Class A OTR Owner-Operator CDL Driver

Owner Operators

DSL Express is hiring owner operators with 2+ years of CDL experience and reliable vehicles.

Regions

Lower 48, primarily Midwest, East, Southeast, South, Southwest and West regions. Optional high‑pay Canadian loads available.

Gross Earnings

• Between $260,000 and $364,000 per year.

Perks

• High gross percentage.
• No forced dispatch.
• Home time 100% up to you.
• 24/7 dispatch to help you out.
• No touch freight.
• Weekly direct deposit.
• Liability and cargo insurance covered.
• Trailer tags and rentals covered.
• Fuel cards and permits at no cost.
• Built‑in discount mechanic shop.
• Lease trailers for those without their own.
• Professional dispatch teams fight for top rates year‑round.
• Dedicated dispatcher assigned.

Job Requirements

• Class A CDL (additional endorsements a bonus).
• 2+ years of CDL experience.
• Clean MVR and reasonable PSP report.
• Reliable tractor; trailers can be rented if not owned.

Driver Requirements

• At least 23 years old.
• Minimum 2 years of driving experience.
• Valid CDL Class A without pending suspensions.
• Ability to work with modern ELD systems.
• Pass drug test.
• Valid medical card.
• Stable work history and good references.
• No more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years.
• No failed or refused drug/alcohol test in the last 4 years.
• No DWI's, DUI's, or BAC's in the last 4 years.
• No reckless driving convictions in the last 3 years.
• No license suspension for points or unpaid tickets in the last 3 years.
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last year.

Compensation & Benefits

• Very high percentages (82% line haul).
• Liability and cargo insurance included and paid by us.
• Trailer tags covered with trailer rentals.
• Optional Bobtail insurance rates.
• Optional hazard and occupational insurance via deduction.
• Weekly deduction programs for insurance and expenses.
• Cash‑price fuel cards with no hidden fees.
• Performance‑based bonuses and Owner Operator of the Month program.
• Bonuses for passed DOT inspections.
• Weekly direct deposit and bank transfers.
• Top‑rate dispatch supports year‑round earning potential.

Summary of Other Incentives

• Home time 100% negotiable.
• Unlimited miles within ELD compliance.
• Dry vans and referrals; no flat beds, tankers, doubles/triples.
• Only no‑touch freight.
• Drop & hook, live load and unload options.
• Trailer rental support for all operators.
• No forced dispatch policy for owner operators.
• Dedicated dispatcher assigned.
• 24/7 dispatch availability.
• Contracts with NTS breakdown service.
• Ability to park rented trailers near home for home time.
• Midwest preferred, but location is flexible.

Gross Earnings Explained

In a typical year, a single driver OTR gross earn average is 4‑6 k per week during the slow season (Jan‑Mar / Jul‑Aug) and 6‑8 k+ per week during the peak season.