Lease-On & Franchise
Opportunities
Lease-On Partners
Becoming a Lease-On Partner is the first step in being a Franchise Partner. All Franchise Partners must first complete the Lease-On process. This process allows both parties time to judge if a Franchise partnership is a good fit for them. Lease-On partnerships are usually for a period of at least 6 months. Here at Coast 2 Coast Escorts, we thrive on a strict Standard of Operating Procedures. Our S.O.P. ensures that when a carrier orders an escort from Coast 2 Coast Escorts, that they receive the same standard of professionalism, equipment, certifications, insurance and training regardless where in the country the escort is ordered from. There is one standard invoicing process where our clients don't receive "surprises" on their invoices, we don't nickel and dime our clients and they are treated with the upmost respect and professionalism.
Initial Requirements:
- Have 2 years of verified experience.
- Must have P/VEO Certification.
- Must have your State's minimum insurance coverages or $500,000 whichever is greater.
- Must have a well maintained vehicle, without major cosmetic damages.
- Must have proper and well maintained equipment. List of equipment in following section.
List of equipment required:
- Amber light bar not less than 38".
- (2) Oversized Load signs 18"x84". These are backup / extra signs in the event the load loses its signs.
- (2) Oversized Load signs for your unit, an appropriate size for your unit.
- CB radio in good working condition.
- Stop/Slow paddle 18" reflective
- (9) Reflective Triangles
- (9) 15 minute road flares
- (3) 36" Safety Cones - collapsible cones are acceptable.
- Flashlight with 1 1/2 " lens or greater - Backup batteries.
- Orange hard hat with retro reflective safety markings.
- Orange Safety Vest ANSI Class III
- NY decals if escorting in NY
- Height Pole and Measuring Stick - If doing high pole.
- Handheld radio
- Fire Extinguisher (1) 10# ABC or (2) 5# ABC
- First Aid Kit
- (3) Red flags on staff -1 of which is weighted
- (4) Red flags 18" - spares for load.
- Cell Phone
- inRoute software app
- Flashlight with 11" cone.
- Quick release flags or flags correctly mounted on post. (Window flags of any type are not permitted)
- Must download Oversize Connect app
Fee Schudle
- 10% Partnership fee for Company Clients. This is 10% of invoice, minus overnights. We do not include overnights in the fees.
- 7% Partnership fee for Partner Clients. This is 7% of invoice, minus overnights. We do not include overnights in the fees.
- These fees go towards, invoicing / processing payments from clients and ACH payments to Lease-On and Franchise partners. Processing new clients, including credit checks; and in the event of non-payment, collections cost. Upfront legal cost if a civil suit must be filed against a non-paying client. These fees also go toward a national advertising campaign aimed at client procurement. A more detailed breakdown is in the Lease-On Partner Agreement.
- There is also a Procurement Commission. Where a 1% bonus is paid on all invoices for a client brought into the Company by a Lease-On or Franchise Partner and dispatched to another partner. (Procurement Commissions are only paid to Franchise Partners).
The following is the basic information on Lease-On & Franchise Partnerships with Coast 2 Coast Escorts.
Franchise Partners & Benefits thereof:
Franchise Requirements:
- Must complete Lease-On Partnership and On-boarding process. Term of 6 months.
- Must have insurance limits at $1 Million
- Must have all Certifications, Training, Equipment, Permits etc. to travel in all lower 48 states.
- Must have at least (2) Escort Vehicles / 1 being High Pole
- Escort Vehicles must be Black in color
- Escort Vehicles must have DOT 3 retro reflective tape at least 2" wide along sides and back of unit.
- Must be knowledgeable on the Pilot and Escort Training Manual set forth by the National Highway and Safety Administration. (A knowledge based test will be performed.)
- Must download the Oversize Connect App and utilize it for client procurement.
Additional Equipment Requirements:
- A roof top sign is required.
- Must display Coast 2 Coast Escorts Decals on all vehicles, must be the only decals on vehicles.
- Must have mobile wireless printer.
- Must have (2) Red and (2) Amber battery powered markers for night moves.
- Must have DOT 3 reflective tape (Silver & Red) for night moves.
Franchise Partner Benifits
- 1% Procurement Commission Bonus on all new clients brought into Company. The 1% Procurement Commission Bonus is paid on all invoices taken by other partners for this client in perpetuity.
- Franchise Partners get 1st call on all clients they bring into the company.
- Franchise Partners get priority for projects.
- Franchise Partners get priority for loads in their area - before Lease-On Partners.
- Franchise Partners are allowed to negotiate their own rates on Route Surveys, and/or Projects, without approval from Company.
- Franchise Partners are allowed to negotiate their own rates within the guidelines of the Company on Steer, High Pole and/or Lead-Chase loads.
- Franchise Partners get performance bonus'