Soko Express 17% Independent Owner Operator Contractor Job Application

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Hey What Is Your Name?* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Your Address* This field is required.
Street Address
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City
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Argentina
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Australia
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Benin
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Samoa
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What Is Your Phone Number?* This field is required.Just numbers
By providing your phone number you agree to receive texts and calls from Soko.
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What Is Your Email?* This field is required.
example@example.com
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Date of Birth* This field is required.Use just numbers or click on the calendar.
Month Day Year (Example 01-09-1985)
Month
Day
Year
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Are you a US Citizen?* This field is required.Some loads out of military bases require citizens with clean records, we hire everyone and believes everyone deserves a chance. IF you have a Felony, your application will NOT be turned down.
Citizen Clean_Criminal_Record
Citizen Felony
GreenCard
Other
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NationalityBirth Country or Race You Identify With
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Which Situation Currently Best Describes You?* This field is required.
I Own 0 Sprinter Cargo Vans and I will be driving someone else's vehicle (Driver for Fleet Owner)
I Own 1 Sprinter Cargo Van and I will be driving for myself (Owner-Operator)
I Own 2 or More Sprinter Cargo Vans and will drive one myself and have someone else drive the other van. (Owner-Operator & Fleet Owner)
I Own 1 or More Sprinter Cargo Vans and will have other people drive them (Fleet Owner)
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Position Applying ForThis information is pre entered based of your previous response. Please Look Over & Confirm Everything is Correct.
Driver For Fleet Owner
Owner Operator
Owner Operator / Fleet Owner
Fleet Owner
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As A Fleet Owner How Many Sprinter Vans Do You Own?* This field is required.Ideally we want to start off with 1-2 Vans and/or Drivers first so we can get used to them and they can get used to our system. Have your first 2 drivers apply as a Driver for Fleet Owner. Then after a couple of weeks we can hire your other drivers.
Needs to be more than 1, if you are driver then go back and choose Owner-Operator
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If Fleet Owner, What's The Name Of The Person Who Will Be Driving Your Vehicle ?Only answer If you are a fleet owner, Skip if Owner-Operator
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Can We Discuss Rates With Your Driver?Some pay their drivers daily/weekly flat rates, some per mile and don't want to disclose rates to their drivers. Some pay the driver a certain percentage and are alright with the dispatchers to discuss the rates with their drivers. Your preference on this.
YES_RATESNO_RATES
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If Driver For Fleet Owner, Whats The Company's Name Or The Vehicle Owners Name?Only If you drive for someone else, Skip if Owner-Operator
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Your Vehicle Type* This field is required.
Cargo Van / Sprinter Van
Box / Straight Truck
Semi Truck (No Trailer)
Semi Truck W/ Trailer
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What Is The Year Of Your Vehicle?* This field is required.We can not hire old vans as they increase the liability and risk of breaking down.
2010 or newer only!
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What Is The Make Of Your Vehicle* This field is required.Choose Your Make From The Options Below
Choose The Make Of Your Vehicle
Choose The Make Of Your Vehicle
Chevy
Dodge / Ram
Ford
Freightliner
GMC
Mercedes
Nissan
Other
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Choose Your Chevy Model* This field is required.
Choose Your Chevy Model
Choose Your Chevy Model
City Express
Express 1500
Express 2500
Express 3500
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Choose Your Dodge Ram Model* This field is required.
Choose Your Dodge Ram Model
Choose Your Dodge Ram Model
Ram Promaster City
Ram Promaster 1500
Ram Promaster 2500
Ram Promaster 3500
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Choose Your Ford Model* This field is required.
Choose Your Ford Model
Choose Your Ford Model
Econoline 150
Econoline 250
Econoline 350
Transit Connect
Transit 150
Transit 250
Transit 350
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Choose Your Freightliner Model* This field is required.
Choose Your Freightliner Model
Choose Your Freightliner Model
Sprinter 1500
Sprinter 2500
Sprinter 3500
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Choose Your GMC Model* This field is required.
Choose Your GMC Model
Choose Your GMC Model
Savana 1500
Savana 2500
Savana 3500
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Choose Your Mercedes Model* This field is required.
Choose Your Mercedes Model
Choose Your Mercedes Model
Metris City
Sprinter 1500
Sprinter 2500
Sprinter 3500
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Choose Your Nissan Model* This field is required.
Choose Your Nissan Model
Choose Your Nissan Model
NV 200
NV 1500
NV 2500
NV 3500
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90 x 48 x 47Extra Small Dims
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98 x 48 x 48Small dims
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115 x 54 x 48small dims
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115 x 54 x 65small dims
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120 x 54 x 65medium dims
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135 x 54 x 69medium dims
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144 x 54 x 69large dims
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160 x 54 x 69large dims
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170 x 54 x 72Extra large dims
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Confirm Vehicle InfoThis information is pre entered based of your previous response. Please Look Over & Confirm Everything is Correct. Dimensions Are Length (rear door to seat) x Width (in-between the wheel wells) x Height (rear door clearance)
Year
Make
Model
Cargo Bay Dimensions. L x W x H
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Enter The Maximum Cargo Weight In Pounds You Can Haul* This field is required.
Cargo Vans Can Haul 2000 lbs to 4500 lbs
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What Is Your Vehicle VIN?* This field is required.
Vehicle Identification Number
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License Plate (State & Number)* This field is required.Choose State Below Then Enter Plate Info (Ex. PA 12AB12)
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Azerbaijan
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Brunei
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Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
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Japan
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Kiribati
North Korea
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Kosovo
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Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
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Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
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Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
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Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
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Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nagorno-Karabakh
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
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Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
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Samoa
San Marino
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Saudi Arabia
Senegal
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Sierra Leone
Singapore
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Solomon Islands
Somalia
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Tuvalu
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Vatican City
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Western Sahara
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Currently How Many Dispatch Companies Are Looking For Loads For You Or For Your Drivers?* This field is required.Please Include Soko Express In Your Count!
1
2
3
4 or More
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Where Do You Want To Drive?* This field is required.Pick One or Both. Locally (Up to 300 Miles In One Direction From Home And Be Home Every Night) Over-The-Road (Be Home Every Weekend or Every Other Weekend)
Locally
Over-The-Road
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Can You Drive Or Want To Drive To These Locations?Pick One, Some, All or Skip if you dont want to drive to neither of these locations.
Canada
NYC
Laredo
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Do You Have Any Of The Following Certifications And Provide Photo Proof?Pick One, Some, All or Skip if you cant provide proof of these certifications.
Hazmat
TSA
TWIC
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How Did You Hear About Soko Express And The Position?* This field is required.
Facebook
Friend/Family
Google Search
Indeed
Monster
Soko Website
ZipRecruiter
Other
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Where Do You See Yourself In The Next Three (3) Years?* This field is required.
Huge
Large
Normal
Small
Ok
Ok
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Driver For Fleet OwnerDriver For Fleet Owner
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Owner OperatorOwner Operator
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Owner Operator / Fleet OwnerOwner Operator / Fleet Owner
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Fleet OwnerFleet Owner
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Earliest Start Date* This field is required.
Date
Month
Day
Year
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Are You Legally Eligible For Work In The U.S.A.? * This field is required.
YESNO
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Have You Ever Applied To Or Worked For Soko Express Before?* This field is required.
No
Other
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Are Any Of Your Relatives Currently Working For Soko Express?* This field is required.
No
Other
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Have You Ever Been Convicted Of A Felony?* This field is required.
No
Other
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Is There Any Reason You Might Be Unable To Perform The Functions Of The Job For Which You Have Applied (As Described In The Job Description)* This field is required.
No
Other
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Use This Space If You Answered Yes To One Of The Last 4 Questions.
Skip If Not Applicable
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Your NameThis information is pre entered based of your previous response. Please Look Over & Confirm Everything is Correct.
First Name
Last Name
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Driver's License ID #* This field is required.Choose State Below Then Enter License # (Ex. PA 123456)
Street Address
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City
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OR
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other
State
License ID #
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Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
The Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
North Korea
South Korea
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nagorno-Karabakh
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Somaliland
South Africa
South Ossetia
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Transnistria Pridnestrovie
Trinidad and Tobago
Tristan da Cunha
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
British Virgin Islands
Isle of Man
US Virgin Islands
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Other
Country
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Passport #For Canada Loads
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Your Social Security #* This field is required.This information is private and used for 1099 tax reporting
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Business or Company NameSkip if you don't have a company name
Leave blank if you do not have a business name
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Business EIN NumberSkip if you don't have a company EIN #
Leave blank if you do not have an EIN Number
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Motor Carrier NumberSkip if you don't have a Motor Carrier number
Leave blank if you do not have an MC Number
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US DOT NumberSkip if you don't have a US DOT number
Leave blank if you do not have an DOT Number
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Vehicle Driving History* This field is required.Type of Equipment
Cargo Van
Sprinter 1500
Sprinter 2500
Sprinter 3500
Box Truck Small 16'-20'
Box Truck Medium 20'-22'
Box Truck Large 24-26'
Semi Truck (No Trailer)
Semi Truck W/ Trailer
Other
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From DateChoose Approximate Driving History Date
Date
Month
Day
Year
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To DateChoose Approximate Driving History Date
Date
Month
Day
Year
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Approximate Number of Miles DrivenDriving History
In Miles
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States Operated InIndividual States or All 48
In The Last 3 Years
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Have You Ever Been Denied A License, Permit Or Privilege To Operate A Motor Vehicle?* This field is required.
YESNO
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Has Any License, Permit Or Privilege Ever Been Suspended Or Revoked?* This field is required.
YESNO
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Use This Space If You Answered Yes To One Of The Last 2 Questions.
Skip if No Denial, Suspension, or Revoked ID
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Accident Record For The Past Three (3) YearsDate, Type of Accident, Location, # of Fatalities, # of Injured
Skip if No Accidents in the last 3 years
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Traffic Convictions And/or Forfeitures For The Past Three (3) YearsDate, Location, Charge, Penalty,
Skip if No Traffic Convictions or Forfeitures
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Emergency Contact Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Emergency Contact Phone Number* This field is required.Just numbers
5551230000
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Name of Last Employer* This field is required.Last Company Name
Name of the last company you previously worked at
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Previous Employers Phone Number* This field is required.Just numbers
5551230000
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Date StartedWhen you started your last job
Date
Month
Day
Year
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Date LeftWhen you left your last job
Date
Month
Day
Year
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Highest Education Completed* This field is required.
No GED
GED
High-School
Vocational / Specialized
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree
Other
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Military Service
If no military then skip
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Personal or Professional Reference
Name of Reference Person
Title or Relationship to Reference Person
Phone # of Reference Person
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Contract and Policies Signature* This field is required.It is agreed and understood that any misrepresentation given on this application shall be considered an act of dishonesty. It is agreed and understood that the motor carrier or their agents may investigate the applicant’s background to obtain any and all information of concern to applicants record, whether some is of record or not, and applicant's releases from employer's and person's name are not responsible from any liability for any damages on account of them furnishing such information. It is agreed and understood that under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Public Law 91-508, I have been told that this investigation may include an investigating Consumer Report, including information regarding my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. I agree to furnish such additional information and complete such examinations as may be required to complete my application file. It is agreed and understood that this Application in no way obligates the motor carrier to employ or hire the applicant/contractor. It is agreed and understood that if qualified and hired, I may be on a probationary period during which time I me be disqualified without recourse.The certifies that this application was completed by me, and that all entries on it and information in it are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Disclosure Signature* This field is required.In connection, with your application, SOKO EXPRESS or its affiliates (the “company”) may obtain a “criminal background report” and/or an “investigative criminal background report” about you for employment purposes. The information contained in such criminal background reports may be used by the Company for employment/contractor purposes, such as bringing you along with our team. If you are hired and brought on by the Company, the information in a criminal background report and/or investigative criminal background report may be used for other employment/contractor purposes, such as promotion, retention, and termination. A “criminal background report” may contain the following types of information about you: criminal history including felony fillings, misdemeanor fillings, and motor vehicle records, etc. An “Investigative criminal background report” is broader and seeks information that bears on your character, general reputation, personal characteristics or mode of living that is compiled through the use personal interviews with references, employers, neighbors, friends, associates, etc. in order to be used for employment purposes. You have a right to request a disclosure of the nature and scope of the reports. If the Company obtains a criminal background report or an investigative criminal background report about you, and if the Company considers any information when making an employment decision that directly and adversely affects you, you will be provided with a copy of the applicable reports before the decision is finalized. AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN CRIMINAL BACKGROUND REPORTS: I authorize the Company to obtain criminal background reports and/or investigative criminal background reports for the pre-employment background investigation, and if I am hired, at any time during my employment or contract term agreement. I understand that these reports might include, but are not limited to, a search of my criminal background, reference checks, driving record checks, and verification of my identification and Social Security Number. I agree that this Disclosure/ Authorization, in original or copy form, is valid for all current and future criminal background reports. I understand that the Company may use such criminal background reports for employment/contract purposes, including. But not limited to, hiring, promotion, retention, and termination.
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Company Policies Signature* This field is required.INSURANCE CLAIMS The following rules and policies go into effect as of 05/01/2019 In the event any claim (damaged freight, property, etc.) is filed against Soko Express for a load that a particular driver did, that driver will be responsible for that claim. Soko Express reserves the right to deduct the set amount that Soko Express is required to pay for the claim from the driver’s paycheck. In the event that a driver’s vehicle is damaged during the transportation of freight, Soko Express will not be responsible for the damage and all costs associated with the repairs will be solely the driver’s responsibly. SOKO EXPRESS is not responsible if the driver is injured during the loading of the freight, unloading of the freight, or any time in between, from start to finish. LATE ARRIVALS The pickup and delivery times listed on the Rate Sheet are sent to the driver and are to be followed. The times listed on My Virtual Fleet are NOT always accurate. Please pay attention to the time zone listed on the Rate Sheet and assume the times listed and discussed are local. It is the driver’s responsibility to confirm the correct time zone and times for pickups and deliveries. The driver must confirm with Soko Express regarding the time zone if they are unsure. Failure to do so in the event that the driver is late to pickup or delivery will be considered the driver’s fault and could cost the driver financially. This will be considered a LATE ARRIVAL. It is the driver’s responsibility to pick up and deliver the freight on time. Failure to do so may result in financial penalties as well as termination. Soko Express on-time policy is: If a shipper deducts any amount on the rate confirmation because of a driver being late to pick up or delivery, that amount will be deducted from Friday's pay. New drivers are on a probationary contract period for the first 3 months and can lose their Soko Express contract at any time. Customers will fine us for the loads and at times have fined Soko Express upwards from 20% to 100% of the agreed rate. Soko Express will carry over all fines to contractor's pay. If the driver is late to pick up or delivery strictly due to situations out of their control, such as weather delays, traffic, or a breakdown, they should contact the office ASAP! In the event that the shipper changes the number of pieces or the weight of the shipment from the time Soko Express books to load to the time the driver picks it up, the price of the load will not necessarily change. The Brokers reserve our entire van when they book a load with Soko Express and therefore do not pay extra if the piece count or weight on a shipment change.
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Company Policies Continued Signature* This field is required.HAND LOADING AND UNLOADING In the event that the shipper or consignee are requesting the driver to hand load or hand unload the freight, the driver MUST CONSULT with SOKO EXPRESS first to confirm that it is ok to do so. DO NOT TOUCH THE FREIGHT WITHOUT CONSULTING THE DISPATCH TEAM. THE ORDER IN WHICH LOADS ARE DISTRIBUTED Our Mission is to be fair when looking for loads. Soko Express follows these general guidelines in the event that multiple drivers are in the same area. 1. Driver who has been waiting for the longest. 2. Driver who has earned the least amount in recent weeks. 3. Driver who has been with Soko Express the longest. Soko Express does not have to follow these guidelines. We may assign loads outside of these guidelines on occasions we seem to be necessary. LOADS Due to the consequences of canceling loads once they are awarded by the shipper, a driver must complete a load that has already been booked. Refusal to do so will result in termination of contractor agreement. Soko Express offers coverage across the entire US and Canada and our drivers are required to cover loads anywhere in the USA and Canada that are booked. Soko Express will only bid on loads that can fit in the driver’s vehicle and that do not exceed the manufacturer's maximum payload capacity. All booked loads that can fit into a driver’s vehicle and that do not exceed the manufacturer's suggested maximum payload must be covered. In the event that a driver is dispatched to pick up a load that cannot fit their vehicle due to dimensions or weight, the driver will be compensated for that load. Please read below for more information. The driver must notify Soko Express of any delays (traffic, breakdowns, weather, etc.) that they run into while on the way to pick up a load or while doing a load. Failure to do so may lead to termination. The driver MUST NOTIFY Soko Express if he decides to change locations after completing a load or while waiting for a load. This is crucial as we quote our customers based of our drivers’ locations and unless we are notified that they have changed their location, our offers will not reflect the correct ETA to pick up. The driver will be fined for accepting a load and then cancelling the load or moving away from your location without notifying the dispatch team at Soko Express. We lose customers when drivers cancel loads. We have a zero tolerance policy and multiple cancellations will lead to termination of contractor agreement. Soko Express will enter a verbal agreement with Fleet Owners regarding what information they want their drivers to know and not know, i.e. the price. All rate agreements are sent to the owner's of the vehicle and they reserve the right to pay their driver's whatever the fleet owner and the driver have agreed upon. Soko Express is not responsible for pay disputes between driver and fleet owner. Soko Express takes Seventeen (17%) of all agreed rates for the first 10 loads. That is our dispatch fee. After 10 loads and if driver tracks, communicates, and is professional Soko Express will lower fee to 15%. After 6 months Soko will lower fee to 13%. Soko Express does not pay for detention time, when drivers are waiting to pick up or deliver, or any canceled loads. Soko Express only pays for completed loads. If the circumstances come and drivers wait more then two (2) hours to pick up or deliver, they need to contact the dispatch team and let them know. The dispatch team will then contact the customer and ask for detention time. Each broker/customer has their own prices and rules regarding dentition time and cancelled loads. Cancelled loads are also known as Truck Order Not Used (TONU) and Soko Express dispatch team will try to work with the customer to compensate the driver for their time. This is not guaranteed, so please make sure you remember your dispatcher's name and follow up with them regarding TONU’s and Detention time.
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Policies Continued 2 Signature* This field is required.PAPERWORK It is the driver’s responsibility to submit a hard copy Proof of Delivery (POD) both electronically (fax, email, text, etc.) and physically for each load competed. Please follow all guidelines in the “New Hire Packet”. To briefly summarize; driver's must mark "Delivered" in My Virtual Fleet, and and then use CamScanner to take a photo of the Proof of Delivery (POD) and email CamScanned photo to dispatch@sokoexpress.com . PLEASE EMAIL POD, DO NOT UPLOAD POD TO VIRTUAL FLEET! Drivers are also responsible to physically mail in the original copies of the PODS at the end of every week to our office location. We will hold your pay if you do not use CamScanner and/or do not physically mail us the original POD’s. Some of our customers request original POD’s and others except clean copies of the PODS. We pay you every Friday, but we don’t get paid until we receive the POD's. The driver is required to write the Load Number at the top of the Bill of Lading (BOL) paper they are given at the shipper. The load number is always listed on the initial email sent to the driver when Soko Express books a load. COMMUNICATION Driver must always communicate with the dispatch team if they are looking for loads or are done for the day. Driver must notify the dispatch team if they change locations or pick up another load for another carrier. Drivers are responsible to notify the dispatch team in the morning via text or call when they are available and update their location throughout the day. Furthermore, From the time a driver picks up a load, until the time they deliver the load and supply us with the proper paperwork for that load via email, fax, or text message, the driver MUST always be accessible to Soko Express. Failure to answer phone calls may lead to disciplinary actions including points, or termination of contract agreement. Please be aware of the contact information for Soko Express below; 717-896-1471 (text only), Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM 833-367-7656 (call only), 24/7 , see extensions below 1 = Dispatch & Sales 3 = Hiring & Human Resources 6 = After Hours 700 = Payroll & Accounting Dispatch related questions ?? Email dispatch@sokoexpress.com Mon-Fri 8am-7PM Hiring related questions?? Email jobs@sokoexpress.com Mon-Fri 8am-7PM Accounting related questions?? Email hr@sokoexpress.com Mon-Fri 8am-7PM MONEY OWED In the event that the driver’s lease is terminated while owing Soko Express money (ex. like accounting errors, fees charged for a load, damages to freight, or any other reason), Soko Express has the right to withhold any checks until the balance is cleared. The driver is obligated to pay off the balance within 3 months from quitting in the event that those final checks were not enough to cover. Please verify your checks every Friday to ensure that there are no accounting errors. Soko Express has the right to withhold any checks or amount if the driver has caused a fine or penalty upon Soko Express. CONCLUSION I understand that I am no way an employee of Soko Express, but merely a contractor who is providing my own equipment (i.e. van, gas, insurance) to transport freight for Soko Express and perform all services required for transportation. I understand that Soko Express is taking 17% of all agreed rates as part of their dispatch fee for the first ten (10) loads. After Soko will take 15% then after 6 months Soko will take 13%. I certify that the facts set forth in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions on this application can be grounds for rejection of my application or if I am employed by this company, for my immediate termination from employment. I authorize Soko Express to make any necessary inquiries and investigations into my education, military, or employment history. I further authorize, unless otherwise indicated on this application, the release of my information to Soko Express by any of the schools, services, or employers listed on this application.
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SOKO EXPRESS LEASE AGREEMENT Signature* This field is required.This agreement is entered by and between the below listed Soko Express (The "Lessee") and Owner Operator (The "Lessor") The terms of this agreement are: 1. “Lessor”, as an independent contractor, shall at no time be considered an employee of Soko Express. Lessor will furnish adequate equipment and perform all services required for transportation. 2. Lessor shall transport freight for Soko Express using Soko Express MC# 981836 and DOT 2913277. 3. Lessor shall comply with all statutes, rules and regulations of Federal and State Governments, and all Administrative Agencies thereof. 4. Lessor shall pay all costs and expenses associated with the performance of such transportation services. 5. Lessor shall secure any and all licenses, trip permits, fuel tax permits, and other licenses and permits that may be required on said vehicle and for which lessor has not already secured the same. Lessor shall pay all operating and maintenance expenses incurred for the operation of the equipment during the term of the lease. 6. Lessor shall provide and maintain a valid “Certificate of Insurance” and file it with Soko Express. Lessor shall also keep and maintain comprehensive general liability, automotive liability, property damage, and cargo insurances. The policies shall provide coverage to Soko Express as an Additional Insured to the same extent as provided to the name insured, provide at least thirty (30) days prior notice to Soko Express of cancellation or termination, and contain standard cross-liability endorsements allowing Soko Express to claim and recover under the policies notwithstanding that it is an additional insured. Such policies shall be sufficient to defend, hold harmless, and indemnify Soko Express harmless for all losses resulting from negligence on the part of Lessor. Minimum coverage for general liability and/or automotive liability shall be $1,000,000 per loss. Minimum coverage for Cargo insurances shall be $100,000 per loss. The insurance required under this agreement shall, at all times be written by insurance companies which are admitted, authorized, and licensed to conduct business in the State of Pennsylvania and are acceptable to Soko Express. 7. Lessor shall be responsible for the freight during the course of his/her transportation thereof and shall obtain and deliver to Soko Express a shipping document covering each shipment lessor drove. 8. Lessor is not guaranteed money for detention time or for dry runs by Lessee or by the broker. Detention time is defined as time spent waiting and dry runs, defined as going to pick up freight and freight not being ready or cancelled freight. Lessor shall ask their dispatcher to ask the broker for any detention time accrued or for any dry run. 9. Lessor must submit to Soko Express all delivery receipts for Soko Express' load's on a daily basis, pursuant to Soko Express policy regarding submission of freight documents. 10. Lessor is required to notify Soko Express upon arrival at the location where the load is being picked up and once freight has been loaded. Lessor shall contact Soko Express every 3 hours during freight transportation. Lessor is also required to notify Soko Express when they arrive at the delivery location and when they get unloaded. 11. Lessor shall provide service commencing from the date contained herein and shall continue until canceled, in consideration of compensation to be paid. Compensation shall be payable pursuant to Soko Express policy. 12. This agreement shall be continuous. Any termination requires at least 30 (thirty) days written notice on the behalf of either party. Termination shall be released by either party with respect to accrued liability arising hereunder prior to such termination. This agreement is intended to set forth the terms and conditions of, and charges payable for, such transportation Lessor may perform for Soko Express, provided that this contract is not construed as an agreement for specific transportation regarding time, place, amount, or duration. 13. Lessor shall not subcontract any loads to any other carriers or Lessors. The lessor should not have other drivers in the vehicle while transporting freight for Soko Express without the written consent of the Lessee. 14. It is the Lessor’s duty to notify Soko Express of any changes in ownership, lease, rental, control status, and or any insurance changes of all equipment operated on behalf of Soko Express benefit.
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