CDL-A Owner Operators - Reefer

APL Cargo, Inc.; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 318,500 - 409,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trailer leasing available

Weekly home time

Insurance coverage

Drop & hook lanes

Job summary

APL Cargo, Inc. is seeking an owner-operator driver with a valid CDL Class A and at least one year of experience. Drivers own their truck and operate under the company’s freight program, earning a weekly gross pay typically between $7,000 and $9,000 with home time every week.

The model includes load-based earnings, potential for trailer leasing, and comprehensive back-office support. Additionally, the carrier covers insurance costs and offers various account options and financial planning tools

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• At least 1 year of driving experience.
• Must own your own truck/tractor and operate as an owner-operator.

Skills

CDL Class A

1 year experience

Owner operator

Job description

Average $7,000 - $9,000 Weekly, Gross

Weekly Home Time

Top Pay & Benefits:

• Average $7,000 - $9,000 weekly, gross
• Average cost paid per load is $2,200+, gross or $2.75 - $3.50 per mile, gross
• If you do not have your own trailer, the paid percentage of the load is 75% for reefer loads
• If you do have your own trailer, the paid percentage of the load is 82% for reefer loads
• APL Cargo covers the cost of insurance, which makes up for the other 20-22%
• Average 800 - 1,000 miles per load
• Drop & hook lanes available
• Weekly home time
• Trailer leasing available*

*Only trailers are available to lease. Drivers must provide their own truck/tractor

Account Requirements & Options:

• Weekly administration fee - required
• $175 weekly fee covers registration fees, back-office administrative support, permits, 2290, IFTA, & tablet rental
• $125 weekly if you have your own plates
• Occupational insurance - required
• APL Cargo offers an occupational insurance plan for $37.50 per week (provided at cost)
• Cargo liability deposit - required
• $2,500 deposit is taken by $100 per week, for 25 weeks
• Driver legal plan - optional, but highly recommended
• Cost is $2.98 per week
• Operational Escrow - optional, but highly recommended
• "Savings account" provides drivers with consistent paychecks during vacations or other situations. Weekly contribution amount is determined by the driver
• Maintenance account - optional
• If opted in, the amount is optional & APL Cargo will pay for repairs; repair costs will be debited from the maintenance account. If repair costs go over account funds, a payment plan will be arranged
• If opted out, APL Cargo has no obligation to provide financial credit for repairs. Any repairs paid for by APL will be charged back within the pay period

Driver Requirements:

• Valid Class A CDL
• 1 year of experience
• Must be an owner operator & own your own truck/tractor