Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Truck Driver Owner Operator - 1yr EXP Required - OTR - Dry Van - $160k - $200k per year - Forward Air

$160k - $200k

Forward Air, Inc.

Class A CDL Owner Operator Truck Drivers.

Keep Your Truck Moving. Keep More of What You Earn.

You're not just looking for another load, you're looking for consistency, strong earnings and a carrier that respects your business!

We work with professional Owner Operators who want reliable freight, industry leading miles and the freedom to run their business their way at Forward. Spend less time waiting and more time earning with a premium customer base, 99% no-touch drop-and-hook freight, and an extensive terminal network.

Whether you are a Solo Owner Operator or a Team Owner Operator, Forward has the freight and the support to keep your wheels turning.

Why Owner Operators Choose Forward:

Earn More: Competitive Pay on All Miles + Weekly Settlements

  • Solo Owner Operators
  • $1.31 per loaded mile + Fuel Surcharge
  • Projected annual earnings: $160,000–$200,000+

Fuel Surcharge

  • Average $0.40–$0.60 per mile
  • Weekly update to help offset the cost of fuel

Drive More. Wait Less.

  • We've built our network to keep you moving.

Industry-Leading Weekly Miles

  • Teams: 5,000+ miles per week
  • Solo: 2,000+ miles per week

Freight You'll Appreciate

  • 99% no-touch freight
  • Drop & hook operations from terminal-to-terminal
  • Average load weight of only 26,000 lbs.
  • Year-round consistent freight
  • Flexible home time

We've Got Your Back

Forward invests in Owner Operators so you can focus on running your business.

Additional Benefits

  • Weekly settlements
  • Tolls, bridges, and scales paid or reimbursed
  • Safety-first culture
  • Quarterly safety bonus opportunities
  • Annual safety giveaways—including the chance to win a car!
  • A genuine partnership with a culture of support when you need it

What You'll Need

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Minimum 12 months of verifiable Class A CDL tractor-trailer experience
  • Minimum age of 23 years
  • Meet all DOT qualification requirements

Why Forward?

Forward is built on a foundation of Independent Contractors. Your truck is your business, we know that. That's why we've built an operating model focused on helping Owner Operators increase their revenue through consistent freight, efficient operations and one of the strongest terminal networks in the industry.

If you want to work with a carrier that respects your time, your equipment and your success, we want to talk.

Vacancy posted 2 hours ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Truck Driver Owner Operator - 1yr EXP Required - OTR - Dry Van - $160k - $200k per year - Forward Air in Madison, WI vacancy
  • $65k - $95k

     ...Hiring CDL A OTR Drivers | 2,400-2,700 miles per week. Redbone Trucking was founded in 2005 with one truck and a 25-year-old that just loved driving. in...  ...re out on the road. Requirements: ~ CDL A License ~1...  ...Warning, Brake Assist and Forward/Driver facing cameras.... 
    Van
    Full time
    Work at office
    1 day per week

    Redbone Trucking

    Madison, WI
    2 hours ago
  • $275k - $325k

     ...Owner Operators: Behind Every Show, There's a Driver Like You!. For more than 75 years, Clark Transfer has been helping...  ...ever wanted a trucking job that's...  ...110,000 miles per year Guaranteed...  ...Opportunities Available) Dry Van Trailers ️...  ...✈️ Passport REQUIRED Join the... 
    Van

    Clark Transfer

    Madison, WI
    1 hour ago
  • $7,000 per week

     ...OWNER OPERATORS EARN UP TO 90% OF GROSS! Drive...  ...Average $2.30 per mile (Solo, No-Touch Dry Van) ● 100% No-...  ...FREE Company Driver Recruiting Support Requirements: ● Minimum 2 Years CDL-A Experience...  ...Least 1 Year OTR ● ✅ Valid Class...  ...Accidents ● Truck 2017 or Newer... 
    Van
    Hourly pay
    Weekly pay

    Turquoise Trucking

    Madison, WI
    2 hours ago
  • $2,000 - $2,300 per week

     ...OTR Company Drivers | $10,400 Sign-On | Avg $1,...  ...company drivers and owner operators to join our...  ...* min. $1400 per week/driver, $...  ...00 to $80,000 yearly ~ Up to $0.6...  ...00% No Touch dry van, for Solo ~...  ...for driving a truck with more than...  ...for details. Requirements for Company... 
    Van
    Weekly pay
    For contractors
    Relocation package

    Turquoise Trucking

    Madison, WI
    2 hours ago
  • $1,650 per week

     ...Solo OTR CDL-A Truck Drivers: $7,500 Sign On Bonus!. Solo Drivers: 2,000+ Miles Per Week On Average Up to $7,500 Sign On Bonus Top 20% of our OTR Drivers earn $1,...  ...employees and dependents ~ Paid vacation after 1 year ~401(k) Match ~ Basic and Supplemental... 
    Van
    Temporary work
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours

    U.S. Xpress - OTR

    Middleton, WI
    2 hours ago
  •  ...LEASE-TO-PURCHASE CDL-A DRIVER. Program Overview: ~2015-201...  ...Cascadia (Glider Kit) ~ Manual Trucks - Reliable & Well Maintained...  ...: Fuel Discounts FREE Dry Van Trailers - NO TOUCH FREIGHT...  ...structure without micromanagement Requirements: CDL A license Ability... 
    Van
    Weekly pay
    Flexible hours

    Midwest Freight Systems

    Madison, WI
    2 hours ago
  •  ...Over The Road Class A Truck Driver. OTR/OPEN BOARD DRIVER ~ flat rate $ 0.70...  ...the orientation) Position Requirements: Age 23 or over Minimum 1 year verifiable experience Current...  ...terminal Wage Range: 0.63 - 0.65 per mile General Description of... 
    Van
    Weekly pay
    Price work
    Flexible hours

    Midwest Freight Systems

    Madison, WI
    2 hours ago
  • $27.5 - $33.19 per hour

    What Cdl A Company Driver 6mo Exp Required Otr... Showing 1467 Cdl A Company...  ...Otr Flatbed 106k Per Year Decker jobs in...  ...of the distribution trucking company. Perform all...  ...such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions...  ...with cooler, and air‑conditioned storage,... 
    Hourly pay
    Temporary work
    For contractors
    Currently hiring
    Local area
    Relocation package
    Monday to Friday
    Shift work
    Day shift
    Early shift

    Decker

    Madison, WI
    4 days ago
  • $1,750 - $2,000 per week

     ...Bison is hiring OTR In-Cab Instructor Truck Drivers. Looking to make a meaningful...  ...$1,750 - $2,000 per week ~$3,500 sign-...  ...: ~3+ years of verifiable, accident...  ...is preferred but not required—your passion for safety...  ...acceptable safety, operations, shop, and training... 
    Van
    Traineeship
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours

    BISON TRANSPORT

    Madison, WI
    2 hours ago
  • $2,000 per week

     ...Regional CDL-A Tanker Drivers! . N - Tanker...  ...Endorsement. REGIONAL CDL-A TRUCK DRIVER Indian...  ...optional, not required). JOB...  ..., 2-3 Days Home Operation is 7 Days/Week, only...  ...Physical (Minimum 1 year required) Must have...  ...least 12 months of OTR CDL-A Tractor-Trailer... 
    Van
    Weekly pay
    Temporary work
    Weekend work

    Indian River Transport

    Madison, WI
    2 hours ago
  • $112k

     ...Now Hiring OTR Flatbed Drivers – Experienced or Ready to Learn...  ...weekends? At Decker Truck Line, we're hiring OTR...  ...Earn up to $112,000+ per year ~ Out 2-3 weeks at...  ...; Tarping & Securing Required ~$0.01 CPM annual increase...  ...support. With 24/7 Operations & Maintenance Support... 
    Daily paid
    Local area
    Immediate start
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours

    Decker

    Madison, WI
    2 hours ago
  • $275k - $300k

     ...Waste & Roll Off CDL-A Drivers: Regional & OTR Routes. H - Hazardous...  ...A Waste and Roll Off Truck Drivers - Seeking Company Drivers & Owner Operators! Are you ready...  ...00 paid out on the 1-year mark Benefits...  ...terminal location Requirements: ~1 year tractor... 
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours

    ACTION RESOURCES

    Madison, WI
    1 hour ago
  • $25 per hour

     ...Requirements ~1 year of CDL-A OTR experience ~ No DUI/DWI in the last 5 years...  ...0 ~ Extra Stops: $50 per additional stop ~...  ...Drive nationwide for HMD Trucking as an OTR solo CDL-A Dry Van driver based in Madison, WI....  ...What you'll do: Operate company-provided, late... 
    Van
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Second job
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours
    Night shift

    HMD Trucking

    Madison, WI
    3 hours ago
  • $1,450 - $1,950 per week

     ...Company Driver | Dry Van Location: Madison...  ...,450 to $1,950 per week Route Type: otr Start Date:...  ...looking for a trucking company where you...  ...business over 50 years and our drivers...  ...~ Operating Area: Midwest,...  ...not a number! Requirements ~ Ability to... 
    Van
    Weekly pay
    Full time
    Immediate start
    Night shift

    Terminal Transport, Inc.

    Madison, WI
    1 day ago
  •  ...Company Driver | Dry Van Location: Madison, WI...  ...Company: Poly-Trucking Pay: $0.70 per mile Route Type: otr Start Date:...  ...( 1 week after 1 year and 2 weeks after...  ...(***) ***-****. Requirements Must have at least...  ...Class A Vehicle Operation and the transportation... 
    Van
    Full time
    Immediate start

    Poly-Trucking

    Madison, WI
    1 day ago
  • $1,580 per week

     ...Truck Driver CDL A Solo. Position Description...  .... $1577 per week average- And...  ...Ryder Drivers operate well-maintained...  ...accrued in 1st year ~ Uniforms,...  ...purchases owner operator trucks...  ...#driverstartup Requirements ~ Minimum...  ...Regional/OTR Solo Employment... 
    Weekly pay
    Full time
    Monday to Friday
    Night shift

    Ryder

    Madison, WI
    2 hours ago
  • $2,000 - $2,300 per week

     ...OTR Flatbed | Average $2,000-$2,300 per week | $5,000 Referral Bonus. C1 Transportation is Contracting Flatbed Drivers to run Over the Road! Must have 3 months...  ...flatbed experience in last year. On average, our...  ...Joliet, IL Experience Required: ~2 years VERIFIABLE... 

    C1 TRANSPORTATION

    Madison, WI
    2 hours ago
  •  ...Company Driver | Dry Van Location: Cottage Grove, WI Company: KA...  ...Logistics Pay: $0.60 to $0.70 per mile Route Type: otr Start Date: ASAP...  ...BRAND NEW 2027 VOLVOS Requirements ⚠️ Class “A” CDL ⚠️ Minimum 2 years of OTR verifiable experience... 
    Van
    Full time
    Immediate start
    Relocation package

    KA Logistics

    Cottage Grove, WI
    1 day ago
  • $4,000 per week

     ...Company Driver | Dry Van Location: Cottage Grove,...  ...LLC Pay: $4,000 per week Route Type: otr Start Date: ASAP...  ...per week. You will operate late-model Cascadia...  ...home schedule Requirements Driver Requirements: Minimum 2 years of CDL-A tractor-trailer... 
    Van
    Weekly pay
    Full time
    Immediate start

    Express Dedicated LLC

    Cottage Grove, WI
    1 day ago
  • $3,400 per week

     ...Company Driver | Dry Van Location: Cottage Grove, WI...  ...Pay: $0.40 to $0.73 per mile Route Type: otr, regional Start...  ...** • Dependable trucks : Well-maintained fleet...  ...YOU NEED! (CDL-A required) INTERESTED IN BEING...  ...of driving for 3 years or more? Are you a recent... 
    Van
    Full time
    Immediate start

    Western Express

    Cottage Grove, WI
    1 day ago
  • $100 per day

     ...Company Driver | Dry Van Location: Cottage Grove, WI Company...  ...Pay: $0.50 to $0.60 per mile Route Type: otr Start Date: ASAP...  ...Rider must be at least 9 years of age. $40/month for insurance...  ...days to start (DM approval required) Modern Fleet & Equipment... 
    Van
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Immediate start

    Sweet Express LLC

    Cottage Grove, WI
    1 day ago
  • $2,500 - $4,000 per week

     ...Owner Operator | Dry Van Location: Cottage Grove, WI Company...  ...Pay: $2,500 to $4,000 per week Route Type: otr Start Date: ASAP...  ...and safety-focused OTR Truck Drivers to haul dry van freight...  ...as soon as possible.  Requirements ~2 years Class A CDL OTR... 
    Van
    Full time
    Immediate start
    Relocation package

    Bloom Services, INC

    Cottage Grove, WI
    1 day ago
  • $3,600 - $8,200 per week

     ...Owner Operator | Dry Van Location: Cottage Grove,...  ...,600 to $8,200 per week Route Type: otr Start Date:...  ...discounts - Physical truck and trailer...  ...- Finding new drivers for you in case...  ...you do now! Requirements Driver need to have min 2 years of experience... 
    Van
    Full time
    Immediate start

    K1 TRANSFREIGHT INC

    Cottage Grove, WI
    1 day ago
  • $8,000 - $14,000 per week

     ...Owner Operator | Dry Van Location: Madison, WI Company...  ...,000 to $14,000 per week Route Type: otr Start Date:...  ...a Class-A CDL driver with your own truck? Looking to...  ...SAFETY Team Requirements Requirements...  ...At least 23 years old Don’t miss... 
    Van
    Weekly pay
    Full time
    Immediate start
    Flexible hours

    JIDO FREIGHT LLC

    Madison, WI
    1 day ago
  • $2,200 - $3,100 per week

     ...Requirements ~ CDL Class A ~ Minimum 1 year of verifiable OTR experience ~23 years of age or...  ...Benefits ~$0.70 CPM - Dry van (all miles paid)...  ...are former drivers) ~ Full-Time, steady...  ...Stop Pay: $50 per stop ~ Detentions...  ...0 Pet-friendly operation Your Role:... 
    Van
    Full time
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours

    Pulse Express

    Madison, WI
    6 days ago
  • $200k

     ...seeking CDL A OTR Reefer Lease Purchase Drivers in the Midwest...  ...well-equipped trucks....  ...Pay: Get $50 per hour after just...  ...Lightly Used (50K–200K miles): $850–$...  ...12 months Operating ESO - $.08 per...  ...coverage ~4 year - 450,000 mile...  ...experience doing dry van or reefer within... 
    Van
    Hourly pay
    Weekly pay
    For contractors
    3 days per week

    Soar Transportation Group (search conducted by Drive My Way)

    Madison, WI
    more than 2 months ago
  • $25 per hour

     ...Requirements ~1 year of CDL-A OTR experience ~ No DUI/DWI in the last 5 years...  ...as loaded miles (company drivers only) ~ Extra Stops: $50 per additional stop ~ Detention...  ...Vacancy description Operate regional dry van runs for HMD Trucking serving the Midwest and... 
    Van
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Second job
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours
    Night shift

    HMD Trucking

    Madison, WI
    4 days ago
  • $100 per day

     ...Company Driver | Dry Van Location: Cottage Grove, WI Company: Sweet Express LLC Pay: $0.50 to $0.60 per mile Route Type: otr Start Date: ASAP About the Position Company...  ...the Sweet Express team!   Requirements Must have 3 months of... 
    Van
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Immediate start

    Sweet Express LLC

    Cottage Grove, WI
    1 day ago
  • $650 per month

     ...Company Driver | Dry Van Location: Madison, WI Company...  ...) Route Type: otr, regional Start...  ...- $70-90000 a year ~ Miles per Week: 2500-3000 ~$6...  ...Internationals ~ Operating Area: Midwest Benefits...  ...sign on bonus! Requirements ~12 months of recent... 
    Van
    Weekly pay
    Full time
    Immediate start
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours

    Terminal Transport, Inc.

    Madison, WI
    1 day ago
  •  ...Company Driver | Dry Van Location: Cottage Grove, WI Company: Sweet Express LLC Pay: $0.50 to $0.60 per mile Route Type: otr Start Date: ASAP About the Position Sweet...  ...is the place for you.   Requirements Must have 3 months of recent... 
    Van
    Full time
    Summer work
    Immediate start
    Flexible hours

    Sweet Express LLC

    Cottage Grove, WI
    1 day ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Truck Driver Owner Operator - 1yr EXP Required - OTR - Dry Van - $160k - $200k per year - Forward Air. Be the first to apply!