Seward Motor Freight, Inc

Company History:

Brief Company History: Beginning in the 1940’s, Seward Motor Freight started out hauling freight from Omaha to Seward, Nebraska. Having various owners, Wayne and Joan Tanderup purchased Seward in 1969 with just seven employees. Acquiring haul permits to haul throughout the US and acquiring a larger operations base, Seward Motor Freight was on the way to expansion.

Now, operating from a 6 ½ acre office, Seward operates 170 tractors, 400 trailers and has 200 employees, hauling from Illinois to Utah and into the southwestern and southeastern states.

Hiring Areas:

Why Choose to Drive for Seward Motor Freight?

Our drivers have a REPUTATION for being courteous, competent, and willing to give excellent customer service.

DRIVER REQUIREMENTS:

• All drivers must be at least 23 years old
• Have two years verifiable experience and a clear Motor Vehicle Record
• Must meet the Department of Transportation requirements and be screened for both alcohol and drugs

FORMAL DRIVER EDUCATION/TRAINING PROGRAM:

Our driver education and training program includes a three-day orientation and weekly driver safety/information meetings at both terminals that cover such topics as maintenance, cargo handling, defensive driving, and accident prevention.

STUDENT DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM:

Seward Motor Freight, Inc. will pay the tuition and books for any qualified student to attend an accepted truck driving school, providing that the student makes a commitment to work for the company following graduation. An additional minimum six weeks over-the-road training with a certified trainer will then be required before becoming eligible to be a driver for Seward Motor Freight.

DRIVER INCENTIVES:

• 2 Cent per mile quarterly safety/performance bonus
• 2 Cent per mile bonus for those who run 12,000+ miles a month, for all the miles driven that month
• 1 cent raise to qualified drivers after 90 days
• Dry van, 90% no-touch
• Your own dispatcher
• Assigned trucks
• No NYC
• Average 40% or less idle are eligible for $100 drawing
• Driver with the lowest idle time each month receives $150

Average Days of Home Time Per Month: 4

Number of Trucks in Fleet: 175

Number of U.S. Terminals: 2

Additional Company Details:

• Rider Policy
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance May Be Available
• Drivers Average 2500-2750 miles per week