CDL A Owner Operators

Clark Transfer; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium entertainment freight

Guaranteed weekly minimums

No-touch freight

Company-backed health insurance

Year-round freight

Job summary

Clark Transfer, a trusted entertainment transportation partner for Broadway productions, concerts, and tours, is seeking experienced Owner Operators in Des Plaines, IL. This is premium freight with strong earnings and fewer miles.

Solo Operators earn $200,000–$250,000+ annually and Team Operators earn $300,000–$350,000+ annually, with guaranteed weekly minimums and year-round, no-touch freight on customized 48' and 53' trailers.

Qualifications

• Must be 23 years or older.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• 2+ years of OTR experience (including 6 months in the past year).
• Must own a 2021 or newer tractor.
• Willing to run nationwide.

Skills

CDL Class A

OTR experience

Nationwide operation willingness

Tools

Owner-operator tractor (2021+ model)

Job description

Haul Broadway. Earn More. Drive Less.

Solo Team Owner Operators Wanted

For more than 75 years, Clark Transfer has been the trusted transportation partner behind Broadway productions, concerts, theatrical tours, and live entertainment across North America.

This isn‘t general freight. This is entertainment transportation—and we‘re looking for experienced Owner Operators who want premium freight, strong earnings, and fewer miles.

Why Owner Operators Choose Clark

• Solo Operators earn $200,000–$250,000+ annually
• Team Operators earn $300,000–$350,000+ annually
• Guaranteed weekly minimums:
  • Solo: $3,500/week worked
  • Team: $5,000/week worked
• Drive fewer miles than traditional OTR (most solos average under 85,000 miles annually)
• Exclusive Owner Operator fleet—we do not hire company drivers or lease-purchase operators
• Year-round freight
• No-touch freight
• Customized 48‘ and 53‘ trailers provided

Additional Benefits

• Quarterly bonuses up to $5,000
• $5,000 Driver Referral Bonus
• Paid loaded, empty, bobtail, and detention miles
• 75¢/mile bobtail plus FSC; $1.00/mile empty trailer plus FSC
• Tour Base Pay from $500 to $700 or more per day plus FSC
• $250/day Detention Pay for Singles and $275/day for Teams
• Fuel surcharge on all eligible miles
• Fuel price guarantee averaging $1.60/gallon or less
• Paid cargo liability insurance
• Paid tolls, permits, and fuel taxes
• Company-supported health insurance program

Requirements

• 23 years of age or older
• Valid Class A CDL
• 2+ years of OTR experience (including 6 months within the past 12 months)
• Must own a 2021 or newer tractor
• Willing to run nationwide