What are owner operator contract positions?

Owner operator contract jobs include a variety of positions that allow you to work as an independent contractor or driver. Most of these positions focus on using a truck to haul cargo along a specified route, often in a way that requires a commercial driver's license (CDL). Many details of each contract depend on the company hiring you. For example, some companies may offer a unique contract for each load, while others may enter into long-term agreements. Contracts could include making a certain number of runs, delivering things within a given period of time, or anything else the company requires. Owner operator contract positions may be short-distance, which means you usually spend no more than one night away from home, or long-distance, which means you could be on the road for days or weeks at a time.