Driving opportunity
Flatbed owner operator
Keep more of what you earn. Run your business your way.
Apply nowTakes ~1 minute
- Keep 88% of gross
- Regional & OTROpportunities
- Trailers for rentNew trailers available
- 50¢/gal fuel discountOn average
Grow your business. Build your fleet. Take the next step with Route One.
Bring your ambition. We’ll support you with practical benefits today and opportunities to grow tomorrow.
More support for your everyday operation
- Free Trip Pack document service and PrePass
- Safety bonuses and 24/7 dispatch support, including after hours
- Repair discounts at Route One Trailers in East Dundee, Illinois
- A 0.5% referral bonus for each owner-operator you refer
Turn one truck into a fleet
Ready to buy a second truck? We can help you find drivers, explore financing options, and navigate fleet management and accounting. Get practical guidance as you build your own trucking business.
Build the skills for your next opportunity
Start with flatbed and develop the experience to progress into RGN and heavy-haul work. Route One offers a path to expand your skills and take on more specialized equipment.
Requirements
License and experience
- Valid CDL-A
- 12+ months of CDL-A experience
- 3+ months of flatbed experience
Business setup
- 1099 (independent contractor)
- Open business: LLC, INC, or Sole Proprietorship
- Business bank account
Eligibility
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- No SAP / DUI
- Clean criminal record