Privacy Policy

BENTOS Inc (“BENTOS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a freight transportation company based in Bolingbrook, Illinois that recruits CDL-A company drivers and owner-operators. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share the information you provide when you respond to our recruiting advertisements, complete a lead or contact form, or apply for a driving position with us.

By submitting your information to BENTOS Inc — including through a Facebook or Instagram lead form, our website, or a phone, text, or email inquiry — you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information we collect

When you respond to our recruiting ads or contact us, we may collect:

• Contact information — your name, phone number, and email address.
• Employment qualification information — details you provide about your CDL-A experience, equipment type, whether you own or lease your truck, driving record, and similar job-related information.
• Application information — any additional information you choose to share when you apply for a position or speak with a recruiter.
• Technical information — basic information collected automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address and general usage data.

How we collect it

We collect information directly from you when you complete a lead form on Facebook or Instagram, submit a form on bentosinc.com, or contact us by phone, text, or email. When you submit a lead form through Facebook or Instagram, that platform shares the information you provide with us in accordance with its own terms and privacy policy.

How we use your information

We use the information you provide to:

• Contact you about CDL-A driver and owner-operator opportunities with BENTOS Inc;
• Evaluate your qualifications for available positions;
• Communicate with you by phone, text message, or email regarding your interest and application;
• Maintain records of applicants and recruiting activity; and
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Phone and text message consent

By providing your phone number, you consent to receive calls and text (SMS) messages from BENTOS Inc and our recruiting staff regarding employment opportunities. Message and data rates may apply, and message frequency may vary. You can opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP, and you may ask us not to contact you by phone at any time by telling our recruiter or emailing us at the address below.

How we share your information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

• Our recruiting and hiring staff, who use it to contact and evaluate applicants;
• Service providers that help us operate our recruiting and application process (for example, advertising platforms, applicant-tracking or onboarding systems, and communication tools), who are permitted to use the information only to provide services to us; and
• Legal and regulatory authorities, where required by law or to protect our rights.

Data retention

We keep your information for as long as needed to evaluate your application, maintain our recruiting records, and comply with our legal obligations. You may request that we delete your information by contacting us using the details below.

Your choices

You may ask us to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, and you may opt out of future recruiting communications at any time. To make a request, contact us using the information below.

Children

Our recruiting and website services are intended for adults who are legally eligible to work as commercial drivers. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 18.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a request regarding your information, contact us at: