CDL A Owner Operator
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$5.8K/wk
No-touch freight * 53' dry van and reefer freight Owner Operator Advantages * Strong fuel discounts through Pilot Relay * Assigned driver Manager and 24/7 support * Optional plates and insurance ...
$635.79 - $1.3K
8% of jobs
$1.3K - $1.9K
2% of jobs
$2.3K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$1.9K - $2.5K
21% of jobs
$2.5K - $3.2K
6% of jobs
$3.2K - $3.8K
5% of jobs
The median wage is $4.1K / yr.
$3.8K - $4.4K
13% of jobs
$4.4K - $5.1K
13% of jobs
$5.1K - $5.7K
5% of jobs
$5.8K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$5.7K - $6.3K
6% of jobs
$6.3K - $7K
15% of jobs
$7K - $7.6K
5% of jobs
$635
$4.3K
$7.6K
A Dry Bulk Owner Operator is an independent truck driver who owns and operates their own truck to haul dry bulk commodities such as sand, cement, grain, or minerals. These materials are typically transported in specialized pneumatic or hopper trailers. As an owner-operator, you are responsible for managing your business, maintaining your equipment, and securing contracts or working with brokers to find loads. This role offers flexibility and higher earning potential but also requires handling expenses like fuel, maintenance, and insurance.
To thrive as a Dry Bulk Owner Operator, you need a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), knowledge of DOT regulations, and experience operating and maintaining bulk hauling equipment. Familiarity with ELD systems, load securement practices, and GPS navigation tools is essential. Strong organizational skills, attention to safety, and effective time management set top performers apart in this role. These abilities help ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant transport of dry bulk materials, maximizing profitability and customer satisfaction.
Dry Bulk Owner Operators often contend with variable schedules, weather-related delays, and the strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations during loading and unloading. Managing the maintenance of your own truck and equipment, as well as coordinating with shippers, receivers, and dispatchers, can be demanding but rewarding. Staying organized and proactive is crucial to ensuring consistent deliveries and maintaining good customer relationships. Overcoming these challenges helps build a reliable reputation and can lead to more lucrative hauling opportunities.
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OWNER OPERATORS: Keep Your Truck. Lose the Headaches.
Tired of Running Your Own Authority?
Insurance premiums climbing? Fuel costs eating into your profits? Spending more time handlingpaperwork, compliance, permits, and broker negotiations than driving?
It may be time to put your truck to work with a carrier that already has the freight, support, andinfrastructure in place.
Market Express is looking for experienced CDL-A OTR Owner Operators who want consistentfreight, strong revenue, and the freedom to focus on driving while we help support the rest.
Why Make the Switch?
When you lease on with Market Express, you can focus on driving and earning while we helptake care of the rest.
What You'll Earn
Owner Operator Advantages
Driver Amenities
Minimum Requirements
Stop worrying about finding the next load and start focusing on growing your revenue.
Market Express – Your Truck. Our Freight. Better Together.