Owner Operator Program

Lease on your truck or fleet with us. Enjoy the benefits of our highly experienced and dedicated dispatch, safety and accounting team, as we develop a business partnership to assist you to grow your own business and maximize your return on investment for your truck.

For Lease Purchase applicants, please see Company & Lease Programs

Bring your own truck and make 88% of the gross revenue

Home on weekends averages: $7,000 weekly gross

Home every other weekend averages: $10,000 weekly gross

Available for our owner operators:

• 24/7 Safety & Dispatch

• Trailer rental (dry van or reefer pending availability)

• Physical damage insurance coverage for your truck and/or trailer

• Occupational accident insurance coverage for the driver

• ELD & tablet & tech support

• Weekly statements and direct deposit

• EFS fuel card working at Pilot, Flying J, TA, Petro, & Loves

• IFTA quarterly tax preparation and reporting

• Maintenance reports for your equipment (helpful for taxes or resale)

• Assistance for finding truck service, tax services, legal services, and claims assistance

Driver Qualifications

The truck owner does not need to be the driver. Whoever will drive the truck must fill our online application, pass through our orientation and pre-employment screening, and meet the following requirements:

• Valid Class A CDL

• At least 23 years old

• At least 10 months of verifiable experience OTR with a tractor-trailer

• No fatality, reckless driving, or hit & run on driving record

• No previous drug or alcohol violations

• Good communication and time management skills

• Willing and able to drive 2,500+ miles per week

Driver Responsibilities

Drivers will be willing and able to achieve the following basic responsibilities:

• Long-haul (OTR) driving, operating in 48 states

• Log hours according to DOT limits and regulations

• Meet pickup and delivery appointments

• Consistent communication with dispatch

• Maintain equipment, follow maintenance schedule

• Comply with DOT and FMCSA regulations and inspections

To help you accomplish your job responsibilities, we provide 24/7 support for our drivers including training and guidance from our dispatch, maintenance, and safety department.

Owner Operator FAQ

Can I run under my own MC/DOT authority?

No, you will need to run under our MC and DOT authority and with our liability and cargo insurance policies.

How do I earn above average gross?

For owner operators to earn higher than average gross, our model is to run in high freight density regions, delivering about 1 load per 1-2 days depending on the length of the run. These one-day runs allow the owner operator to accumulate higher gross for each day they're on the road and cut back on fuel costs. The driver should have flexibility in running areas/times in order to accomplish this, as well as be willing to apply more advanced HOS allowances such as the Sleeper Berth Provision ("Splits") and running on recap hours.

Can I choose my running areas and schedule?

Yes, although when doing so we do not guarantee you will meet our company-wide gross revenue averages.

Can I book my own loads?

No, only our dispatchers can book loads with our MC and setup contracts with brokers.

Do I get the rate confirmations?

Yes, they will be emailed to you.

Is there a fuel discount?

Yes, $0.12 per gallon at Pilot, Flying J, TA, Petro, and Loves.

Do you provide plates & registration?

We are currently working on opening an IRP account through the IL Secretary of State in order to do this.

Do you have a passenger policy?

Yes, one adult passenger (18+ years old) may be in the truck at a time, after authorization documents have been completed with the safety department.

Do you have an age limit on the equipment?

No, as long as a recent DOT vehicle annual inspection is provided. Trucks manufactured before 2000 must still use our ELD provider but will manually enter drive time.