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CDL-A Owner Operator Truck Driver – Lease Purchase

U.S. Xpress
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/30/2026
  • 600,000 mile maintenance plan included, exclusions apply

Initial Lease Term Balloon Payment Option

  • Lease lasts 2-4 years with weekly payments
  • A lump sum (balloon payment) is due at the end to own the truck
  • If unable to pay, options include returning the truck or extending the lease
  • Pros: Shorter lease, lower total cost

Initial Lease Term Extended Lease Term $5,000 Option

  • Longer lease term
  • Following lease term, a final $5,000 payment is required
  • The Security Reserve balance can cover the final payment
  • Pros: Smaller final payment and smaller weekly payments

More Advantages:

  • Fuel surcharges on all (loaded) dispatched miles
  • 500,000 powertrain warranty & E-Z Pass provided
  • Fuel, tire and maintenance discounts
  • Weekly settlements
  • Access to lower insurance rates through our exclusive coverage partnerships
  • Pet policy
  • No forced dispatch

Lease opportunities not available in CA, CT, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OR, & WA.

DRIVE YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE RIGHT PAY STRUCTURE:

65% Percentage-Based Pay Contact

  • You will be paid 65% of the rate for each load (not including accessorials)
  • Pay increases with higher-revenue freight
  • E-Z Pass provided
  • Owner Operator responsible for tolls
  • Owner Operator can increase revenue through efficiency and start planning
  • Average take-home: $1,600–$2,400 per week per worker

Mileage-Based Contract

  • Fixed rate per mile
  • Cash-flow advice through ATBS for contractors on mileage contracts
  • More predictable revenue
  • Tolls covered by USX
  • E-Z Pass Provided
  • Average weekly take-home after expenses: $1,200–$2,000

Are you an Owner Operator with your own truck? At U.S. Xpress, we recognize that you’re a business owner and that’s why we’re committed to treating you like one. We provide Owner Operators with all the support and resources you need to keep your operation running smoothly and reduce the hassles that come with being your own boss. That includes great pay with consistent miles, 98% no-touch and 60-70% drop & hook, fuel surcharge on loaded miles and MUCH MORE!

Benefits:

  • No Credit Check, No Money Down, Walkaway Lease
  • Maintenance Repair Program (Coverage up to 600,000 miles - exclusions apply)
  • Fixed cost structure
  • Owner Operator Consultant
  • 65% Percentage-Based Pay Contact or Mileage Based Contract - Plenty of freight available!
  • 2021-2024 Freightliners - All Fuel Saver Automatic Transmission
  • Fuel surcharges on all (loaded) dispatched miles
  • 500,000 Powertrain Warranty & E-Z Pass Provided
  • Fuel, Tire and Maintenance discounts
  • Weekly Settlements
  • Access to lower insurance rates through our exclusive coverage partnerships
  • Pet policy
  • OWNER OPERATOR TEAMS CAN EARN UP TO $300,000 PER YEAR!
  • OWNER OPERATORS: No Forced Dispatch

Qualifications:

  • Must have a Class A License (CDL A) and be 21 years or older. 6 Months of Verifiable Experience Required.
  • Walkaway lease means no additional penalties upon termination.
  • Not available in CA, CT, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OR, & WA. Call for details.
  • No more than 1 CMV on-road preventable accident in the last 2 years, no major preventable within 5 years.
  • No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years.
  • No DUI/DWI within the past 5 years, or 10 years if the offense occurred while holding a CDL.
  • Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug test.
  • Owner Operators: Account terms may vary.
  • No deadline to apply, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $300,000

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