CDL A Owner Operator Truck Driver

CDL Training Guide; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 416,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tolls paid

Fuel discount

Sign-on bonus

All miles paid

Health insurance via True Choices

Job summary

CRST Specialized Solutions seeks independent contractor teams (Owner Operators) to haul specialty freight nationwide. You choose home time, loads, and schedule, run your truck, and profit from your own hard work.

The Specialized fleet has low turnover and best-in-class support staff. As a Specialized contractor, you will handle loading/unloading freight, enjoy stable miles, tolls paid, fuel discounts, and a strong sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL-A license.
• 6 months OTR or regional driving experience.
• Team Owner Operator eligibility for independent contractor status.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight as needed.
• Operate as a Team Owner Operator across the contiguous United States (lower 48).
• Adhere to log and safety requirements for long-haul shipments.

Skills

CDL A

OTR experience

Team driving

Owner Operator

Job description

CRST Specialized Solutions is looking for independent contractor teams (Owner Operators) to haul specialty freight across the country. As a Specialized contractor, you choose your home time, loads, and schedule. Run your truck and enjoy the profits of your own hard work. The Specialized fleet has under 30% turnover and best-in-class support staff.

Job Details:

• Team Owner Operator Positions
• Home time is up to you
• Bonus home time in short periods with CRST Get Thru Home program
• Driving lower 48 states
• Driver assist position - loading and unloading freight

Compensation & Benefits:

• Tolls are 100% paid
• Fuel discount $0.18 per gallon
• Top 25%* of contractors gross $8,000 to $10,000/wk or more to the Truck!
• $2.29 CPM-based on 2025 average, fluctuates as fuel surcharge changes
• ALL MILES PAID
• $6k Sign on Bonus to the truck
• Low lease expense vs industry average
• Stable miles - freight available and increasing.
• Benefits are offered through a 3rd Party
• Optional health insurance offered thru True Choices Personal Insurance.
• 21 years or older
• CDL A, 6 months OTR or regional (Cross state lines, elogs, sleeper TT) for Solo or Lead driver. Codriver must have 3 months OTR/Regional
• Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment pursuant to applicable federal, state, and local laws.

*The top 25% earners typically stay out 4 weeks with 3-4 days home and accept 99% of offered loads.

Beyond the job benefits already referenced, there are significant advantages to truck driving jobs in Lakeland. With 14 major ports, Florida ports and products produced in-state or imported and exported, offer many opportunities for truck driver jobs, and with the state’s warm climate, activity is robust year-round. For those holding or seeking truck driving jobs, Florida offers plenty of interstates and highways connecting Lakeland with other cities in bordering states.