FAQs: Drivers
Questions
- Who is Cowen Truck Line?
- What kind of freight do you haul?
- What is your home time policy?
- How does Cowen Truck Line make safety a top priority?
- Will I have a dedicated driver manager/dispatcher?
- What do other drivers say about Cowen Truck Line?
- What kind of experience do I need to be a driver at Cowen Truck Line?
- What is Cowen Truck Line’s policy about guest riders and pets?
- Describe the pay and benefits at Cowen Truck Line.
Answers
Cowen Truck Line’s vision is to be an “Industry leader through modernization while sustaining Cowen culture and values.”
- People Development
- Customer focus
- Clean well-maintained equipment
As Dave, a current Cowen Truck Line driver says:
“I’ve been here 25 years and there’s always been an open-door policy.”
Cowen Truck Line has that small company feel that most employees like. Most of all, Cowen drivers are proud to be behind the wheel of clean, well maintained equipment.
As Tom, a current Cowen Truck Line driver says:
“I can’t designate one person, as all of the staff have impacted my experience at Cowen Truck Line in many ways. Whatever the issue or problem, the staff assists you promptly and professionally. It is truly a ‘family atmosphere’.”
To drive for Cowen, you must be at least 23 years old and hold a valid Class A CDL. You’ll need a minimum of two years on the road with tractor-trailer driving experience. Additionally, you must meet the following standards:
- Present a clean, well-groomed, professional appearance
- No more than one preventable accident within three years
- No more than four moving violations in three years
- Must consent to pre-employment drug screening
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Must pass a DOT physical/drug test
Passengers are permitted with Management approval (a maximum of four weeks per year).
- Regional and long haul dispatch
- Home most weekends
- Paid vacation
- Bereavement Pay
- Meal allowance
- Life insurance
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- AFLAC benefits
- 401-K
- Disability insurance
- Referral bonus
- Sign on bonus
- Safety bonus
- Tenure bonus
- Miles per gallon bonus
- Log bonus
- Limited passenger policy
- Multiple stop pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness/Preventive Care Program available