FAQ

How much will a contractor earn weekly?

In 2021 Barlow contactors averaged $2,900 weekly after all expenses, this can increase or decrease depending on gross revenue.

how are contractors paid on the percentage program?

-74% line haul

-100% fuel surcharge

-74% stop pay

-74% deadhead

-74% detention pay

What does a contractors pay out of pocket?

-Tractor and Reefer fuel

-Trailer washouts

-Tolls and Scales

How often will drivers get home?

Contractors stay over the road an average of 3-4 weeks before taking hometime.

How do I qualify?

-Have 2 recent years of OTR driving experience

-Have not failed a drug or alcohol test in the past 5 years

-Be able to pass a drug and alcohol test

-Not have more then 5 moving violations or accidents in the past 3 years

-Must be able to stay on the road for a minimum of 3 weeks before going home

What are the Truck models?

-Kenworth T680

-Freightliner Cascadia

-Volvo 860 (limited inventory)

-International LT (limited inventory)

Do I need a down payment?

-No down payment or credit check is required.

Lease payment amount and contract length?

-Lease payments are $750.00 weekly for all truck models

-Lease contract terms start from 1.5 to 4.5 years depending on truck age

-A ballon payment of $25,000 is due at the end of every lease contract. Financing is available from Barlow if required.

What if you don’t have the truck I want when I start?

-You choose a temporary truck to lease until your requested truck becomes available.

Can I take the lease truck to another carrier?

-No, until the lease contract is completed the truck must haul for Barlow Truck Lines Inc

Can I have a pet in the truck?

-Yes, pets are allowed with a refunable pet deposit.

Does Barlow have a rider program?

-Yes, riders are allowed on the truck 6 years of age and older.

What lanes does Barlow haul?

-85% of lanes hauled from the Midwest to the Northeast & Southeast.

-15% of lanes hauled from the Midwest to: South, North, Northwest.

What product does Barlow haul?

-75% of cargo hauled is refrigerated meats and produce.

-25% of cargo hauled is dry materials.

-No hazmat cargo.

-No driver load or unloading