Stevens Transport Company-Sponsored CDL Training Program

Get Your CDL Training At Stevens Transport Driving Academy

• Getting Started With Stevens CDL Training

  

• Stevens Transport Company Overview

  

  Stevens Transport, the 4th largest temperature controlled trucking company in the United States, is based out of Dallas, TX and was established in 1980. Over the past 32 years, the company has grown to more than 3,000 associates with the majority of those being driver associates. Stevens operates throughout North America with many dedicated and regional fleets.

• Stevens Transport General Information

• Stevens Transport Drop Yard And Terminal Locations

  

  Terminal locations and drop yard facilities are located throughout North America, including:

  • Dallas, TX (Headquarters)
  • Columbus, OH
  • Houston, TX
  • Yakima, WA
  • Salt Lake City, UT

  • Oshkosh, WI
  • Chicago, IL
  • Lexington, KY
  • Columbia, SC
  • Toronto, ON

  In addition, Stevens Transport also owns and operates a CDL truck driving school in Dallas, TX which is a 70 acre campus. They also contract with private truck driving schools located in Denver, CO and Houston, TX.

• Stevens Transport Minimum Hiring Qualifications And Requirements

  • Good references form past employers
  • At least 3 years verifiable employment, self employment, or unemployment
  • Verifiable military experience if discharged within the past three years
  • Must be at least 22 years of age
  • No DWI, DUI in the past 5 years
  • No reckless or careless driving violations in the past 3 years
  • No more than 4 moving violations in the last 3 years
  • No major preventable accidents in the past year or 2 in the last 3 years
  • No felony convictions within the last 7 years
  • No current probation / parole
  • Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen

• Stevens Transport Hiring Areas

  

  Where do you hire from and what are your no-hire zones?

  • California
  • Montana
  • South Dakota
  • Florida

  • Maine
  • Connecticut
  • Rhode Island
  • Massachusetts

  Where are your schools located?

  • Dallas, TX (Stevens Transport Owned and Operated)
  • Denver, Colorado (Contracted through Careers Worldwide)
  • Houston, TX (Contracted through Lone Star College)

• Advantages Of Stevens Transport

  • Top 4 largest temperature-controlled carrier in the U.S. (largest refrigerated carrier in Texas)
  • Annually recognized by shippers for consistent service and unbeatable on-time performance record
  • Have never had a layoff in 31 years
  • Industry leader in miles per load (solo driver average 1,500 - 1,600 per dispatch)
  • Unrivaled Equipment: Kenworth and Peterbilt
  • Privately owned, extremely stable company
  • Best training, equipment, technology, and most stable freight in the industry
  • Exceptional benefits, bonuses, facilities, and people.

• TruckingTruth's Notes So Far

  

  Stevens operates more terminal and drop yard locations as compared to most other companies of its size. While they do contract to a couple local driving schools, anybody outside of the Denver or Houston metro areas will attend the Dallas, TX location.

  Hiring requirements are about average as compared to the industry. Be up front and honest about your criminal history as they only perform a preliminary background check before arrival. Once you arrive at the Stevens training facility, they will complete a more thorough background check.

• Items To Pack For The Stevens Transport Truck Driving School

  Required

  • $100 cash or money order: non-refundable registration processing fee for pulling work history, criminal/legal records, and driving record
  • Valid driver’s license
  • If you have an out-of-state license, it must be changed to a Texas license in order to get a Class A driving permit—this will be done while in school in Dallas.
  • Social Security Card / Birth Certificate (Original Only) or U.S. Passport (cannot be expired)

  Recommended

  • Toiletry items, Pillow, sleeping bag, sheets, blanket
  • School supplies: pen, paper, notebook, calculator
  • 1 week of clothing
  • Flashlight, gloves
  • Dress appropriately and professionally for all climates
  • Additional spending money for meals
  • Money to feed yourself until $70 the first Wednesday of school

• Preparing For Stevens Transport CDL School

  

  Do I need a US Passport?

  While you aren’t required to have a US Passport, you will not be eligible to haul Canadian freight unless you have one. A US Passport may also accelerate background checks and processing procedures.

  Which CDL endorsements are required or encouraged?

  While not required, you are highly encouraged to obtain a HazMat endorsement.

• TruckingTruth's Insights So Far

  

  Even though a US Passport and HazMat endorsement are not required, we highly recommend everyone obtain both. In fact, it’s best to obtain all CDL endorsements in case future opportunities require them. It is important to make yourself as marketable as possible for any future opportunities which may come up during the course of your career.

  Be sure to bring any and all documentation that could assist in the background check process including old employer pay stubs and tax records. It’s also a good idea to bring any paperwork related to special health issues you have. If you think you might need it, bring it with you.