... wheels turning. Why Owner Operators Choose Forward: Earn More: Competitive Pay on All Miles + Weekly Settlements * Solo Owner Operators * $1.31 per loaded mile + Fuel Surcharge * Projected annual ...
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... wheels turning. Why Owner Operators Choose Forward: Earn More: Competitive Pay on All Miles + Weekly Settlements * Solo Owner Operators * $1.31 per loaded mile + Fuel Surcharge * Projected annual ...
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... wheels turning. Why Owner Operators Choose Forward: Earn More: Competitive Pay on All Miles + Weekly Settlements * Solo Owner Operators * $1.31 per loaded mile + Fuel Surcharge * Projected annual ...
$450K - $500K/yr
... wheels turning. Why Owner Operators Choose Forward: Earn More: Competitive Pay on All Miles + Weekly Settlements * Team Owner Operators * $1.55 per loaded mile + Fuel Surcharge * Projected annual ...
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$450K - $500K/yr
... wheels turning. Why Owner Operators Choose Forward: Earn More: Competitive Pay on All Miles + Weekly Settlements * Team Owner Operators * $1.55 per loaded mile + Fuel Surcharge * Projected annual ...
$450K - $500K/yr
... wheels turning. Why Owner Operators Choose Forward: Earn More: Competitive Pay on All Miles + Weekly Settlements * Team Owner Operators * $1.55 per loaded mile + Fuel Surcharge * Projected annual ...
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$450K - $500K/yr
... wheels turning. Why Owner Operators Choose Forward: Earn More: Competitive Pay on All Miles + Weekly Settlements * Team Owner Operators * $1.55 per loaded mile + Fuel Surcharge * Projected annual ...
$160K - $200K/yr
... wheels turning. Why Owner Operators Choose Forward: Earn More: Competitive Pay on All Miles + Weekly Settlements * Solo Owner Operators * $1.31 per loaded mile + Fuel Surcharge * Projected annual ...
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$160K - $200K/yr
... wheels turning. Why Owner Operators Choose Forward: Earn More: Competitive Pay on All Miles + Weekly Settlements * Solo Owner Operators * $1.31 per loaded mile + Fuel Surcharge * Projected annual ...
Westminster, MD · On-site
$4.1K - $5.2K/wk
PAY THAT ADDS UP - Solo Owner Operators earn up to $1.31 per loaded mile* * LESS WEIGHT. MORE MONEY ... Whether you're splitting the wheel or splitting the workload, Forward's Driver Support Team is ...
Westminster, MD · On-site
$4.1K - $5.2K/wk
PAY THAT ADDS UP - Solo Owner Operators earn up to $1.31 per loaded mile* * LESS WEIGHT. MORE MONEY ... Whether you're splitting the wheel or splitting the workload, Forward's Driver Support Team is ...
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$4.1K - $5.2K/wk
PAY THAT ADDS UP - Solo Owner Operators earn up to $1.31 per loaded mile* * LESS WEIGHT. MORE MONEY ... Whether you're splitting the wheel or splitting the workload, Forward's Driver Support Team is ...
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$4.1K - $5.2K/wk
PAY THAT ADDS UP - Solo Owner Operators earn up to $1.31 per loaded mile* * LESS WEIGHT. MORE MONEY ... Whether you're splitting the wheel or splitting the workload, Forward's Driver Support Team is ...
$450K - $500K/yr
... wheels turning. Why Owner Operators Choose Forward: Earn More: Competitive Pay on All Miles + Weekly Settlements * Team Owner Operators * $1.55 per loaded mile + Fuel Surcharge * Projected annual ...
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$450K - $500K/yr
... wheels turning. Why Owner Operators Choose Forward: Earn More: Competitive Pay on All Miles + Weekly Settlements * Team Owner Operators * $1.55 per loaded mile + Fuel Surcharge * Projected annual ...
$450K - $500K/yr
... wheels turning. Why Owner Operators Choose Forward: Earn More: Competitive Pay on All Miles + Weekly Settlements * Team Owner Operators * $1.55 per loaded mile + Fuel Surcharge * Projected annual ...
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$450K - $500K/yr
... wheels turning. Why Owner Operators Choose Forward: Earn More: Competitive Pay on All Miles + Weekly Settlements * Team Owner Operators * $1.55 per loaded mile + Fuel Surcharge * Projected annual ...
Laurel, MD · On-site
$18.50 - $23.25/hr
Work will involve operating the truck and trailer to scheduled stops and mowing grass, weed ... During winter weather events, you will operate snowplows, salters, skid loaders, wheel loaders, and ...
Laurel, MD · On-site
$18.50 - $23.25/hr
Work will involve operating the truck and trailer to scheduled stops and mowing grass, weed ... During winter weather events, you will operate snowplows, salters, skid loaders, wheel loaders, and ...
$450K - $500K/yr
... wheels turning. Why Owner Operators Choose Forward: Earn More: Competitive Pay on All Miles + Weekly Settlements * Team Owner Operators * $1.55 per loaded mile + Fuel Surcharge * Projected annual ...
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$450K - $500K/yr
... wheels turning. Why Owner Operators Choose Forward: Earn More: Competitive Pay on All Miles + Weekly Settlements * Team Owner Operators * $1.55 per loaded mile + Fuel Surcharge * Projected annual ...
Brookeville, MD · On-site
$4.1K - $5.2K/wk
PAY THAT ADDS UP - Solo Owner Operators earn up to $1.31 per loaded mile* * LESS WEIGHT. MORE MONEY ... Whether you're splitting the wheel or splitting the workload, Forward's Driver Support Team is ...
Brookeville, MD · On-site
$4.1K - $5.2K/wk
PAY THAT ADDS UP - Solo Owner Operators earn up to $1.31 per loaded mile* * LESS WEIGHT. MORE MONEY ... Whether you're splitting the wheel or splitting the workload, Forward's Driver Support Team is ...
$450K - $500K/yr
... wheels turning. Why Owner Operators Choose Forward: Earn More: Competitive Pay on All Miles + Weekly Settlements * Team Owner Operators * $1.55 per loaded mile + Fuel Surcharge * Projected annual ...
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$450K - $500K/yr
... wheels turning. Why Owner Operators Choose Forward: Earn More: Competitive Pay on All Miles + Weekly Settlements * Team Owner Operators * $1.55 per loaded mile + Fuel Surcharge * Projected annual ...
Silver Spring, MD · On-site +1
$2.2K - $3.0K/wk
Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher (Remote) - Earn $2,200 to $3,000 Weekly ($114,400-$156,000 Annually ... operators, and handle back-office support tasks. Responsibilities: * Book freight through load ...
Silver Spring, MD · On-site +1
$2.2K - $3.0K/wk
Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher (Remote) - Earn $2,200 to $3,000 Weekly ($114,400-$156,000 Annually ... operators, and handle back-office support tasks. Responsibilities: * Book freight through load ...
Baltimore, MD · Remote
$2.2K - $3.0K/wk
Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher (Remote) - Earn $2,200 to $3,000 Weekly ($114,400-$156,000 Annually ... operators, and handle back-office support tasks. Responsibilities: * Book freight through load ...
Baltimore, MD · Remote
$2.2K - $3.0K/wk
Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher (Remote) - Earn $2,200 to $3,000 Weekly ($114,400-$156,000 Annually ... operators, and handle back-office support tasks. Responsibilities: * Book freight through load ...
Laurel, MD · On-site
$18.50 - $23.25/hr
Work will involve operating the truck and trailer to scheduled stops and mowing grass, weed ... During winter weather events, you will operate snowplows, salters, skid loaders, wheel loaders, and ...
Laurel, MD · On-site
$18.50 - $23.25/hr
Work will involve operating the truck and trailer to scheduled stops and mowing grass, weed ... During winter weather events, you will operate snowplows, salters, skid loaders, wheel loaders, and ...
Baltimore, MD · On-site +1
$2.2K - $3.0K/wk
Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher (Remote) - Earn $2,200 to $3,000 Weekly ($114,400-$156,000 Annually ... operators, and handle back-office support tasks. Responsibilities: * Book freight through load ...
Baltimore, MD · On-site +1
$2.2K - $3.0K/wk
Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher (Remote) - Earn $2,200 to $3,000 Weekly ($114,400-$156,000 Annually ... operators, and handle back-office support tasks. Responsibilities: * Book freight through load ...
Laurel, MD · On-site
$19 - $25/hr
Work will involve operating the truck and trailer to scheduled stops and mowing grass, weed ... During winter weather events, you will operate snowplows, salters, skid loaders, wheel loaders, and ...
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Laurel, MD · On-site
$19 - $25/hr
Work will involve operating the truck and trailer to scheduled stops and mowing grass, weed ... During winter weather events, you will operate snowplows, salters, skid loaders, wheel loaders, and ...
Silver Spring, MD · Remote
$2.2K - $3.0K/wk
Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher (Remote) - Earn $2,200 to $3,000 Weekly ($114,400-$156,000 Annually ... operators, and handle back-office support tasks. Responsibilities: * Book freight through load ...
Silver Spring, MD · Remote
$2.2K - $3.0K/wk
Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher (Remote) - Earn $2,200 to $3,000 Weekly ($114,400-$156,000 Annually ... operators, and handle back-office support tasks. Responsibilities: * Book freight through load ...
Columbia, MD · On-site +1
$2.2K - $3.0K/wk
Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher (Remote) - Earn $2,200 to $3,000 Weekly ($114,400-$156,000 Annually ... operators, and handle back-office support tasks. Responsibilities: * Book freight through load ...
Columbia, MD · On-site +1
$2.2K - $3.0K/wk
Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher (Remote) - Earn $2,200 to $3,000 Weekly ($114,400-$156,000 Annually ... operators, and handle back-office support tasks. Responsibilities: * Book freight through load ...
Laurel, MD · On-site
$19 - $25/hr
Work will involve operating the truck and trailer to scheduled stops and mowing grass, weed ... During winter weather events, you will operate snowplows, salters, skid loaders, wheel loaders, and ...
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Laurel, MD · On-site
$19 - $25/hr
Work will involve operating the truck and trailer to scheduled stops and mowing grass, weed ... During winter weather events, you will operate snowplows, salters, skid loaders, wheel loaders, and ...
$10.51 - $11.90
6% of jobs
$11.90 - $13.29
14% of jobs
$13.29 - $14.68
2% of jobs
$15.63 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.68 - $16.07
4% of jobs
$16.07 - $17.46
9% of jobs
$17.46 - $18.85
12% of jobs
The median wage is $19.04 / hr.
$18.85 - $20.24
19% of jobs
$21.06 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$20.24 - $21.63
15% of jobs
$21.63 - $23.02
9% of jobs
$23.02 - $24.41
5% of jobs
$24.41 - $25.80
4% of jobs
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| Aspect | Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator | Equipment Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | OSHA safety training, equipment-specific certifications | OSHA safety training, equipment-specific certifications |
| Work Environment | Construction sites, mining, material handling | Construction, industrial, mining, and transportation settings |
| Job Duties | Operate wheel loaders for loading, moving materials | Operate various heavy machinery including loaders, excavators |
Both roles require safety certifications and involve working in construction or industrial environments. The main difference is that an Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator specializes in operating wheel loaders specifically, while an Equipment Operator may handle a variety of heavy machinery. The choice depends on the specific equipment and tasks involved in the job.
Annapolis, MD
$160K - $200K/yr
Full-time
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Keep Your Truck Moving. Keep More of What You Earn.
You're not just looking for another load, you're looking for consistency, strong earnings and a carrier that respects your business!
We work with professional Owner Operators who want reliable freight, industry leading miles and the freedom to run their business their way at Forward. Spend less time waiting and more time earning with a premium customer base, 99% no-touch drop-and-hook freight, and an extensive terminal network.
Whether you are a Solo Owner Operator or a Team Owner Operator, Forward has the freight and the support to keep your wheels turning.
Why Owner Operators Choose Forward:
Earn More: Competitive Pay on All Miles + Weekly Settlements
Fuel Surcharge
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Freight You'll Appreciate
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Why Forward?
Forward is built on a foundation of Independent Contractors. Your truck is your business, we know that. That's why we've built an operating model focused on helping Owner Operators increase their revenue through consistent freight, efficient operations and one of the strongest terminal networks in the industry.
If you want to work with a carrier that respects your time, your equipment and your success, we want to talk.