{"title":"BONUSES AND REWARDS","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSign-On Bonus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a new employee, once you complete your probationary period of 90 days, you are eligible to receive a one time Sign-On Bonus of $100.  This will automatically be added to the next  pay after your 90 days is completed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReferral Bonus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you refer a new \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edriver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to Tristar, you will receive a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$500 bonus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as soon as they have worked here for six months.  Relatives and friends are welcome and there is no limit to the number of recruiting bonuses you may receive. Contact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:vfrazier@tristarcolumbus.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003evfrazier@tristarcolumbus.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaid Time Off Incentive (part-time drivers)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart-time drivers can earn up to 4 hours of paid time off quarterly  If the following qualifications are met:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo unexcused absences for that quarter(3 months)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo Missed service appointment \/ Oil changes are completed within 1000 miles of due date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo safety violations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo missed pick ups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMust be active (not on Leave) for full quarter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrivers may roll over up to 12 hours of PTO per calendar year.  All roll over PTO must be used in the first quarter of the following year.  Earned PTO can be taken if it is pre-scheduled and approved by emailing the Driver Success Manager \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:cmccray@tristarcolumbus.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003efdoughty@tristarcolumbus.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or it can be requested as a pay out on a regularly scheduled pay date.  To request PTO to be added to your check you must email \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:payroll@tristarcolumbus.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epayroll@tristarcolumbus.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry Star Award\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis award is to recognize drivers who receive praise or positive feedback from parents or staff - or get caught practicing safe driving or going above and beyond in general. It includes a gift card, a certificate, a social media post Tristar Times appearance and a spot in our TV rolling video.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriver of the Month Program\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach month beginning September 1, 2025 a new Driver of the Month will be selected.  The selections are based on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNames taken from the list of the top 100% performers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety metrics, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espeed, seat belt, mobile usage and stops, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperational metrics, attendance, service adherence, performance, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe recipient will receive an acrylic plaque, a certificate of recognition and $50.00 Kroger gift card, as well as have his\/her picture displayed in THE Driver Depot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe Driver Award Program\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Safe Driver Award Program is tailored to recognize and award the best of the best drivers. To qualify for a Safe Driver Award, drivers must meet the following criteria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo moving violations for a 2-year period, Tristar or personal car\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo at-fault accidents for a 2-year period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejustifiable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complaint calls from other motorists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA grade of A on the last observation report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo driving infractions discovered during routine or specific camera checks.       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAward:  Drivers meeting the above criteria will receive a special award designating them as a Safe Driver from the National Safety Council.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDriver of the Year Program\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrivers who achieve the Safe Driver Award status will qualify to be considered for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriver of the Year.  In addition to meeting the above criteria, our office staff will vote for one person who satisfies the following additional criteria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooperative with Tristar staff in all areas of route coordination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo complaints from other Tristar drivers or school staff at pick-up \/ drop-off locations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeeps the Tristar car clean and meets service intervals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintains a good record of timely pickups and drop offs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAward: $300.00 plus an acrylic plaque, a certificate, a social media post, Tristar Times appearance and a spot in our TV rolling video.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1055\/3583\/collections\/tristar_portal_button_bonuses_and_rewards.png?v=1760218294","url":"https:\/\/mytristarhub.com\/collections\/bonuses-and-rewards.oembed","provider":"Tristar Portal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}