This Local Port Dray Owner-Operator truck driver business opportunity features daily time at home with the option for extra days and an earning potential of up to $150,000 per year. Plus, you’ll haul no touch freight and travel within the South East. Run your business hauling ocean containers. You’ll get home frequently and bring home bigger weekly settlements. Set your business up for success!
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Shift Available: Travel Area: Southeastern United States States Required (IRP): GA, NC, SC, AL, TN, FL Available Hours: Mon-Fri Days Worked: 5 Average Miles Per Week: 2,100 Additional Info: Hauling FAK, no hand unloads, 90% drop and hook.
Eligible CDL Drivers
- Current Owner-Operators
- Owners with multiple trucks
Compensation & Cost Savings for Trucks
Owner-Operators are eligible for:
- Up to $150,000 per year (You will receive 65% of line-haul revenue on the loads of your choice and 100% of fuel surcharge and accessorial)
- Weekly settlements
- Paid orientation
- Daily time at home
- 90% drop and hook freight
- EFS Fuel Card
- Opportunity for weekend work
- Excellent fuel surcharge
- Purchase Power Program – Save thousands in business costs such as fuel, tractors, tires, insurance and maintenance.
- Your Choice: Run under your plates or our plates
Owner-Operator Qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Minimum 6 months of Class A driving experience. (local or OTR)
- Port Dray accounts allow a tractor to be a 1996 model or newer (All tractors need to pass DOT inspection by certified mechanics)
- Live within 60 miles of Savannah, GA or 40 miles of Jefferson, GA
- TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Card) required at time of lease
- Q. Is PrePass available?
- A. PrePass is available for $15/month.
- Q. Do you require uniforms?
- A. No, uniforms are not required, however, we ask owner-operators and fleet owners to remember that they are professional business owners and should look neat and clean to interact with Schneider’s customers.
- Q. Can I get fuel Discounts?
- A. Yes, owner-operators and fleet owners lusing the EFS fuel card, can purchase fuel at any of the terminal fuel operating centers, Pilot, Flying J, Loves, TA and Petro.
- Q. Who pays the fuel tax?
- A. We track and report your fuel usage tax, but you are responsible for paying it.
- Q. Do you pay tolls and scale tickets?
- A. We will reimburse all authorized tolls, but do not compensate for scales.
- Q. Will you cover my base plates and permits?
- A. We offer discounts on base plates and permits at a discounted rate of $33/week.
- Q. How much will the mobile communication platform cost me?
- A. There is no cost for satellite installation or business usage.
- Q. Is insurance available?
- A. We require all owner-operators and fleet owners to carry occupational accident insurance as well as unladen/non-trucking bobtail insurance. Both can be purchased through True North, if desired. Physical damage insurance is also available.
- Q. Can I get discounts on business expenses like tires and glass?
- A. Yes, owner-operators and and fleet owners can take advantage of group discounts and reduced rates on things like fuel, maintenance, tires, new and used tractors, group insurance and business support services.
You control your own destiny. If you can’t make any money, it’s something you’re doing wrong. You really do control your own destiny.” – Christopher Powell. Apply now for this job we’ll contact you within 24 hours to put your truck to work.
