Halvor Lines is a transport and logistics company founded in 1968, with the logistics division opening in 2008. The company remains a family-run entity, with over 500 trucks and 1,350 trailers in their fleet.
A driver-first mentality has led to Halvor Lines being named as the one of the best fleets to drive for nine years in a row.
Halvor Lines Salary Information
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We don’t have a concrete number for their annual pay as only 4 drivers have reported their earnings.
Out of four salaries reported, the average driver earns $52,131 per year, which is 7% above the national average for a driver.
But without more driver feedback, pay is only part of the job to consider.
Halvor offer a solid benefits package including:
- 401 (k) program with employee matched contributions
- Dental insurance paid by Halvor Lines
- Life insurance paid for
- Health insurance (more on that below)
- Paid vacation
- Sign on bonus
- Opt-out bonus
- Supplemental insurance
- Group accident insurance
- Passenger program
- Pet policy
- Safety and performance bonuses
- Fuel bonuses
- Lease purchase program
- Onsite facilities
- Wellness and nutrition programs
All vehicles come with an 1800-watt inverter. Trucks are equipped with EpicVue satellite television, and there is a tuition reimbursement program available, too.
Drivers are also paid for downtime, layover pay and stop pay. Tractors come with the industry’s latest technology, with a focus on both safety and driver comfort. Vacation time is based on your annual earnings.
Flexible home time is one of the key reasons why drivers choose Halvor Lines even if they’re offered higher pay by other fleets.
Drivers will haul no touch freight, and you can choose the runs that you like best. When combined with the training programs offered, it’s easy to see why new drivers prefer driving for Halvor Lines over the competition.
What Drivers Have to Say About Halvor Lines
Drivers seem to appreciate the friendly, diligent management team that is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure that drivers are happy. A few of the comments left by drivers that stand out are:
- Insurance is very expensive for families (a problem most places have)
- Drivers are able to choose their own schedule
- There’s no forced dispatch
- Bonuses are available but difficult to reach
- Trucks are capped at 65 MPH
Seasoned drivers that work with Halvor Lines claim that if you’re a hard worker, you’ll get weekly home time and hit all of your bonuses. Other drivers say that the rate of pay changes from zip code to zip code, which leads to less money in your pocket.
The zip code policy significantly impacts your pay and can lead to being paid just one-third of the miles driven.
When you’re just starting out and trying to get your foot in the door at a trucking company, Halvor Lines offers the training you need to find success. You’ll even be paid for training, meaning you’ll be putting money in your pocket while being able to sign on with Halvor Lines once your training is complete.
Halvor Paid CDL Training Program
Halvor Lines’ CDL Training Program demonstrates that the company is willing to invest in you. Trainees are paid $1,000 per week effective July 5. The program is designed to help you pass your CDL in just four weeks. Applicants must meet the following requirements to enter the program:
- Valid Class A learner’s permit (CLP)
- One-year commitment to drive for Halvor Lines
- Hold a standard driver’s license for two years or more
- Pass drug test
- No major traffic violations in the past three years
- No preventable accidents in the past three years
You’ll be paid from the first day of your training, which will include:
- Week 1: classroom instruction
- Week 2 – 4: behind-the-wheel training
Halvor Lines will even schedule your driving test for you and supply the truck.
Halvor Paid OTR Training Program
Are you a recent CDL graduate looking for OTR training? Halvor also offers a Driver Finishing Program that pays you $1,000 a week during training. The training is offered by the company’s top drivers and includes:
- Safety training
- Side-by-side coaching
- One-year mentoring via:
- Text
- Phone
- Trainee-to-trainer option (optional)
You’ll go through a complete orientation program, and then during the first week and beyond, you’ll practice everything from backing up to maneuvers you’ll need in the field.