Every employee of Covenant Transport sees our company in a different light. We all have individual experiences that shape our views of the world, and that includes our jobs.
But at Covenant, our culture is unique in that we all adhere to a set of principals that guides us and makes the experience of working here a shared experience. Each person you deal with at Covenant will be different, but they have all been hired into the company because they do their jobs in a way that is consistent with our values of honesty, integrity, and respect.
Each day, our goal is to make Our Covenant Your Covenant.
We encourage individuality. We encourage you to be yourself. We encourage you to see our company in your own unique way. And we encourage you to understand that we are all here trying to achieve a collective goal of success, too.
Everyone working for one another and for a bigger cause helps us all succeed. By making Our Covenant Your Covenant, we're all invested in success together.
MANY OPTIONS. TONS OF POTENTIAL.As business units, each of our service divisions operates as a small family within our larger Covenant family, and the operational support system of each is unique to the needs and goals of the drivers within them.
OVER THE ROAD PROGRAMOur Over The Road fleet provides great opportunities for solo drivers want to run big miles east of the Rockies within a 38 state network. Below are details about our Over The Road program.
DRIVER PAY: Solos averaged $55,764 in 2008.
SAFETY BONUS: $.02 per mile on all paid miles
(must meet requirements)
VACATION PAY: $500 per week
HOLIDAY PAY: $50 per day
(7 holidays per year)
HOME TIME: 1 day for every week out
FREIGHT TYPE: Mostly Drop & Hook
TEAM XL LONG HAUL
DRY VAN & TEMP CONTROLThe majority of our Team XL fleet provides opportunities for a team of two drivers to run Dry Van long haul loads cross-country. Typically, we haul freight from the West Coast to the Midwest, Southeast, and Eastern U.S. and vice versa for customers who require shortened transit times versus other modes of transport.
We encourage drivers to apply who want to experience a lifestyle on the open road with few stops. We can either pair you with another team driver, or with an appropriately qualified family member or friend with a CDL.
In addition to our great pay, Covenant also offers:
DRIVER PAY: Top teams averaged $78,610 individually and $177,634 combined in 2008.
VACATION PAY: $500 per week
HOLIDAY PAY: $50 per day
(7 holidays per year)
HOME TIME: 1 day per every week out; 21 day minimum dispatch
FREIGHT TYPE: Mostly Drop & Hook
DEDICATED SERVICES SOLOSOur Dedicated Services division provides opportunities to solo drivers who want to run consistent routes to a regular stable of customers.
If you are interested in a predictable work schedule that allows you to plan your life away from work , then a Covenant Dedicated Service driving job may be the right fit for you.
DRIVER PAY: Solos averaged $55,764 in 2008.
SAFETY BONUS: $.01 per mile
VACATION PAY: $500 per week
HOLIDAY PAY: $50 per day
(7 holidays per year)
HOME TIME: Varies by account
FREIGHT TYPE: Varies by account
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
DEDICATED SERVICES TEAMSOur Dedicated division provides opportunities to team drivers who want to run consistent routes to a regular stable of customers. Working as a team driver for our Dedicated Service Division allows you to have a predicable work schedule where you can plan your time away from work with equal certainty.
Covenant is constantly growing our Dedicated Service Division, and searches for excellent experienced drivers to take on these new routes to provide high service levels to our account base. Below are details about our Dedicated Team program.
DRIVER PAY: Top teams averaged $78,610 individually and $177,634 combined in 2008.
SAFETY BONUS: $.01 per mile
VACATION PAY: $500 per year
HOLIDAY PAY: $50 per day
(7 holidays per year)
HOME TIME: Varies by account
FREIGHT TYPE: Varies by account
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
COVENANT DRIVER REQUIREMENTS Following are standards that must be met to become a driver at Covenant Transport.
- 6 months verifiable interstate tractor trailer driving within last 12 months CDL experience
- Valid CDL-A license
- Must be 21 yrsof age
- Must have HazMat endorsement
- Verifiable employment for past 3 yrs
- No more than 3 moving violations in past 3 yrs(no reckless driving in past 3 yrs)
- No more than 1 preventable accident in motor vehicle in last 3 yrs
- No DUI or drug/alcohol-related motor vehicle incidents in past 5 yrs(not more than one total allowed)
- No drug/violent felony convictions within past 10 yrs. No current parole or arrest warrants
- Must pass drug test and DOT/Covenant physical and meet DOT driving standards
STUDENT DRIVERS & RECENT GRADUATESCovenant is the best place for school graduates to start their careers. Our program gets you out on the road quickly, safely, and profitably. We offer tuition reimbursement for graduates of accredited driving schools upon application and acceptance of a job offer to drive for Covenant Transport.
Covenant has multiple locations around the country from which you can choose to attend your orientation class. We offer 3 free meals a day, free hotel accomodations, and transportation to orientation for recent graduates. Once you complete our 3 day orientation program, you start earning money while you train.
Covenant offers an excellent training program upon completion of our Orientation classes where you are paired with a certified experienced trainer with the goal of honing your driving skills and safety training on live loads. Below are details about our Recent Graduate program.
VACATION PAY: $500 per week
HOLIDAY PAY: $50 per day
(7 holidays per year)
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $125 paid monthly, up to $6,000
(must be continually employed (driving truck) to qualify)
HOME TIME: 1 day for every 7 days out; minimum dispatch 21 days.
FREIGHT TYPE: Mostly drop & hook, no touch.
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation
COVENANT STUDENT DRIVER & RECENT GRADUATES REQUIREMENTS Following are standards that must be met to become a driver at Covenant Transport.
- Must have graduated from qualified (min. 120 hr curriculum) truck driving school within
last 12 months
- Valid CDL-A license
- Must be 21 yrsof age
- Must have HazMat endorsement within 6 months of joining Covenant
- Verifiable employment for past 3 yrs
- No more than 3 moving violations in past 3 yrs (no reckless driving in past 3 yrs)
- No more than 1 preventable accident in motor vehicle in last 3 yrs
- No DUI or drug/alcohol-related motor vehicle incidents in past 5 yrs(not more than one total allowed)
- No drug/violent felony convictions within past 10 yrs. No current parole or arrest warrants
- Must pass drug test and DOT/Covenant physical and meet DOT driving standards
