Watkins Family - Land Span/Sunco/Watkins Truckload
Phone:
(800) 695-9643
Fax:
(863) 686-3890
Company Website:
http://driveforwatkins.com/
1120 Griffin Road
Lakeland, Florida 33805
Description↓
WATKINS FAMILY of companies provides owner operators and company drivers with a variety of fleet opportunities. The Watkins family has been a leader in the transportation industry since 1937, by continually expanding services to our customers as well as providing a selection of opportunities for our professional owner operators and company drivers. SUNCO CARRIERS is a 100% owner operator refrigerated carrier specializing in regional freight. With operation centers in Lakeland, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Dallas, Texas; and Chicago, Illinois. These areas provide owner operators the opportunity to be home weekly. LAND SPAN specializes in long haul, irregular route dry goods for both company and owner operator teams. Whether you are an existing team or a solo looking to team, Land Span can make it happen for you. Land Span's corporate office, located in Lakeland, Florida, offers driving opportunities throughout the United States. Land Span terminals are located in Atlanta, Georgia; Sayreville, N.J.; and Fontana, California. WATKINS TRUCKLOAD SERVICES is a regional dry van carrier offering solo drivers flexible home time opportunities within the Atlanta, GA; Sayreville, NJ; or Fontana, CA areas.
Company Profile↓
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Total # of trucks
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545
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Total # of company trucks
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195
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Total # of owner/operators
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350
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Size of Fleet
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1 to 250 trucks
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# of terminals
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5
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Trailer types
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Run Areas
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Northeast
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Midwest
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West
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Southeast
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South
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Driver Types
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Owner / Operator
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Company Driver
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Job Types
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Drivers get home every?
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Home every 5 to 7 days
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Home every 10 to 14 days
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Home every 14 to 21 days
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Driver Requirements↓
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Minimum Age
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22
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Minimum Experience
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1 Year
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Hire Teams?
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Yes
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Hire Driving School Graduates?
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No
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HAZMAT Endorsement Required?
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No
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Doubles/Triples Endorsement Required?
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No
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Tank Endorsement Required
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No
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Additional Information↓
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Slip Seating
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No
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24x7 Dispatch
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Yes
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Rider Program
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Yes
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Pet Policy
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Yes
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Paid Orientation
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Yes
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Orientation # of Days
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3
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Free Training
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No
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Lease Purchase Available
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No
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Unloading Required
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No
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Take Truck Home
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Yes
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Owner Operator Pay↓
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Mileage Pay
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Percentage Pay
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70%
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Paid Baseplates?
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No
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Paid Permits?
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Yes
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Paid Sat. Comm?
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No
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Paid Fuel Surcharge?
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Yes
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Health Ins. Avail.?
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Yes
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Truck Ins. Avail.?
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Yes
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Company Driver Bonus Information↓
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Sign On
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No
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Safety
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No
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Performance
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No
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Fuel
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No
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Longevity
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No
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Recruiting
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Yes
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Company Pay and Benefits↓
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0-6 Months Experience
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Call for Information
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6 Mon. - 1 Yr Experience
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Call for Information
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1 Years Experience
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.42
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2 Years Experience
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3 Years Experience
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4 Years Experience
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5 Years Experience
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6 Years Experience
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7 Years Experience
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8 Years Experience
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9 Years Experience
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10+ Years Experience
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Medical/Health Ins.
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Yes
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Vision Ins.
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Yes
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Dental Ins.
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Yes
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Retirement/401k
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Yes
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Other Company Driver Compensations↓
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Paid Cycle Periods
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Weekly
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Direct Deposit
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Yes
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Layover Pay
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Yes
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Breakdown Pay
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Yes
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Loading/Unloading Pay
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Yes
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Tarp Pay
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No
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N.Y.C. Pay
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No
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Stop Off Pay
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Yes
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Paid Lumpers
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Yes
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Per Diem
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Yes
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Hiring States↓
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Alabama
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Nevada
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Arizona
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New Jersey
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California
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North Carolina
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Delaware
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Ohio
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Florida
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Oklahoma
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Georgia
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Pennsylvania
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Illinois
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South Carolina
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Indiana
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Tennessee
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Louisiana
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Texas
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Maryland
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Virginia
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Michigan
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Wisconsin
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Additional Comments↓
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