The year was 1979 when John Sharp with only one tractor decided to begin Sharp Transport. Since then, the company has grown as a large family-owned truckload carrier.
Sharp employs more than 180 people. The main terminal is located in Ethridge, Tennessee. Ethridge is a small farming community located near the south of Franklin. The other office is located in Nashville, Tennessee.
The success at Sharp is based on the stability that its customers have along with a solid business relationship between Sharp and them.
The company offers its service from the middle Tennessee area to Winston/Salem, Cleveland, Chicago, Oklahoma City, Boston and Los Angeles. On the longer routes, teams are used.
Some of their customers are: Bridgestone Firestone Inc., the Glass Division of the Ford Motor Company, International Comfort Products, Murray Inc., Sanford Corporation and M- Tek Inc.
Sharp Transport needs to hire class A-CDL drivers with 2 years on the road (OTR) experience. Sharp's fleet has 160 late model Freightliners and brand new Peterbilts.
If you are a Solo driver you can start earning between 29 and 30 cents per mile. Teams start with 38 cents per mile (split).
All of Sharp drivers have 75% premium paid, 401k, a life insurance policy of $15,000, a rider program, layover pay, weekly payroll, paid vacation, drop pay.
The company is a family business and that is why they truly understand the value of quality family time. They are committed to let their drivers stay home as much as possible.