Independent Contractor Requirements

Independent Contractors  Partner with Cascade Transport Inc.

DRiVER QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
​ ✓ Meets all Federal Motor Carrier Qualifications (which includes, but are not limited to, (FMCSR part 391).
✓ Has a valid Commercial Driver License with proper endorsements in state of residence and has no current license suspension or revocation. A work permit is never acceptable. (See FMCSR parts 383 and 391).
✓ Has no conviction for a "serious or disqualifying traffic violation" within the last three (3) years. (See FMCSR parts 382, 391, 392 and 397) A "serious or disqualifying traffic violation" includes the following:
► Excessive speeding, involving any single offense for any speed of 15 m.p.h. or more above the posted speed limit.
► Reckless driving, as defined by state or local law or regulation.
► Improper or erratic lane changes.
► Following the vehicle ahead too closely.
► Hit and run, leaving the scene of an accident, or failure to report an accident.
► Violating a State or local law or ordinance prohibiting texting while driving a motor vehicle.
► Violating a State or local law or ordinance restricting or prohibiting the use of a hand-held mobile device while driving.
✓ Has no conviction for driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs violation within the past five (5) years.
✓ Has no more than one ( 1) moving violations in the past 36 months, and no moving violations in the previous 12 months.
✓ Has no preventable accidents involving a fatality, bodily injuries treated away from the scene, or disabling damage to a motor vehicle within three years.
✓ Has a minimum of two (2) years of experience operating tractor/trailer equipment.
✓ Must be at least 23 years old.