Owner Operators
DSL Express is hiring owner operators with 2+ years of CDL experience and reliable vehicles.
Regions
Lower 48, primarily Midwest, East, Southeast, South, Southwest and West regions. Optional high‑pay Canadian loads available.
Gross Earnings
- Between $260,000 and $364,000 per year.
Perks
- High gross percentage.
- No forced dispatch.
- Home time 100% up to you.
- 24/7 dispatch to help you out.
- No touch freight.
- Weekly direct deposit.
- Liability and cargo insurance covered.
- Trailer tags and rentals covered.
- Fuel cards and permits at no cost.
- Built‑in discount mechanic shop.
- Lease trailers for those without their own.
- Professional dispatch teams fight for top rates year‑round.
- Dedicated dispatcher assigned.
Job Requirements
- Class A CDL (additional endorsements a bonus).
- 2+ years of CDL experience.
- Clean MVR and reasonable PSP report.
- Reliable tractor; trailers can be rented if not owned.
Driver Requirements
- At least 23 years old.
- Minimum 2 years of driving experience.
- Valid CDL Class A without pending suspensions.
- Ability to work with modern ELD systems.
- Pass drug test.
- Valid medical card.
- Stable work history and good references.
- No more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years.
- No failed or refused drug/alcohol test in the last 4 years.
- No DWI's, DUI's, or BAC's in the last 4 years.
- No reckless driving convictions in the last 3 years.
- No license suspension for points or unpaid tickets in the last 3 years.
- No more than 2 moving violations in the last year.
Compensation & Benefits
- Very high percentages (82% line haul).
- Liability and cargo insurance included and paid by us.
- Trailer tags covered with trailer rentals.
- Optional Bobtail insurance rates.
- Optional hazard and occupational insurance via deduction.
- Weekly deduction programs for insurance and expenses.
- Cash‑price fuel cards with no hidden fees.
- Performance‑based bonuses and Owner Operator of the Month program.
- Bonuses for passed DOT inspections.
- Weekly direct deposit and bank transfers.
- Top‑rate dispatch supports year‑round earning potential.
Summary of Other Incentives
- Home time 100% negotiable.
- Unlimited miles within ELD compliance.
- Dry vans and referrals; no flat beds, tankers, doubles/triples.
- Only no‑touch freight.
- Drop & hook, live load and unload options.
- Trailer rental support for all operators.
- No forced dispatch policy for owner operators.
- Dedicated dispatcher assigned.
- 24/7 dispatch availability.
- Contracts with NTS breakdown service.
- Ability to park rented trailers near home for home time.
- Midwest preferred, but location is flexible.
Gross Earnings Explained
In a typical year, a single driver OTR gross earn average is 4‑6 k per week during the slow season (Jan‑Mar / Jul‑Aug) and 6‑8 k+ per week during the peak season.