Question 1

How fast do you pay?

Accepted Answer

Broker fee is always 7%
For 15 net pay 8% finance fee + the 7% broker total of 15%
For 30 net pay 5% finance fee + the 7% broker total of 12%
For 120 net pay 0% finance fee + the 7% broker total of 7%
Keep in mind that its business days not calendar day, no weekends or Holidays included

Question 2

What is ACH?

Accepted Answer

ACH is direct deposit, only Subhauler checks can be ACH. Payroll checks must go in the Mail, they go out every week. We do recommend ACH so you do not have to wait an additional time to get your check in the mail.

Question 3

What is a DIR? I am an Owner Operator; do I still need it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all California Haulers are required to have a DIR. Not having your DIR can result in a fine starting at 1,200$ and keeps going up
CPR reports are to be turned in weekly to ensure payments are on time.
The DIR is required by Caltrans for certified payroll
There are several types of CPR reports there is no way around it they must be turned in
DIR Certified Payroll
LCP Tracker 
Regular Paper Reports

Question 4

Do I need a Workers Comp? I am Owner operator.

Accepted Answer

Yes, as of summer 2022, AB5 law passed, and it requires all drivers in the State of California to have workers compensation covering 1 million dollars.

Question 5

What is Prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

To ensure fair compensation, business owners working on federal construction projects must pay their workers a specific pay rate. The gross pay must be no less that the local Prevailing wage rate for corresponding work in the area.

Question 6

What is onsite?

Accepted Answer

Example: Working on a project Hauling wet batch and you get loaded on the freeway and unload on the same road is onsite.

Question 7

What is an MCP (Motor Carrier)?

Accepted Answer

A Motor Carrier Permit (MCP) is required for drivers who transport Property, operate large commercial vehicles, transport hazardous materials, or operate vehicles requiring a commercial driver's license in California. The MCP grants operating authority to motor carriers of property on the California highway. Just for California.
Haulers outside of California must provide their USDOT and MC number

Question 8

What is IFTA? Do I have to have it?

Accepted Answer

The only way a Hauler will not need the IFTA crossing state lines is if they have Apportioned Plates, what does that mean?
Apportioned plates: these are issued when a trucking company registers under the International Registration Plan (IRP). They allow a truck to travel in more than two jurisdictions and are required for vehicles that exceed a certain weight limit.
IRP: the IRP is an agreement among states in the U.S. and provinces in Canada. It facilitates the distribution of registration fees based on the proportion of miles traveled in each jurisdiction. 
IFTA the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is related but separate from the IRP. It deals with fuel taxes, requiring truckers to pay taxes based on the miles traveled in each state, regardless of where the fuel was purchased.
IFTA standards for the international fuel tax agreement. It is cooperative arrangement between 48 U.S. states and 10 Canadian provinces that simplifies the reporting and payment of fuel taxes for truckers and trucking companies.
Carriers with vehicles that operate in multiple areas (state or provinces) participate in IFTA.
They track the miles traveled in each state or province and record fuel purchases.
Based on this data, they calculate the fuel consumed per state and determine the taxes owed for each area.
Finally, carriers submit quarterly IFTA tax reports that consolidate this information for all the areas they operated in.

Question 9

Do I need the CARB Cert?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you need to renew it yearly.
CARB certification refers to the following:
Evaluating engine emissions to ensure vehicles in California meet state standards.
Meeting current emission standards set by CARB, resulting in cleaner air quality.
Certifying engines that comply with state regulations regarding harmful gas emissions from exhaust systems.

Question 10

What do I need if I am not based in California?

Accepted Answer

You will need to create a Haulink account and upload all required documents, add trucks, and drivers if any 
If you are not in California when the app ask for DIR number please add 000.
EIN
Driver license
Motor carrier or US DOT if not in California
Registration 
Insurance 
COI (cert of INS)
Subhauler packet
AB5 packet if not DBE certified
Truck lease agreement

Question 11

Can I call you after hours?

Accepted Answer

Dispatch is available 24/7, if you need to speak to tech support you can call and leave a message, they will get back to you as soon as they are available or send a text message.

Question 12

What type of trucks do you look for?

Accepted Answer

Super 10’s, super14’s, super16’s, super tags, strong arm, double bottoms, semi bottoms, low side end dump, high side end dump, cement mixer, flat bed, sweeper, vacuum truck, tractor, high bed, low bed, transfer.

Question 13

Do I have to use the app?

Accepted Answer

Yes, using the app is necessary, it is simple to download and navigate. If you have any questions, you can always call tech support, and they will help you learn how to use the app or any issue you may have. 
Tech support can walk you through the process of uploading your first freight bill and they will also provide you with links that show you step by step how to navigate the app. 
If the app is not working try a few things before calling tech support, log off completely and log back in, if you still get an error take a screen shot and text it to tech support so they see what you see and try to pinpoint the issue.
Not using the app will cause issues with payments and late fees, you have 24 hours to upload a freight bill after job is completed, turning ticket in late will result in a 1.5% let fee

Question 14

Do you rent trailers? Can I get a truck financed by BT trucking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can help with this to rent trailers it will be 1,500 monthly payments but you are responsible for fixing any damage to the trailers, to get your truck financed through us you must have your CDL for more than a year and go through a questionnaire and rules.

Question 15

Why do you need my Social Security number?

Accepted Answer

Cal trans is required to report SS number for all certified payroll jobs, also if you are not DBE certified and we must put you on payroll its needed as well.

Question 16

What is EIN? Where do I find it?

Accepted Answer

You get it with the IRS when you start your business, it is a number they assign to your company to do your taxes at the end of the year.

Question 17

What is DBE? How do I get it?

Accepted Answer

DBE certification: (Disadvantaged business enterprise certification). It is a program by the U.S. department of transportation (DOT) designed to help small business owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals compete for federally funded transportation contracts.

Question 18

Want to work with BT Trucking?

Accepted Answer

Download the Haulink app on your phone today!! Link to download the app: 
For IPhones: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/haulink/id1538384566 
For Androids: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.haulink.android

Once you download and get approved on the Haulink app, you are able to receive dispatches, submit tickets at end of every shift and you qualify for quick pay options all on the Haulink app! Our Haulink app offers faster payment options, so you can receive your funds within 15 to 30 days of completing a project. Say goodbye to long wait times and hello to a more efficient and profitable hauling business.

Payment Terms are as follows: BT Broker Fee is 7% Haulink fast pay fee (Factoring):
(15 day +8%) total with BT is 15% 
(30 day 5%) total with BT is 12% 
(120 day 0%) total with BT is 7%

Adding trucks to your account: https://scribehow.com/shared/Haulers_Add_Trucks__n3UwoPfhR2y8oz54GIFxBw

How to upload Ticket to the app: https://scribehow.com/shared/HaulerDriver_Run_A_Project_Workflow__cXtLtbZlRfOX1bsUKgS3vQ

How to add drivers: https://scribehow.com/shared/Inviting_drivers_to_your_account__3keVxup9TSWoSV6BgWnefQ

Question 19

Do you have questions about the Haulink App?

Accepted Answer

If you have any questions with the Haulink app please call our onboarding specialist Mayra at 661-456-5759 Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm. If she doesn’t answer, send her a text and she will get back to you asap.

Can you please contact your insurance company and provide an updated Certificate of Insurance for our files? This is so you can continue to be eligible for AB5/DBE jobs. The requirements are: $1,000,000 combined coverage All VINs covered by the policy should be listed in the Description of Operations box. The Certificate Holder must be: Haulink Inc & Its Authorized Contractors PO Box 1118 Bakersfield, CA 93302-1118 Help@haulink.com

Link for the twic card
https://www.tsa.gov/twic

Link for freight bills
WSTA Store

DBE letter link 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14iF491Q_n-zpyN2W4MWvsw_FhJM-LfJJvrXpw1tYWXI/edit?usp=sharing

Welcome letter link 
https://netorgft3424047-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/julieh_bttruckinginc_com/EYgP__rlp5FFlPSRlyODc6QBAg5XTeMGOwqXZYXB2YohdQ?e=DmcYSp

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