Flatbed Owner Operator - Home Every Weekend

Job Description

Job Description

New Waverly Transportation (NWT) — a Louisiana-Pacific owned carrier — is leasing on experienced flatbed owner operators who want steady, well-planned freight instead of the spot market rollercoaster.

We pride ourselves on Safety, Service, and Integrity in all we do. Over 50% of our fleet has been with NWT 5+ years, with several drivers past 15 years. When drivers are treated right, they stay.

OWNER OPERATOR COMPENSATION

• 88% of gross linehaul
• 100% fuel surcharge paid to you
• Typical annual gross of $200,000–$250,000+ ($4,500–$5,500 per week gross before fuel surcharge)
• Weekly pay by ACH direct deposit (two-week hold back, then paid weekly)
• $1,000 sign-on bonus paid your first week by direct deposit (must stay 6 months or it is deducted from your final settlement)
• Fuel discount program at all major truck stops
• IFTA provided — filed and paid at no cost to you
• No required escrow account; you can set up a maintenance account if you want one
• Yearly safety bonus, clean inspection bonus, and safety awards
• Base plate program, trailer lease program (pending availability), and flatbed equipment purchase program
• ELD, camera, and tablet provided at no cost ($20/week ELD monitoring fee)
• Group medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits available

FREIGHT & HOME TIME

• Flatbed freight, primarily building materials
• Home EVERY weekend, and many drivers get through the house during the week
• Regional and OTR options available
• No forced dispatch
• Year-round, consistent freight volume backed by our Louisiana-Pacific partnership plus an outside customer network

ORIENTATION

• Online orientation with 5–6 hours on site for inspection, signs, fuel card, and ELD/camera setup

DRIVER QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for CDL drivers
• Minimum 25 years of age
• Two years verifiable tractor/trailer experience, with 10 years of work history on the application and no gaps
• Three years verifiable DOT drug and alcohol history
• Minimum 6 months flatbed experience (pipe, steel, lumber, coils, heavy equipment)
• Must pass a DOT physical (within the last 30 days or a new physical is required by insurance) and a DOT pre-employment drug screen
• No more than 3 moving violations in the past 36 months, and no more than 1 in the past 12 months; clean PSP with minimal violations (overall record is reviewed and considered)
• Must have your own truck, 2000 or newer, that passes DOT and NWT inspection — no company trucks and no truck lease programs

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

If you are an experienced owner operator looking for steady miles, strong pay, and a company that treats you like a name and not a truck number, we would love to talk.

Requirements

• Minimum 25 years of age
• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 2 years verifiable tractor/trailer OTR experience
• 10 years of work history on the application with no gaps
• 3 years verifiable DOT drug and alcohol history
• Minimum 6 months flatbed experience (pipe, steel, lumber, coils, heavy equipment)
• Must pass a DOT physical (within the last 30 days) and DOT pre-employment drug screen
• No more than 3 moving violations in the past 36 months and no more than 1 in the past 12 months
• Clean PSP with minimal violations
• Must own your own truck, 2000 or newer, that passes DOT and NWT inspection (no company trucks, no truck lease programs)

Benefits

• 88% of gross linehaul
• 100% fuel surcharge paid to you
• Typical annual gross $200,000–$250,000+
• Weekly pay by ACH direct deposit (2-week hold back)
• $1,000 sign-on bonus paid the first week
• Fuel discount program at all major truck stops
• IFTA provided — filed and paid at no cost to you
• No required escrow account (optional maintenance account)
• Yearly safety bonus, clean inspection bonus, and safety awards
• Trailer lease program (pending availability)
• Base plate program
• Flatbed equipment purchase program
• ELD, camera, and tablet provided at no cost ($20/week monitoring fee)
• Home every weekend, with many drivers through the house midweek
• No forced dispatch
• Year-round freight backed by Louisiana-Pacific ownership
• Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance available
• Fuel card
• Passenger ride along program
• Pet rider program
• Referral program
• Online orientation with only 5–6 hours on site

CDL Class A · Haul: Regional · Freight: Flatbed · Home time: Home every weekend

Pay: $234,000 – $286,000/year