FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Is a passport required to drive for QRT, Inc.?  

Answer: No, a passport is not required.  However, It is very advantageous due to the large number of units that we deliver into Canada. Passport holders are paid additional compensation for Canada trips.   

• Does a drive back trip pay more than a fly back trip?

Answer:  Yes, there is an .06 per mile additional pay for drive back trips.

• Is smoking or vapors allowed while driving or riding back in a company vehicle?

Answer:  No smoking or vapors are to be used in any vehicle being transported.  In addition, no smoking or vapors are to be used in any vans or rental vehicles being driven for QRT, Inc.

• How are trips dispatched?

Answer:  If you are available for a trip, we ask that you call into the office between 10:00 a.m. and noon and notify our dispatcher that you are available for a trip the following day. 

• Can I bring a passenger with me on a trip?

 Answer:  No passengers are allowed on buses or ANY company vehicle.

• How are breakdowns handled?

 Answer:  Drivers are typically compensated for their time and travel in the event of a breakdown. TeamQRT, Inc. will get the driver back to High Point, NC using the most economical and time efficient mode of transportation.        

• Does TeamQRT, Inc. pay for all expenses related to transporting the unit?

 Answer:  TeamQRT Inc. covers the cost of fuel, lodging, tolls, permits and repairs related to each bus delivery, however, YOU are responsible for your own food and checked baggage fees if you choose to check in luggage for a flight home. 

• How are the drivers paid for the trip?

Answer:  Drivers receive their pay on their Company issued Comdata Card upon delivery of their unit and once all paperwork (including Driver Daily DOT Logs) and tags are returned to the leader.  For all drive back trips, driver’s pay is disbursed once all paperwork and tags are returned to leader AND all trash is removed from the van upon arrival back in High Point, NC. Once you receive your pay, your assignment is complete with TeamQRT, Inc. until you call into the office dispatch for another trip.

• How do drivers get home from trips?

Answer:  TeamQRT, Inc., will provide you with an airline ticket for fly back trips.  For drive back trips, a van is towed and all drivers split the driving duties returning to High Point, NC.  If a van is not towed, a rental car reservation will be arranged.

• Does TeamQRT, Inc. provide any benefits for drivers?

Answer:  No, while driving for TeamQRT, Inc., you are considered a contract driver.  This is a 1099 position, not a company or employee position. You are responsible for filing and paying all your federal and state taxes.  You are responsible for paying for any personal health/dental/life insurance you may wish to carry on yourself and your family.  As a subcontractor, you are a sole proprietor or a partner and have no employees.