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Behne Inc. has served the trucking industry since 1970, hauling grain and now as a flatbed and specialized carrier traveling the 48 states and Canada.

We are looking for owner operators who are team players and want to make money. We do a lot of LTL work this puts more money on the truck with as few miles as possible. Better to spend a little extra time loading then sending the profits up the stack putting miles on with a half loaded trailer.

In the year 2004 our owner operators averaged $132,000.00. Our highest paid owner operator earned $160,000.00. The revenue is based solely on the amount of miles you wish to travel. We do not have a forced dispatch and your home time is as you want it. We realize families are important and we work around those issues.

SAFETY is the word of this organization. All operators and drivers must complete a safety seminar in Sherburn, MN. A current physical and drug screen will be required and random drug testing will be performed according to the DOT rules and regulations.

To assure safety of all equipment, a yearly certified inspection report is required on all trucks and trailers. A non-certified inspection report is required monthly for your file. Any leased operator with their own trailer must have reflective tape on it. This is a very important safety feature for night driving. Safety is the key word to a good and profitable year.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Must be 23 or older No DWI or DUI in last 3 years Minimum 2 years experience No Felony convictions One allowable accident. Hazmat NOT required (Depending on circumstances)
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Most shippers today are requesting air ride tractors and trailers Each tractor should be equipped with Headache Rack 4 Tarps of Various Sizes 2 ~ 14 x 16 1 ~ 24 x 28 2 ~ 20 x 24 12 Chains 3/8” x 20’ Grade 70 13 Binders 2 Ratchet Straps 12 Straps ~ 4" x 30’ 4 ~ Portable Winches
COMPENSATION ~ ALL LOADS HAULED BY LEASED OPERATORS WILL BE PAID!!! YOU GET PAID WHETHER THE COMPANY DOES OR NOT! If you pull a company trailer, the compensation is 70% of the gross of the load. If you have your own trailer compensation is 77% of the gross of the load. Our current average company revenue per mile is $1.80 gross to the truck, for all miles. Drop and pickup charges would be paid at the 70% or 77% rate. Any tarp charge (which is seldom) would be paid 90% to the truck. Fuel surcharges are paid at 100% to the truck. All bills turned in by Thursday are paid on the Friday of the following week. The company pays the liability and cargo insurance, fuel decals and authority. All OD permits are ordered and paid by the company. We offer company fuel cards which can give fuel and other discounts, prepass transponders and cell phones.
INSURANCE Each operator will be responsible for the first $2500.00 of any cargo or liability claim. Deductible insurance policies from your local insurance agent are available at reasonable cost to cover the deductible amount. There is a $2500.00 per truck escrow to be used toward any accident. The escrow account builds from $100.00 per week deduction until the $2500.00 is reached. Physical damage insurance is your responsibility however you can purchase it through the company and at present we have a very competitive rate from our insurance carrier.
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE Any leased operator who has another person driving the truck, must provide a current workmen’s compensation insurance certificate. Because there are several lawsuits in the courts today, regarding who is an owner-operator versus who is an employee, Behne Inc., is encouraging at least an accidental disability type of policy for the owner operator. This is for your benefit as well as all others involved.
LICENSE The owner-operator is responsible for the base plate license. We encourage you to license in your own name and in your own state. If you need help preparing the forms, we would be happy to assist you. You can license under Behne Inc if you prefer. If this type of work arrangement is what you are looking for we are interested in talking to you!
INSURANCE Each operator will be responsible for the first $2500.00 of any cargo or liability claim. Deductible insurance policies from you local insurance agent are available at reasonable cost to cover the deductible amount. This is a $2500.00 per truck escrow to be used toward any accident. The escrow account builds from $100.00 per week deduction until the $2500.00 is reached. Physical damage insurance is your responsibility – however you can purchase it through the company and at present we have a very competitive rate from our insurance carrier.
BEHNE INC ~ OWNER OPERATOR PROFILE
Application Form * indicates required field Date: Date of Birth: Name: Email Address: Address: City: State: Zip: *Best Time to be Reached: Type of experience: Flatbed Step Deck Double Drop Drivers License Number: State: Class: Expiration Date: Number of Years Driving: Endorsements: Number of Accidents in last 3 Years: Has your License ever been Suspended? Yes No Date: Have you been cited for a DUI or DWI in the last 3 years? Yes No Date: Present Company: Dates: From To Adress: City: State: Zip: Telephone #: Supervisor: Position Held: Types of Trailers: Number of States Operated In: May we contact your current employer? Yes No 1st Past Employer: Dates: From To Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Supervisor: Position Held: 2nd Past Employer: Dates: From To Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Supervisor: Position Held: 3rd Past Employer: Dates: From To Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Supervisor: Position Held: 4th Past Employer: Dates: From To Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Supervisor: Position Held: