LOOKING FOR A NEW COMPANY TO CALL HOME? THINKING ABOUT A CAREER CHANGE TO TRUCK DRIVING BUT DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START?
IF SO, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
You take care of us, we promise to take care of you!
Eighty percent of our fleet is made up of owner-operators and twenty percent is company drivers. If your goal is to stay a company truck driver we have drivers who have been with us for over 35 years. And if your goal is to own your own truck, we have a great owner-operator support and training program and non-predatory lease options.
No matter if you are an experienced driver who can hit the ground running or if you are just starting out, K&J has the resources you need to be successful.
DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS
23+ years of age
Recent over the road tractor-trailer experience (training may be available)
Clean motor vehicle record
No DUI / DWI in last 5 years
No felonies in last 5 years
Ability to pass D.O.T. drug screen and physical
Location:
Owner Operator: Live within 200 miles of Sioux Falls, SD, or 200 miles of Guymon, OK
Company Driver: Live within 200 miles of Sioux Falls, SD, 200 miles of Kearney, NE or 1-80 corridor in NE, or 200 miles of Guymon, OK (we can make accommodations for drivers just outside of these areas)
Additional Owner Operator truck qualifications: at or under 500,000 miles and pass full inspection at K&J shop (higher mileage trucks require plan to upgrade)
Want to drive?
We love to help new drivers or people who are new to the industry. It is our passion to make sure you get a good start in trucking and work for a company that truly values you as a person.
AREAS OF OPERATIOn
Sioux Falls, SD Trucking Dispatch · Guymon, OK Trucking Dispatch
*Routes available to both K&J Company Drivers and Owner Operators. Currently, regional routes are offered from the Sioux Falls location.
Intermediate and Long Haul routes are offered from either the Sioux Falls or Guymon locations.
Company Driver Benefits
Insurance:
Health, Life, Dental, Vision, Disability, Aflac
Flexible spending account
Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Program
Option for salaried driving positions (guaranteed income)
401K and profit-sharing
Paid vacation after one year
Foldable bicycles available for OTR use
Exercise app available
Internal training and support for ELDs
Lease-to-own program available after 6 months of good service
Ergonomics: we bring in professionals to set up your truck so it fits you perfectly
Autosocks instead of chains!
Sirius XM radio
Safety gear
Prepass
EFS
Owner Operator Benefits
Discounted pricing on new trucks and financing options are available
Lease-to-own trucks available
One-on-one support for new owner-operators
Preventative maintenance work done on-site at K&J with low labor and parts pricing
Regular education on industry trends
Discount programs on the following:
Fuel, Tires, Auto socks, Prepass, Tchek, Low truck insurance costs, Workers’ compensation program, PeopleNet
Ergonomics: we know you will function at your best under the right conditions, and we bring in professionals to set up your truck so it fits you perfectly (available upon request)
Perks
We understand and appreciate the sacrifices you make while on the road.
To help keep our drivers happy and successful, we provide the following benefits and we are also always talking with our drivers about ways to improve our offerings:
Health incentive program: we are focused on keeping you healthy and reward your efforts to work toward your goals
Dedicated on-call driver health care coach
Wellness checks
Participate in state and national truck driving championships
Participate in the World’s Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics event
Driver appreciation events
Newer, well-maintained equipment
TRACTORS
Keeping our company drivers’ comfort in mind, we outfit our tractors with the best interior package available. All of our trucks have air release 5th wheels, APUs, and inverters, above-average maintenance, and a normal trade cycle of every 3 to 4 years.
Kenworth T680
Cummins or MX engine
VIT interior
Automatic transmission, some 13 speeds
Freightliner Cascadia
Detroit 14.7L engine
DT 12 automatic transmission
TRAILERS
K&J runs 53-foot air ride Great Dane or Utility trailers equipped with Thermo King S600 or Carrier X7500 refrigeration units. All our trailers are well maintained and have a 4-year trade cycle.
Our equipment utilizes the latest technology to include GPS tracking on all K&J trailers.
How to Get Started in Trucking
Whether you are looking to make a career change or are just out of school and ready to jump into a truck, there are a few things you need to do before you get that first truck driving job.
Follow these 5 steps and you will be a prime candidate for almost any trucking job!
Step 1: Go on a Ride-Along
If you've thought about becoming a company driver or an owner-operator, find a trucker to take you out on the road. Don't go through the trouble of getting a CDL and gaining valuable job experience if you aren't certain this is the career for you.
Step 2: Get your CDL
Most CDL training takes less than 1 month, so you will be ready to go in no time! We have a great relationship with a local CDL training company that can train you in as little as one week, Extra Mile CDL Academy in Sioux Falls.
Step 3: Get Some Experience
Trucking companies are looking for experienced drivers, but what if you are fresh out of CDL training with no miles under your belt? Get creative! Go operate heavy machinery on a farm or drive delivery for your local beer company. Any large equipment or trucking experience will help you earn your first over-the-road trucking job.
Step 4: Keep That Job
No trucking company wants to see three different employers over the past year on your resume. At K&J, we are looking to hire team members who are in it for the long haul - pun intended! We want you to be a long-term family member, not just an interim employee.
Step 5: Apply at K&J Trucking
Once you have a year or more of experience built up, we would love to hear from you! APPLY TO JOIN OUR TEAM HERE
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At K&J our focus is on working with highly qualified and skilled drivers and treating them well. We focus on providing you the tools you need to be successful as a driver.
That is why we have one of the highest retention rates in the industry at 90% in 2020.