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CDL-A Straight Lease Owner Operator | Reefer | $1,700-$2,000/Week Net

Little Rock, United States | Posted on 08/03/2026

CDL-A Straight Lease — Refrigerated — $1,700 to $2,000 Average Weekly Net

Drivers 1st is looking for experienced CDL-A drivers ready to run their own business without starting from scratch. Twelve-month straight lease. Refrigerated freight. No forced dispatch.

This carrier has one of the strongest reputations in the reefer business, and the freight backs it up: strong contract customers, consistent miles, and a fuel program that protects your margin.

Earnings

• Line haul — 70% to the IC, plus 86% fuel surcharge
• $5,000 average gross to the truck per week
• $1,700 to $2,000 average weekly net
• $78,000 to $104,000 average annual net
• $6,500 average completion bonus (.04 CPM on all odometer miles)
• Accessorials — 70% to the IC, including detention and stop-off

The Lease

• 12-month straight lease
• 3 weeks with no truck payment inside the first 90 days — week 1, day 45, and day 90
• At 12 months, apply your completion bonus as a down payment on a lease purchase truck, or sign another 12-month lease
• One day of business class at orientation — your success is our success
• Reefer fuel paid by the carrier
• $.85 per gallon fuel discount
• Carrier fuel program with industry-leading discounts
• Truckload and multi-stop / LTL temperature-controlled loads
• No forced dispatch

Home Time

You set it. Home time is designated by the independent contractor. 2 to 3 weeks out is recommended for the best revenue.

• Available deadhead and bobtail insurance
• Available physical damage insurance
• Optional group benefits through UTBA (Universal Trucking Benefits Association) with settlement deduction
• Rider program — bring your friends, family, or your dog
• 1 pet allowed
• Discounted on-site wellness clinic at the corporate office
• Discounted hotel rates
• 24/7 driver amenities at company terminals, including showers and washer/dryer

Equipment

• Peterbilt — 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026 models
• Automatic transmission
• Double bunk
• Truck can be taken home

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• 2+ years verifiable driving experience

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• 2+ years verifiable driving experience
• Available deadhead and bobtail insurance
• Available physical damage insurance
• Optional group benefits through UTBA (Universal Trucking Benefits Association) with settlement deduction
• Rider program — bring your friends, family, or your dog
• 1 pet allowed
• Discounted on-site wellness clinic at the corporate office
• Discounted hotel rates
• 24/7 driver amenities at company terminals, including showers and washer/dryer