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Freelance Fifth Wheel Transportation Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Software Developer

Kentwood, MI ยท On-site

$50 - $66.25/hr

Senior Software Developer Fifth Wheel Freight is a high-performing 3PL (third-party logistics ... Transport Topics Top Freight Brokerage Firm * Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces * Michigan ...

Live Haul Loader/Operator

Guntersville, AL ยท On-site

$14 - $18.25/hr

ABLILITY TO PULL HANDLE FOR 5TH WHEEL RELEASE * ABLILITY TO CLIMB IN AND OUT OF TRACTOR * RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTING FIRST DROP TRAILER WITH MOFFETT * RESPONSIBLE FOR LOADING BIRDS (30K-72K)

Live Haul Loader/Operator

Guntersville, AL

$14 - $18.25/hr

ABLILITY TO PULL HANDLE FOR 5TH WHEEL RELEASE * ABLILITY TO CLIMB IN AND OUT OF TRACTOR * RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTING FIRST DROP TRAILER WITH MOFFETT * RESPONSIBLE FOR LOADING BIRDS (30K-72K)

Live Haul Loader/Operator

Guntersville, AL

$14 - $18.25/hr

ABLILITY TO PULL HANDLE FOR 5TH WHEEL RELEASE * ABLILITY TO CLIMB IN AND OUT OF TRACTOR * RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTING FIRST DROP TRAILER WITH MOFFETT * RESPONSIBLE FOR LOADING BIRDS (30K-72K)

To drive a commercial truck to transport grain with inter-company transfers, ethanol plants and ... fifth-wheel locks. * Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and ...

Live Haul Loader/Operator

Guntersville, AL ยท On-site

$14 - $18.25/hr

ABLILITY TO PULL HANDLE FOR 5TH WHEEL RELEASE * ABLILITY TO CLIMB IN AND OUT OF TRACTOR * RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTING FIRST DROP TRAILER WITH MOFFETT * RESPONSIBLE FOR LOADING BIRDS (30K-72K)

Live Haul Loader/Operator

Guntersville, AL

$14 - $18.25/hr

ABLILITY TO PULL HANDLE FOR 5TH WHEEL RELEASE * ABLILITY TO CLIMB IN AND OUT OF TRACTOR * RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTING FIRST DROP TRAILER WITH MOFFETT * RESPONSIBLE FOR LOADING BIRDS (30K-72K)

Live Haul Loader/Operator

Guntersville, AL ยท On-site

$14 - $18.25/hr

ABLILITY TO PULL HANDLE FOR 5TH WHEEL RELEASE * ABLILITY TO CLIMB IN AND OUT OF TRACTOR * RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTING FIRST DROP TRAILER WITH MOFFETT * RESPONSIBLE FOR LOADING BIRDS (30K-72K)

To drive a commercial truck to transport grain with inter-company transfers, ethanol plants and ... fifth-wheel locks. * Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and ...

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How much do freelance fifth wheel transportation jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance fifth wheel transportation in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Fifth Wheel Transportation vs Freelance Truck Driver?

AspectFreelance Fifth Wheel TransportationFreelance Truck Driver
CredentialsCommercial Driver's License (CDL), specialized training for fifth wheel operationCDL, general trucking experience
Work EnvironmentTransporting trailers, operating fifth wheel hitch, often on long haulsDriving various trucks, delivering goods, flexible routes
Industry UsageFreight hauling, logistics, specialized trailer transportGeneral freight, retail, manufacturing deliveries

Freelance Fifth Wheel Transportation focuses on hauling trailers using a fifth wheel hitch, requiring specialized skills and equipment. Freelance Truck Drivers have a broader scope, driving different trucks and delivering various goods. Both roles demand a CDL but differ in work specifics and industry focus.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Fifth Wheel Transportation job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, and 15% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.
Senior Software Developer

Senior Software Developer

Fifth Wheel Freight

Kentwood, MI โ€ข On-site

$50 - $66.25/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

Senior Software Developer

Fifth Wheel Freight is a high-performing 3PL (third-party logistics) company built on speed, precision, and continuous improvement. We're hiring a senior Software Engineer (7+ years) to join our Software Development team building and supporting the proprietary technology that runs our business.

This is a hands-on role on a small, capable team. You'll own systems end to end, from initial build through production support, and your work will directly shape how FWF operates in the freight market.

This role is 100% on-site in our Kentwood, MI office for the first 90 days, with the potential for a hybrid schedule afterward.

What you'll do

  • Build mission-critical applications alongside the development team
  • Own your code in production, including participating in an on-call rotation
  • Lead ongoing support for major systems after release
  • Move quickly and communicate clearly in a demanding environment

What we offer

  • Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Four weeks of paid time off plus paid holidays
  • Transparent, people-first culture
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Dependent care reimbursement accounts
  • Employee assistance and discount programs

Required qualifications

  • 7+ years of full-stack development, including building complex systems from the ground up
  • Proven track record supporting live systems through maintenance and bug fixes, with strong communication throughout
  • Demonstrated proficiency with TypeScript, React, Postgres, and AWS
  • Experience with TypeScript API development, modern front-end frameworks, database design, and automated testing (unit and end-to-end)
  • Comfortable operating under pressure with competing priorities
  • Receptive to feedback and quick to adapt
  • Resourceful problem-solver
  • Interest in learning the freight industry
  • Able to work on-site in Kentwood for the first 90 days, hybrid thereafter

Bonus

  • Experience with high-volume transactional or sales-driven platforms

Recognition

  • Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America - eight years running
  • Transport Topics Top Freight Brokerage Firm
  • Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces
  • Michigan Celebrates Small Business 50 Companies to Watch
  • West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For