Class A DOD Flatbed Owner-Operator Team - No Haz Waste
Go Career Choice
Seattle, WA
This OTR team job is built for qualified Hazmat teams who can clear DOD approval before orientation.
Team Pay Details
• Estimated gross team weekly revenue: $8,654–$9,615
• Gross revenue is before fuel, maintenance, taxes, tolls, insurance, and other business expenses
• Owner-operator pay is 73% of 97% of revenue, not including fuel surcharge, or 71% plus 100% fuel surcharge
• PrePass is provided; tolls are charged back monthly
• Tractor must be able to haul 38,000 pounds
Home-Time Options
• Best fit is a team that can stay out long enough to support DOD freight flow
• OTR freight across the lower 48, excluding California
• Home time is flexible and based on team operation, freight needs, and dispatch planning
• No set lanes
Route and Freight
• DOD-sensitive freight across all 48 states, excluding California hiring
• All drivers and teams can expect to transport hazardous materials
• No hazardous waste
• Freight is heavy in the Midwest
• Most loads average 20,000 pounds or less
• Mostly 48-foot vans, some 53-foot vans, and a few flatbeds
• Flatbed work may require bind/tarp readiness
Truck Setup
• Owner-operator tractor cannot be older than 6 years at signing
• Tractor must be able to haul 38,000 pounds
• Hazmat-ready team operation required
• No inward or outward cameras
• Pets are allowed, but drivers are responsible for any truck damage
Team Responsibilities
• Run as a ready-made CDL-A team
• Haul DOD-sensitive and Hazmat freight safely
• Keep trip updates, paperwork, and secure-load communication current
• Follow clearance, security, and freight-handling procedures
• Handle flatbed securement or bind/tarp needs when assigned
Minimum Requirements
• No SAP drivers
• No reckless or careless citations
• No more than 3 violations in the last 5 years
• No more than 2 accidents in the last 5 years
• Owner-operator tractor must meet the 6-year age rule
• Ready-made teams only
• Both drivers must have Hazmat
• Both drivers must have 2 years of OTR experience
Support and Benefits
• Company-paid DOD clearance process
• PrePass provided
• Pets allowed under damage-responsibility policy
• No inward or outward cameras
• Fuel surcharge pay option available
Onboarding Details
• Clearance process can take 1–4+ weeks; average timing may run 4–6 weeks after fingerprinting
• The company arranges and pays for the DOD clearance process
• Most onboarding can be completed online
• On-site orientation is usually 1 day in South Point, OH 45680
• Drug test is urine only
• DOD clearance must be completed before orientation
Fast Track Hiring
• Submit your application for this route
• A recruiter reviews your experience, location, schedule needs, and route fit before moving you forward
• You can check application status and next steps from your driver dashboard
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