Privacy Policy

This website and application funnel (caoverland.appfunnels.io) is operated on behalf of California Overland, Ltd. ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information submitted through this platform. By using this platform, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

California Overland, Ltd. is a family-owned Minnesota trucking company that offers refrigerated transportation solutions and tanker services across the 48 contiguous United States and Canada.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily submit through forms on this platform, including:

• Full legal name, date of birth, and Social Security Number (for DOT application purposes only)
• Contact information including phone number, email address, and mailing address
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) number, class, endorsements, and state of issuance
• Employment history for the past 10 years
• Accident and violation record for the past 3 years
• Medical certification and physical examination information
• Drug and alcohol testing history
• Any other information required under 49 CFR Part 391
• Business inquiry information submitted through contact forms (name, company, phone, email)
• SMS and marketing opt-in consent records including timestamp and source

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit this platform, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)
• UTM parameters and advertising source attribution data

3. SMS Communications

SMS Consent & Opt-In Disclosure

By checking the SMS consent box on any form on this platform, you expressly consent to receive SMS text messages from California Overland, Ltd. Depending on which box(es) you check, this may include:

Non-Marketing / Transactional SMS: Application status updates, recruiter outreach, scheduling confirmations, and follow-up communications related to your driver application or inquiry.

Marketing / Promotional SMS: Special offers, company updates, recruiting opportunities, and promotional communications from California Overland, Ltd.

Message frequency varies based on application activity and campaign enrollment. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at [email protected] or (651) 927-5340. Opting out will not affect your application status or any legal obligations related to your employment application.

We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number with third parties for their own SMS marketing purposes. Consent to receive SMS is not a condition of any purchase or service.

All SMS opt-in records — including timestamp, source URL, and consent language displayed at time of opt-in — are stored in our CRM system and retained for a minimum of 4 years in compliance with TCPA recordkeeping best practices.

4. Website Analytics & Tracking Technologies

Analytics & Measurement Disclosure

This website uses the Meta Pixel (formerly Facebook Pixel), a measurement and analytics technology provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. The Meta Pixel is used solely to measure the performance of advertising campaigns that drive traffic to this site — such as tracking whether a visitor arrived from a Meta ad and whether they completed a form submission.

Through the Meta Pixel, Meta may collect technical information including your IP address, browser type, page URLs visited, and on-site actions such as form completions. This data is used for campaign measurement purposes only and is subject to Meta's own Privacy Policy, available at facebook.com/privacy/policy.

No personal contact data collected through our forms is transmitted to Meta for advertising or audience-building purposes. If you do not wish to have measurement data collected via Meta Pixel, you can manage your preferences through Meta's Ad Preferences at facebook.com/ads/preferences or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool at optout.aboutads.info.

5. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through this platform is used to:

• Process, evaluate, and manage driver employment applications
• Communicate with applicants and inquiries via SMS, email, and phone regarding application status and next steps
• Fulfill DOT and FMCSA recordkeeping requirements under 49 CFR Part 391
• Deliver SMS and email communications you have consented to receive
• Operate, improve, and maintain our driver recruitment process and associated services
• Measure advertising campaign performance and optimize ad delivery via Meta Pixel and similar tools
• Build retargeting and lookalike audiences for advertising purposes
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from regulatory authorities
• Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access to the platform

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:

• California Overland, Ltd.: If you submit a driver application through this platform, your application data is transmitted directly to California Overland, Ltd. for hiring evaluation purposes.
• Service Providers: We work with third-party vendors to operate our platform, including CRM systems (GoHighLevel), e-signature providers, SMS delivery services, and hosting infrastructure. These providers are contractually required to protect your data and may not use it for their own purposes.
• Legal & Regulatory Authorities: We may disclose information where required by law, court order, or regulatory authority, including FMCSA and DOT audits.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not sell personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

SMS Data — Non-Sharing Requirement

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on this website for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies: Required for the platform to function, including form session management and security tokens.
• Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the site, including pages visited, time on site, and traffic sources.
• Advertising cookies: Including the Meta Pixel and similar tools, used to measure ad performance and serve retargeted advertising.

Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on this platform. For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data for the following periods:

• DOT driver application data: Minimum 3 years from date of application, or longer as required by FMCSA regulations under 49 CFR Part 391.
• SMS opt-in consent records: Minimum 4 years from date of consent in accordance with TCPA best practices.
• Contact inquiry data: Up to 2 years from last interaction, unless you request earlier deletion.
• Analytics and pixel data: Retained according to the data retention policies of the respective platforms (e.g., Meta, Google).

9. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Opt-out of SMS: Reply STOP to any SMS message at any time.
• Opt-out of Meta advertising: Manage preferences at facebook.com/ads/preferences.
• Do Not Sell: We do not sell personal data. No opt-out is required for this purpose.

To exercise any of the above rights, contact us at [email protected] or (651) 565-2336. Please note that certain data may be retained as required by DOT/FMCSA regulations regardless of deletion requests.

10. Children's Privacy

This platform is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted information through this platform, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

11. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS), access controls, and secure cloud infrastructure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to contact us immediately at [email protected] if you believe your information has been compromised.

12. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites including caoverland.com and external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

13. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify active users via email or SMS.

14. Contact Us