Do I need my own authority?

Not if you lease on to a carrier. You need it to haul freight under your own name.

Owner-operator driver jobs

Bring your own truck and run your own business, leased to a carrier or on your own authority.

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What the job involves.

Operate your own tractor and choose which loads to run, within your agreement.
Cover your own truck costs such as fuel, maintenance and insurance.
Manage records, taxes and business paperwork.

What carriers look for.

A Class A CDL.
Your own tractor, in good condition.
Insurance and, if hauling on your own, operating authority.

Requirements vary by carrier, so a recruiter confirms the specifics for each job.

Apply as a owner-operator driver.

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Common questions.

Running under a carrier's operating authority with your own truck, under a lease agreement. Read the terms closely.