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CDL A Truck Driver and Owner Operator

Bennett Motor Express
Lebanon, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2027
Job Description:
Regional CDL A Truck Drivers and Owner Operators - Open Deck – Southeast Freight
Owner Operators Make As Much as $12,000 Gross Per Week
Their Fleet Drivers Can Easily Make $3,000 Gross Per Week
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Job Type: CDL A Truck Driver / Owner-Operator
Equipment: Flatbed, Step-Deck, RGN, Heavy Haul (Open Deck Experience Required)
Schedule: Choose your own schedule: OTR or Regional
Benefits: Fuel discounts, quick pay, occupational insurance access
JOB POST SUMMARY Bennett Motor Express is seeking 5 experienced CDL A Truck Drivers and Owner Operators for consistent Southeast regional open-deck freight. Trailers provided when needed, steady demand, and the flexibility of independent contracting.
JOB DESCRIPTION We are actively seeking ~5 experienced CDL A Truck Drivers and Owner Operators domiciled in or around the Chattanooga, TN market. This role is built for professional drivers who want consistent regional freight, strong support, and the flexibility of independent contracting.
We provide trailers when needed, so you can stay productive without worrying about equipment limitations.
What You'll Run
  • Regional open-deck freight (Flatbed, Step-Deck, RGN, double-drop, heavy haul)
  • Southeast regional customer freight with steady demand

What We're Looking For
  • Able to operate open-deck equipment (Flatbed, Step-Deck, RGN, double-drop, heavy haul)
  • Strong securement, tarping, and chaining experience
  • Professional driving record and safety-first mindset
  • Self-managed, business-minded Owner-Operator

What You Get
  • Trailers available when needed
  • Consistent regional freight opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling as an independent contractor
  • Strong operational and freight support team
  • Reliable open-deck freight demand in the Southeast
  • Fuel discounts, quick pay, and occupational insurance access

ABOUT BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS Bennett Motor Express is a family-owned carrier built on safety, integrity, and getting drivers home. We're passionate about serving our drivers, contractors, customers, and communities, and we invest in the systems and support that let Owner-Operators run their business, not just their truck.

Job Requirements:
Valid CDL A License
1 year of Verifiable OTR experience
6 months of verifiable open-deck experience (Flatbed, Step-deck, RGN, Double-Drop, Heavy Haul)
Wage Range: 0.00 - 12000.00 per week
General Description of Benefits: Consistent, steady Southeast regional freight — reduces downtime between loads
Flexible scheduling — choose your own schedule (OTR or Regional)
Strong operational and freight support team (dispatch/support behind you)
Reliable open-deck freight demand in the Southeast market
Family-owned carrier culture — safety and integrity-driven support
Quick pay
Fuel discount program
Access to occupational insurance
Independent contractor flexibility — run your business your way

Salary : $3,000 - $12,000

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