IS A DRIVING CAREER @ KRISKA FOR YOU?

There are several things to consider before embarking on a career as a driver or owner/operator with Kriska. Please take a few minutes to assess if what you want from a company matches what Kriska can offer.

JOB SECURITY

The outlook for the trucking industry overall and Kriska, in particular, is excellent. Kriska has ambitious growth targets, expanding fleet size from approximately 325 to over 425 by 2007.

Industry wide, there is a shortage of over-the-road drivers, however, Kriska has an excellent reputation for retaining drivers. Our turnover for drivers with more than 6 months driving experience is less than 10% (1 in 10 drivers), compared to an industry average of more than 30%. In 2004, we were awarded the Canadian Recruitment and Retention Award.

Kriska has been one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Private Companies since 2000.

TYPE OF WORK

Kriska delivers freight in Ontario and Quebec and many of the 48 states. However, with our current customer base, over 55% of our freight is shipped into two states: PA and IL. 10% of our freight goes to NY, 5-7% of our freight goes to states including OH, NC, Maryland, NJ, VA, and GA. The remaining 25% of freight is shipped to a variety of states and/or within Ontario/Quebec. Less than 1% of our freight goes to FL or TX.

PAY/HOURS OF WORK

Pay is usually by the mile, with 2,500 miles per week a reasonable expectation. Drivers are limited to driving/working 70 hours in 8 days, Kriska offers a competitive base pay per mile, a wide range of accessorial pay, and a generous employee benefits program. In addition, we offer an incentive program for high mileage, and other performance measures, including safety.

Average first year earnings for a newly licensed driver range from $40,000 to $55,000 or more. Annual earnings for an experienced driver range from $60,000 to $80,000 or more.

At Kriska, we recognize the value of your prior driving experience. If you have 3+ years of verifiable experience operating a transport truck, you qualify for our top rate of pay (upon completion of your probationary period).

Details about our pay structure for company drivers and owner-operators are available.

HOME TIME

No one should enter the trucking industry without being prepared to sacrifice some home time. Many companies give a driver just one full day off for every week (7 days) away from home, and require drivers to be on the road from 1-4 weeks at a time. Kriska is different from most companies. We offer most drivers two full days off every week, and drivers are on the road only 5-6 days at a time. Regardless, trucking is a lifestyle, not just a career change. A rule of thumb is this: if you and your family cannot invest one year of your life with a company like Kriska, trucking may not be for you.

EXPERIENCE

At Kriska, we prefer to hire drivers with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience, however, we do hire newly licensed applicants from reputable driving schools. All new hires participate in a two-day classroom orientation and an in-cab training period with an experienced Driver Trainer to get them started right. For experienced drivers, in-cab training usually lasts one week or less and for newly licensed drivers, between two to four weeks.

RIDER POLICY

Kriska does not permit passengers under the age of 16. Passengers must sign a waiver and if you are transporting a FAST load, will require a FAST card.

QUALIFICATIONS

AGE: Minimum age is 21 years old.

CLASS AZ LICENCE: Graduate of a recognized truck school. Kriska prefers to hire newly licensed graduates from schools that have been pre-approved and meet our training standards.

DRIVING RECORD: A clean abstract (good driving record) with no moving violations (speeding, running stop sign, etc.) and/or accidents in the last three years is required.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN CANADA: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

CRIMINAL RECORD: Must be eligible to cross the border into the United States and qualify for approval under the FAST Commercial Driver Program.

D.O.T. PHYSICAL: Must pass a standard department of transportation alcohol and drug screening and submit to random testing as a condition of employment.

WORK HISTORY: A stable work history is preferred. 'Job hopping' without a good explanation (attached to the application) is usually a disqualification. We verify all work experience with former employers, so accurate information is vital.

IS A DRIVING CAREER @ KRISKA FOR YOU?

If you answered yes to all of the above questions, please contact us at 1-800-461-8000, or complete an application. We’d like to hear from you.