What are the responsibilities and job description for the Class A CDL Owner Operator – Power Only | 100% Fuel Surcharge position at Trailer Transit, Inc.?
Class A CDL Owner Operators – Power Only
Trailer Transit, Inc. is leasing experienced Class A CDL owner operators for nationwide power-only opportunities.
Trailer Transit has specialized in power-only transportation for more than 45 years. Owner operators provide the tractor while customer trailers are supplied for each load — which means no trailer ownership, trailer maintenance, loading, unloading or tarping.
If you're an experienced owner operator looking for consistent freight, control over the loads you accept and a company built around independent contractors, Trailer Transit wants to talk with you.
Pay & Settlements
71% of line haul
100% of the fuel surcharge paid to the owner operator
Accessorial pay
Deadhead pay on some loads
Total compensation can reach up to 80% when applicable additional compensation is combined
50% advance of total pay on each dispatch
Settlements paid weekly
Up to $3,000 sign-on bonus: $500 on first settlement, $500 after 3 months, $1,000 after 6 months, $1,000 after 1 year
Why Owner Operators Choose Trailer Transit
100% owner-operator fleet
Power-only freight
ALL drop and hook
No loading, no unloading, no tarping
No forced dispatch
Consistent year-round freight
95% of loads are direct from customers
100% of en-route loaded tolls paid
Fuel discount program
Base plate bonus incentive
Company-provided ELD system
Toll transponder and scale bypass available*
Voluntary health programs available through TruChoice
Experienced in-house dispatch support
Owner operators choose how much they want to run
- Monthly fee may apply to certain services.
Operating Area
Trailer Transit moves customer trailers throughout the lower 48 states and Canada. This is an OTR operation. Trailer Transit does not regularly offer local, regional or dedicated routes. Owner operators should be comfortable operating nationwide and taking a variety of power-only loads. There is no forced dispatch.
Minimum Qualifications
Be at least 23 years old
Hold a valid Class A CDL
Have at least 2 years of over-the-road tractor-trailer driving experience
Own your own tandem-axle sleeper tractor
Be a U.S. resident
Be able to operate without visa sponsorship
Have a tractor in good physical and mechanical condition
Be able to pass a DOT annual tractor inspection before orientation in Porter, Indiana
Meet DOT physical and drug-testing requirements
Be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse
Be willing to use Trailer Transit's required ELD system
Be able to operate professionally throughout Trailer Transit's OTR network
Trailer Transit does not have a specific tractor model-year requirement, but the tractor must meet its equipment, inspection and compliance standards.
Equipment Preferences
A sliding fifth wheel with a long slide is highly recommended. A tanker endorsement is also highly recommended but is not required.
Ready to Lease On?
If you own a qualified tandem-axle sleeper tractor, have at least two years of OTR tractor-trailer experience and are looking for a power-only owner-operator opportunity with no forced dispatch, apply today to speak with Trailer Transit's recruiting team.
Salary : $1,000