If you think you have what it takes to join our network of Independent Contractors please read on.

Drive Star™ is regarded as one of North America's premier drive-a-way companies. Our response times and on time delivery percentage is second to none.

However, this can only be achieved by aligning ourselves with the very best drivers that exist in the drive-a-way industry.

At Drive Star™ we do not recruit Independent Contractors over the telephone. Each applicant must not only be interviewed personally at one of our terminals, but must also pass a rigorous Road Test, Driver Qualification Process, Orientation and Training. Then and only then will you be considered for a position as an Independent Contractor within our organization. Our requirements are very stringent and our Independent Contractor Agreement requires and demands accountability. However, if you are of good character, responsible, financially sound and willing to work hard, we offer you a chance to earn a good profit.

Our expectations from Independent Contractors is very high, although you are not required to work exclusively for us, nor are you expected to work full time, we do require that you average 5,000 revenue miles per month while driving for us.

If you think you can make the cut and are looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can generate a greater profit per mile, please read on.

Pre-Contract Requirements

As a minimum, you will be required to provide the following information before being granted an interview:

1. A fully completed Driver Star™ contractor application, including 10 years employment history
2. A current & valid "CDL" Commercial Drivers License (US applicants) or provincial equivalent for Canadians
3. An original driver's MVR that is no older than 30 days. (USA drivers), or
4. An original copy of your driver license abstract (Canadian drivers) and for Ontario drivers also an original copy of your CVOR abstract. (All abstracts may be no older than 30 days).
5. A criminal record search proving that no convictions exist. (Must be no older than 30 days)
6. A recent driver's medical and copy of the US DOT long form (USA drivers only)
7. A legible copy of the front and back of your drivers license
8. A legible copy of the front and back of your Social Insurance or Security Card
9. A list of 2 personal and 2 professional references
10. A legible copy of the front and back of your “FAST” card (For all, but local drivers)

Once completed please email your application and any questions to recruiting@drive-star.com

Please fax all required documentation to the attention of the Recruiting Department at 866-754-5718

Once we are in receipt of your fully completed application and have received all of the required information as listed above you will be contacted for an interview.

Operational Structure

Drive Star™ currently operates 2 Canadian terminals as well as one in the USA. Our Central Operations department controls and assigns all of the truck traffic to our Contractors.

Drive Star™ delivers new and used trucks across Canada and the United States. We handle point to point deliveries as well as cross border traffic. Our customer base is broad and varied. We do however have a strong presence in the vocational truck market, therefore a majority of our deliveries will involve vacuum trucks, cement trucks, garbage trucks and alike.

Once successful in joining our team, you will be assigned to a "Mentor". This person will be the individual charged with the responsibility of ensuring that all of your interactions with Drive Star™ outside of the dispatch function are handled to your satisfaction. The assigned "Mentor" will remain your primary contact as long as you are under contract with us.

While on the road for Drive Star™ you will be assigned a dispatcher on a load by load basis. Once you accept a trip from us the same dispatcher will work with you from the commencement of that trip through to its completion.

Look at it this way, the dispatcher you are assigned too will change on a load by load basis, dispatchers handle truck deliveries using Independent Contractors. On the other hand, Mentors manage relationships. It is most likely that your "Mentor" and "Dispatcher" will be two different people most of the time.

Independent Contractor Opportunities

We are generally looking to recruit and retain two types of Independent Contractors; "Singles” drivers and, "Deck / Piggyback” drivers

SINGLES

We have two different categories of Singles’ drivers that we recruit and train.

1. The first group is our "General" class. These drivers are used to transport our non-specialty, non expedited trucks. Drivers in this category will pick up and deliver trucks throughout the United States and Canada. The trucks being moved vary in size and description, ranging from New and Used Tractors, to Cab/Chassis’, Garbage Trucks, Pumper or Water Trucks to Cement Trucks, Cranes and Utility Trucks.
2. The second group is our "Expedited" class. These drivers are used to transport our specialty trucks and all expedited truck transfers. Drivers in this category will pick up and deliver trucks throughout the United States and Canada. The trucks being moved vary in size and description and may include some of the same units included above but will also include trucks being moved for shows & exhibitions as well as our "Specialty" high valued trucks like Fire Trucks, Concrete Pumpers and Mobile Command units.

In both categories drivers are paid by the mile and are responsible for the following costs:

• Fuel
• Travel
• Lodging
• Meals

When drivers accept a dispatch they must budget their on road expenses in order to ensure maximum profitability. The key to success in this business is trip planning, fuel-efficient driving and taking minimal monetary advances.

Drivers in our "Expedited" group are paid more than those in the "General" group.

All drivers joining Drive Star™ must start in the "General" category (unless verifiable experience with similar equipment is available) before being graduated to our "Expedited" category.

Drivers who operate vehicles in our "Expedited" group are hand selected and have proven them selves to be the "Best Of The Best".

DECKS

Our Deck / Piggyback drivers are experienced in transporting multiple units commonly called "piggybacked" or "decked' units. These drivers move the decked units in one of three ways; "Using their own equipment." (Saddles, etc…) "Using Drive Star's equipment" or, "Using our customer's equipment."

Drivers must always own and carry their own loading/unloading straps and hand tools. Deck drivers are required to deck and un-deck their own loads.

Drivers are paid by the mile and are responsible for the following costs:

• Fuel
• Travel
• Lodging
• Meals

Drivers are also paid to remove steer tires, fairings, etc… if required. The mileage rate, or the rate negotiated before the trip is accepted by the driver, will include the labor to deck and un-deck the loads.

Some Important General Information applicable to all positions:

• Settlement occurs on Fridays
• Settlements will not occur if the cut off dates and times are not met
• Settlements will not occur if all required documentation is not received
• Drive Star™ will reimburse for tolls and permits
• Drive Star™ will reimburse for most fluids (oil, transmission fluid, coolant and power steering fluid)
• Drive Star™ will provide cash advances for use towards on-road operating expenses
• All outstanding advances will be deducted on settlement day
• All drivers will be held 100% responsible for all associated expenses for running trucks out of fuel
• All drivers will be held responsible for their driving infractions and fines
• Under no circumstances shall a driver be released from his/her obligations under contract once signed
• Drivers should save copies of all receipts for tax purposes
• Drivers found falsifying documents or submitting bogus expense receipts will not only have their contract terminated but will also be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law
• Drivers are strictly prohibited from smoking in the customer's vehicles. Drivers caught smoking in a vehicle will be solely responsible for the cost of the cleaning and detailing of the vehicle.
• Drivers are required to provide twice daily progress reports to their dispatchers, i.e. once in the morning and once in the afternoon.
• Drivers are responsible to ensure that all trash is removed from the vehicle before delivering it and that all spills that may have occurred are cleaned up.
• Drivers will be held responsible for the cost to replace all lost license tags, licensing & operation manuals, credit or Com-Data cards, accident reporting manuals, etc…
• Drivers will be held responsible for all damages caused while the vehicle is in his/her care, custody and control.

Note: If there is deemed to be a conflict between these points and the drivers contract, the contract prevails.