This is if you own your truck.
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At CRST Malone, we have created a variety of options from which Operators with varying needs can choose.
Trailers The contractor can pull his own trailer or rent a trailer from CRST for $185 a week.
Plates & Permits CRST Malone runs Illinois base plates. The cost of a tag supplied through CRST for a full year is $1800, prorated $150 less each month from April at $1800 to March at $150. Permits or IFTA (state fuel taxes) are $260.95. The cost of tags is added to the cost of permits and set up as one deduction of $75 per week starting the 3rd week you are leased with CRST. Amounts are subject to change from year to year. The costs listed are for 2007. If you decide to turn in our plates and get your own, you’ll have to pay through the month they are turned in and then the deductions stop.
Bond The bond is $750 deducted at $75 per week starting after your plates are paid with CRST Malone. This amount is to cover costs associated with the abandonment of equipment and contractor bad debt.
Securement CRST Malone keeps an inventory of securement equipment for its contractors’
Equipment convenience. Cost of this equipment depends on the contractor’s needs. The cost for a full set of equipment is approximately $2,000. CRST Malone will accept credit cards, cash or cashier’s check for the full amount or 50% payment at the time of orientation. Arrangements can be made for financing up to 50% of the equipment cost with payments to be deducted from your settlements at $100 a week.
No Qualcomm Since CRST Malone does not use Qualcomm; cell phones are required and are the primary means of communication with dispatch
Discounts CRST Malone offers a fuel discount program, parts and maintenance discounts at over 400 International dealerships and a national tire account discount program
Prepass CRST Malone was one of the first carriers in the nation to be afforded the privilege of participating in the prepass program. Cost of this program is $8.93 per month for unlimited bypass with a $100 deposit.
Maintenance Operators can take advantage of an optional payroll deduction that allows them to put Escrow Acct money aside for unforeseen emergencies.
Pegasus A paperwork scanning process available at truck stops. The cost is 25 cents per page. It allows for immediate receipt of documents into CRST Malone’s settlement department.
ComData Fast and convenient pay is provided via ComData. Funds are available by noon on Wednesday and Friday for use on the road or direct deposit transfer.
Terminal Pay Some CRST Malone terminals offer terminal pay as a convenience for their domiciled Operators.
Referral Pay Operators can earn extra pay by referring Owner/Operators and Lease Purchase Operators to CRST. We pay $750 for each Owner/Operator paid at $500 upon first dispatch and $250 after 30 days. We pay $250 for each Lease Purchase Operator referred upon first dispatch.
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Health Insurance CRST Malone is pleased to provide a new, cutting edge, combination of group and individual insurance plans for our valued drivers. Through affiliation with the Universal Trucking Benefits Association, drivers have access to a variety of insurance options. For more information call toll free 1-877-472-5541.
Retirement Plan The programs available to Owner/Operators are: Individual Retirement Account, Simplified Employee Pension and Simple IRA plans. Premiums can be settlement deducted or paid through automatic bank account withdrawal. Operators can call Principal Financial at 1-800-253-7991 (Steve Odegaard or Larry Witzel) to receive a detailed packet of information including cost.
Driver’s Legal Plan The attorneys of Drivers Legal Plan dedicate their entire practice to CDL defense. These lawyers have extensive experience in every state and practically every court in the continental forty-eight states. Former judges and prosecutors, and CDL holders themselves; they, and their legal staff have handled thousands of cases for drivers just like you. They are familiar with logbook rules, hazmat standards, weight and length restrictions, and moving violations in the various states; and more importantly, the effects on your CDL. To enroll or for more information, call Toll-Free at 1-800-580-8789
ATBS America Truck Business Services (ATBS) is a comprehensive program created specifically to meet the business needs of owner-operators. Owner-operators must handle many time-consuming, complicated business tasks themselves including bookkeeping, tax preparation, and monthly income statements. Their personalized program handles all of those elements and more, plus unlimited business consulting. ATBS is a unique complete program with one goal – to make their customers the most profitable, successful owner-operators in the industry. To enroll or for more information, call Toll-Free at 1-888-640-4829 or go online to
www.attrucktax.com