the dispatch schedule but will generally be 32-48 hours.

Per Mile Rate

Safety Bonus

The safety bonus is an annual program that pays 2 cents per mile for all paid miles within a year with no preventable accidents.

Longevity Pay Plan

Longevity pay plan that increases by 1/2 cpm every year after 5 years service at Pohl Transportation, Inc.

Vacations

Layover Pay

Layovers are avoided, as they are generally no benefit to you or the company. If you are not dispatched within 24 hours of your empty check in call, you will be paid $40.00.

Holiday Pay

Holiday pay of $80.00 will be paid for 6 holidays annually.

Multiple Stop Pay

Drivers receive an extra $10.00 for each additional pickup and delivery.

Shag Pay

For situations where short trips or shuttles are involved, and 2 consecutive trips are less than 25 miles each, we pay $10.00 shag pay in addition to your regular mileage.

Pay Period

Payday is every Tuesday. Your check can be mailed, picked up at the office or direct deposited.

Health Insurance

Three health plan options are available; you select the option that best fits your needs.

Also available: Dental Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance and a Vision Discount Program

Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan

Tax free insurance premiums. Non covered health expenses budgeted tax free. Daycare expenses tax free. The Flexible Spending Plan is a voluntary program provided for our employees benefit. Employees realize savings on their weekly paychecks by not paying tax on the above items. It is separate from the health insurance program.

401k Retirement

We offer investment options and match 1/4 of the first 5% you contribute.

Communications

Aether Systems Communications. All routing provided over the system. No need to fill out trip sheets as system reads when unit crosses state line and records mileage.

Equipment

All tractors are conventional standup double bunks with automatic transmissions. Trailers are 53' dry vans

Passenger Policy

After 90 accident free days you can take a passenger over 16 years of age with written authorization from the company. Winter months prohibited.

We are a driver oriented company that does put the driver first. All individuals that work for Pohl Transportation, Inc. are treated with dignity and respect. Our aim is to make your job as a professional driver the most satisfying and rewarding that it can be for you and your family.

If you are interested in applying for a position as a Professional Driver with Pohl Transportation, Inc., please call our recruiting department at 1-800-672-8498. We also welcome e-mail at wparke@pohltransportation.com.