Requirements — We'll work to make leasing to
Fikes the best contract you'll ever have.
Fikes the best contract you'll ever have.
Requirements
Our success is aligned with your success. Here are the requirements you need to fulfill to contract with Fike Truck Line or FTL Custom Commodities, or to become an approved carrier with FTL Logistics.
Ready to learn more?
Call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-TO-FIKES.
Company |
Operator Requirements |
Equipment Requirements |
Insurance |
| Fikes Truck Line |
25 years old 2 years OTR verifiable experience Class A CDL Qualifiable MVR Current DOT physical Must pass drug screen Approvable CSA Scores 10 years work history (last 3 verified) |
8 chains and binders 12 load straps Set of lumber tarps or a side-kit Set of steel tarps 6 steel coil racks 12 metal corner protectors 6 beveled 4x4’s 6 rubber belting pads |
Occupational accidental insurance* Deadhead and bobtail insurance* Passenger insurance for passengers* Physical damage insurance* Worker Compensation Insurance required on hired drivers |
| FTL Custom Commodities |
25 years old 2 years OTR verifiable experience Class A CDL Qualifiable MVR Current DOT physical Must pass drug screen Approvable CSA Scores 10 years work history (last 3 verified) |
4 load locks or straps Tire chains Chute (trailer) Paddle lock |
Occupational accidental insurance* Deadhead and bobtail insurance* Passenger insurance for passengers* Physical damage insurance* Worker Compensation Insurance required on hired drivers |
| FTL Logistics |
Approved Carrier Application Operating Authority Approvable CSA scores |
Varies by load |
Auto Liability -- $1 million Cargo Insurance -- $100,000 |
*Insurances available through Fikes
Tractors and Trailers
Tractor and trailer are required to pass a safety inspection prior to leasing.
Trailers that are contractor-owned must be 48’ tandem axle, less than 10 years old with no holes in the floor.
We offer a trailer rental program to qualified contractors.
Our success aligns with your success.
