Linden Bulk Transportation LLC: Driver Information

Every LBT driver meets stringent criteria to achieve excellence in delivery performance and safe operation.

Profile:

• Almost 80% Owner Operators – 20% Company Drivers
• Average Age: 47 Years
• Average Driving Experience: 20.5 Years
• Annual Turnover: 21.5% – Still One of the Lowest in the Industry
• Completes a Profile Sheet Depicting Equipment Details, Chemical Experience, Operating Preferences, Personal Preferences and Revenue Expectations

Qualifications:

• Must Have a Satisfactory Background Employment & Criminal Background Check
• Must Have Commercial Driver’s License WITH HAZMAT & Cargo Tank Endorsements
• Must Be At Least 25 Years of Age
• Must Have 2 Verifiable Years of Road Experience
  • TX/LA Terminals 1 Year Tank Experience
  • NJ/PA Terminal – No Tank Experience Necessary
• A Driving History Comprehensive Review With an Emphasis on the Prior 3 years
• Must Pass D.O.T. Physical
• Must Pass Drug & Alcohol Screening Tests
• Must Pass a Road Test

Training:

Regardless of previous experience, ALL MUST ATTEND this minimum three-day course, which uses written and visual materials and covers:

• Introduction to LBT Colleagues and How/What They Do Relates to the Driver
• Quality and What it Means to Linden Bulk
• Completion of Driver Profile Data and Permit Forms
• Communication Processes and Their Importance to Customer Satisfaction
• Paperwork Processes and Procedures
• Operational Processes and Procedures
• Safety and Compliance to Include Security
• Hazardous Materials (For HM 126F Compliance)
• Insurance Reviews Including Driver Evaluation Profile
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse
• Customer Requirements and Expectations
• Road Evaluation

Each section has its own testing where applicable to ensure the driver understands the training and to measure the effectiveness of the training process.