Class A Step Deck Owner-Operator - 10–14 Days Out

Go Career Choice

Newark, NJ

Run as an independent contractor with load-board access, percentage-based compensation, and the freedom to plan home time around available freight. Owner-Operator Earnings • Listed accessorials and fuel surcharge are paid at 100% • Eligible trucks may earn up to $3,000 per year through the safety program • Net weekly estimate: $3,200–$3,400 after listed deductions and insurance • Net annual estimate: $165,000–$195,000 • Base linehaul percentage is 65% for a 3-axle tractor and 66% for a 4-axle tractor • Pulling your own trailer can add 9.7%–11.7%, up to 77.7% total linehaul payout Time Out and Home Time • Operators decide when to accept freight and when to head home • A typical stretch is 7–10 days on the road • Staying out 10–14 days usually creates the best freight continuity • No forced dispatch Equipment Expectations • Headache rack, chains, binders, straps, and proper securement equipment are required • Tarps are optional but recommended for access to more loads • Flatbed, step-deck, and other open-deck freight • Shared load board with access to a nationwide agent network • Tractor must pass a DOT inspection at an approved location Operator Responsibilities • Keep the tractor and securement gear road-ready • Submit bills of lading and supporting paperwork promptly for settlement • Select available open-deck loads that fit your equipment and schedule • Secure freight properly and complete required load checks Program Advantages • Fuel discount and rewards program • Load alerts and mobile load-board access • Pets and riders allowed under program rules • Same-day settlement options when paperwork is submitted on time • No forced dispatch Experience and Equipment Requirements • OTR experience must include pickup-to-delivery runs of at least 500 miles in a sleeper tractor • Must own or operate a road-ready tractor • Application address, CDL, and MVR address must match • At least 12 months of verifiable OTR experience in the last 3 years • At least 6 months of verifiable OTR flatbed experience in the last 3 years • Older experience may qualify with 3 years in the last 10 years, including 6 months in the last 4 years Orientation • Choose remote Zoom setup or attend in person • Remote participants need reliable Wi-Fi plus two devices • Orientation is completed over two days • Day one runs Tuesday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern • Day two runs Wednesday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Eastern Fast Track Hiring • Apply for the owner-operator opportunity that matches your equipment • A recruiter checks your experience, tractor setup, and hiring-area eligibility before moving the file forward • Status updates and next steps remain available in your driver dashboard