Tractor Requirements
- Prefer no older than six years at the time of leasing*
- Three axle sleeper cab, diesel power, cabover or conventional
- Stack height not to exceed 13’ 6” inches hooked to empty trailer and minimum stack height, 13’
- Weight not to exceed 19,500 lbs. one half full of fuel
- Tractor must pass a complete and detailed safety inspection at the time of leasing at one of JASKO's
preferred shops.
- Tractor fifth wheel height not to exceed 47 1⁄2 inches unless tractor is equipped with suspension release
*Once leased on, the not more than six years old requirements is suspended, provided the tractor’s appearance and mechanical condition are properly maintained.
Kingpin, Brake Valve, Trailer Rear Door Lock, Cargo Straps and Load Lock Policy
All drivers who have safety clearance and are qualified to drive for JASKO will be required to have in their possession and use air brake valve, kingpin and trailer rear door locks which meet Company specifications. It is mandatory that you use these locks in every situation where use of the locks is possible. The Company will sell to owner at its cost the air brake valve lock for your use while you are under lease to the Company. In addition, two load locks and two cargo straps are required. The cost of the load locks, straps, air brake valve, kingpin and trailer door locks can be paid by the Owner-Operator in one payment or in installments.
Documents required for leasing
- Performance Escrow for Option 1 - $500, or Option 2 - $750. $100 up front on signing lease (Personal check, cash, certified check or money order). Balance in weekly payments of $50.
- Proof of payment of Federal Highway Use Tax (Form 2290,
- Articles of incorporation or organization if applicable.
- Current ticket from certified scale evidencing the tractors weight with fuel tanks one-half full.
- Copy of Bill of Sale that reflects actual purchase price of tractor before trade-in allowance, down payment or finance charge.
- Copy of Certificate of Title of tractor to be leased to JASKO. (If the tractor is new and you desire JASKO to assist with the titling process, please supply MSO from the dealer. If a tractor is a pre-owned tractor and you desire our assistance with titling, please supply a copy of the title signed over to you as the new owner. If a lien is to be placed on the title, a copy of the Lien Holder’s Security Agreement and Financing Statement must also be supplied).
- Proof of Bobtail (Non-Trucking) Insurance (if not purchasing insurance through Crete Carrier/JASKO).
- Copy of tractor registration from previous company.
*Once leased on, the not more than six years old requirements is suspended, provided the tractor’s appearance and mechanical condition are properly maintained.
Decals and signs
“JASKO Enterprises, Inc. Leesburg, FL MC 461470 USDOT 1134923 must be displayed on the doors or side of cab at door height of all tractors leased to JASKO. Decals for the doors and unit number decals are supplied at the time of leasing. Should a contractor choose, the required information may, at contractor’s expense, be hand lettered on the tractor’s doors in a contrasting color. The Company name and identifying US DOT number must be at least equivalent in size to the decals supplied by the Company.