CDL-A Refrigerated Owner Operator in Columbus, OH

Owner Operator | Refrigerated
Location: Columbus, OH
Company: Marten Transport
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Route Type: otr
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Percentage Pay, Great Fuel Discounts & the Support of a 2-Time TCA Elite Fleet

Ready to get more from your business? Marten Transport is hiring CDL-A owner operators with new percentage pay: 72% of linehaul revenue on reefer loads and 65% on dry van loads, and a great fuel discount designed to help you make the most of every load. Add strong earning potential, consistent freight and the stability of a financially strong, independent carrier that's been helping professional truck drivers build successful careers for more than 80 years.

Marten is also proud to be recognized as a 2026 TCA Elite Fleet for the second consecutive year, honoring our commitment to a best-in-class driver experience, competitive compensation, and forward-thinking practices.

What You'll Earn

• New percentage pay model
  • Reefer: Earn 72% of linehaul revenue
  • Dry Van: Earn 65% of linehaul revenue
• Earn $2,840 - $3,550/week
• Earn $147,680 - $184,600/year
• SAVE BIG AT THE PUMP
• $400 orientation pay
• Fuel surcharge
• Potential for additional stop pay, from $0 to $180 per day
• Potential for trailer downtime pay
• Potential for detention pay: $30/hour after two hours
• Inclement weather pay up to $236.60 per day- Don't drive in unsafe conditions, and don't sit unpaid with a carrier that doesn't value your safety!
• Safety bonus

Why Owner Operators Choose Marten

As an owner operator, every mile — and every business expense — matters. Marten combines strong freight opportunities with programs designed to help you maximize your earning potential while operating with the support of an established carrier.

What Sets Marten Apart

• Percentage-based compensation
• Great fuel discount
• Consistent freight opportunities
• Additional earning opportunities
• Stable, secure company
• Financially strong, independent carrier
• Back-to-back TCA Elite Fleet recognition

Requirements

Qualifications:

• A current Interstate Commercial Driver's License (Class A)
• Must have at least 4 months of recent CDL-A experience after completing training
• Ability to work and interact with others

Home time and pay may vary by hiring area and specific route details. Ask a recruiter for details.

Background check required. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, or other applicable law. Marten will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).