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Freelance Hopper Bottom Owner Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ... Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S ...

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How much do freelance hopper bottom owner operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance hopper bottom owner operator in the United States is $62.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.34 and $68.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Hopper Bottom Owner Operator vs Truck Driver?

AspectFreelance Hopper Bottom Owner OperatorTruck Driver
CredentialsCommercial Driver's License (CDL), experience in hauling bulk commoditiesCDL required, often company-specific training
Work EnvironmentOperate own equipment, flexible schedule, independent workEmployed by a company, fixed routes, company-owned trucks
Employer & IndustrySelf-employed, freight hauling in agriculture, construction, or bulk commoditiesCompany-employed, logistics and transportation industry

Freelance Hopper Bottom Owner Operators own and operate their trucks, offering flexibility and independence, primarily hauling bulk commodities. In contrast, Truck Drivers are typically employed by companies, following set routes and schedules. The key differences lie in ownership, work independence, and employment structure.

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CDL A Owner Operator

CDL A Owner Operator

Oakley Trucking

Dubuque, IA • On-site

$4.0K/wk

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Oakley Trucking - Where Dry Bulk Owner Operators Come to Thrive
We're Looking for Partners. Positions Available Now.
Owner Operator Advantages:
  • Base plate program
  • Fuel Surcharge Paid on ALL Miles Loaded and Empty
  • Annual Bonus
  • Trailer Provided at No Cost
  • Family-Owned, Family-Friendly
  • 100% Owner Operators
Owner Operator Requirements:
  • 2 years of OTR driving experience
  • Must be at least 23 Years of Age
  • Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC
  • Clean MVR
  • Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • A tractor older than 5 years must be approved
Owner Operator DivisionWith a variety of ways to succeed, choose the division that best fits you.
End Dump DivisionNet average after fuel $3,500
  • $2.07 loaded / $1.62 empty FSC on ALL miles
  • Requires investment in a wet kit - provided by Oakley and installed during orientation
  • Regional and OTR routes
  • Home every weekend
Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000
  • $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty FSC on ALL Miles
  • This includes a $0.15 (loaded mile only) extra pay based on weight hauled
  • Regional and OTR routes
  • Home every weekend
Pneumatic DivisionNet average after fuel $4,000
  • NEW PAY INCREASE! $2.29 Loaded / $1.69 Empty FSC on ALL Miles
  • OTR routes
  • Requires investment in a blower - provided by Oakley and installed during orientation
  • 3 weeks out
About Oakley Trucking

Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Our fleet is 100% owner-operated, running End Dumps, Hopper Bottoms, and Pneumatic Tanks in the U.S. and Canada. For over fifty years, we've been an industry leader in dry good transportation by focusing on three things: Trucking. Business. Family.


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