Owner Operators

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$2,500 Signing Bonus for Owner Operators - $7,500+ per week - 80% of Line Haul + 100% FSC

It’s Time to Start Your Truck Again

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At Southwest Expedited, we’re not in the business of chasing freight.
We’re in the business of moving missions — secure, sensitive, government freight that keeps our nation moving.

If you’re a professional driver with pride in your work, we have the lanes, the freight, and the support you need to thrive.
Whether you own your truck or drive ours, Southwest Expedited is built to be a place where drivers come to stay — not pass through.

🔹Owner Operators — Solo

  • Average $250,000 per year or better

  • $7,500+ Per Week expected

  • 80% of Line Haul and 100% FSC

  • $2,500 signup bonus (after 90 days)

  • Open Deck Flatbed, Step Deck, RGN, Connestoga. Your trailer or ours.

  • Consistent lanes with DoD Military Freight

  • Miles: 3,000+ per week

  • Good Home Time

  • 1099 / Independent Contractor (Owner-Operator)

  • Top-tier percentage contract — one of the best in the industry

  • Weekly direct deposit

  • Toll passes, permits, SATNAV, communications, cargo/liability insurance — all provided

  • Fuel Card, fuel & mileage tax reporting

  • Full back-office and dispatch support

  • Transparent Deductions: (if selected)
    • Fuel
    • Insurance
    • Trailer
    • ELD
    • Optional Maintenance Account
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🎖 Why Drive with Southwest Expedited?

  • Mission-Critical Freight: You’re not just moving product. You’re supporting national security.

  • Respect for Your Time: We run smart, keep you loaded, and back you with strong dispatch support.

  • Driver-First Culture: You’re a name here — not a number. We support your family life and personal goals.

  • Transparent Pay: No guessing. No games. Just clear, consistent, top-tier compensation.

  • Room to Grow: Owner Ops and Company Drivers alike can move into specialized lanes, teams, and leadership paths.

🔒 Driver Qualification & Security Requirements

All Southwest Expedited Company Drivers and Owner-Operators must:
✅ Be able to access U.S. Military installations.
✅ Be at least 24 years old
✅ Maintain a Valid Class A CDL license (REAL ID Compliant – or with Passport), with a clean driving record (MVR)
✅ Maintain a Current DOT-compliant medical certification
✅ Have a Minimum 2 years verifiable CDL A Flatbed experience
✅ Have a Minimum 6 months OTR or Regional experience
✅ Be able to obtain a TWIC card. (We can help with this)
✅ Pass DOT physical, pre-employment and random/regular background check and drug screenings.
✅ Meet all FMCSA and DoD standards for clearance and eligibility

✅ Southwest Expedited transports U.S. Department of Defense Military Freight – All Drivers must have the ability to access secure U.S. Military installations as part of their regular duties. According to their access requirements and background checks, this generally means U.S. Citizenship, No Felony Convictions, No recent misdemeanors, including drug charges.  
All bases will run a thorough background check. No exceptions.

Drive with Purpose. Deliver with Pride.

Join a Team That Moves More Than Freight
Make a real impact by delivering critical freight for the U.S. Military and top industries—and build a rewarding career with top pay and benefits.

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