Owner Operator

ArcBest; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Weekly settlements

No-touch freight

Fuel surcharge

Job summary

ArcBest Premium Logistics invites qualified owner-operators to join its nationwide platform. As an independent contractor, you’ll own and operate your own truck under our authority, choosing loads and keeping control of your business while enjoying support, cost-savings, and a pay model that includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus for solo truck owners.

You’ll benefit from weekly settlements, predictable home time, 99% no-touch freight, a fuel surcharge alongside the standard rate per shipment, and

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age
• No DUI or drug convictions in the last 5 years
• No felonies in the last 10 years
• No experience necessary for straight trucks or cargo vans

Responsibilities

• Run your own profitable business
• Set your own schedule
• Weekly settlements
• Access to driver support 24/7/365
• Fuel surcharge along with your standard rate per shipment

Job description

Put your truck to work with ArcBest Premium Logistics. We have the support, the miles, and the pay you need to succeed in the owner-operator space. Enjoy predictable home time, weekly settlements, 99% no-touch freight, and more. We're with you every step of the way.

New Rate Increase and Sign-On Bonus for 2026!

ArcBest Premium Logistics is now offering a rate increase for Tractor and Straight Truck Owners. Call now to learn more about this exciting offer while it lasts!

• NEW Sign-On Bonus!
• $5,000 for Solo Truck Owners

Run your own profitable business

Work for yourself, see the country and set your own schedule. As an ArcBest Premium Logistics owner-operator, you’ll run under our operating authority while maintaining full control of your business as an independent contract carrier. You’ll also gain access to significant cost saving benefits for insurance, trailer fees, fuel and more. Choose your own loads through our ArcBest Premium Logistics, Inc.® truckload board, accept shipment offers with no forced dispatch through our ArcBest expedite solution, or get assigned scheduled lanes through our Dedicated all-miles paid program — there are plenty of opportunities to keep your truck moving.

Start a rewarding career

• Earn top pay for safe, precise, on-time delivery, and stay as busy as you want
• Set your own schedule
• Weekly settlements
• Access to our driver support team 24/7/365
• We provide a fuel surcharge along with your standard rate per shipment

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age
• No DUI or drug convictions in the last 5 years
• No felonies in the last 10 years
• *No experience necessary for straight trucks or cargo vans

Who is ArcBest?

The ArcBest Premium Logistics network is one of the largest, most diverse ground fleets in the industry. Our ground expedite service delivers time-sensitive, mission-critical and high-value freight with speed and precision. We provide door-to-door premium logistics services 24/7/365 — solving even the toughest shipping and logistics challenges.

All drivers are independent contractors of ArcBest Premium Logistics, Inc. and are paid by their fleet owner.

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