CDL A Owner Operator Truck Driver | Regional Pneumatic Freight | $4,000-$8,000 Gross Weekly + FSC
Schwend Inc. is hiring experienced CDL A Owner Operator Truck Drivers to haul pneumatic dry bulk freight throughout the Southeast. Choose the program that fits your operation: bring your truck and pneumatic trailer, or bring your truck and pull a Schwend trailer.
Schwend is a family-owned and operated carrier serving customers since 1976, with terminals in Dade City and Tampa, FL; Jasper, TN; and Elko, GA.
Owner Operator Pay
- 90% of linehaul + 100% of fuel surcharge when operating under Schwend authority with your truck and pneumatic trailer
- $5,000-$8,000 gross weekly to the truck + FSC with your trailer
- 72% of linehaul + 100% of fuel surcharge when operating under Schwend authority with your truck and a Schwend pneumatic trailer
- $4,000-$6,000 gross weekly to the truck + FSC with a Schwend trailer
- Weekly settlements; pay week runs Sunday through Saturday
Route & Schedule
- Regional freight throughout the Southeast
- Typically out Monday-Friday and home most weekends
- Dispatch works to provide approximately 48 hours at home whenever customer needs allow
- Occasional Saturday returns, weekend work, or Sunday departures
- Haul calcium, salt, phosphate, and other dry bulk products for dedicated customers
Owner Operator Advantages
- Fuel card discount program through EFS and Fleet One
- Owner Operators receive 100% of applicable fuel surcharge
- Schwend tracks and pays IFTA quarterly
- Dedicated customer freight
- Samsara ELD program available; $9 weekly equipment charge. Driver supplies tablet and data service.
Truck, Blower & Trailer Requirements
- Truck wheelbase must be less than 260 inches - non-negotiable
- Truck must weigh less than 19,000 pounds with driver and fuel
- Owner Operator must supply a blower/PTO setup equal to or more powerful than a Gardner Denver 12L; Schwend does not provide the blower or PTO
- Owner-supplied trailer must be a dry bulk pneumatic tank with 1,600 cubic feet or greater capacity
- Owner Operator is responsible for apportioned plates and Form 2290
What the Work Involves
This CDL A Owner Operator Truck Driver position is hands-on. Drivers connect hoses and use air pressure to unload into silos, water pits, or ground pits. Most loads are blown off rather than bottom-dropped.
- Open and close top trailer lids and work around pneumatic tanks
- Handle hoses, fittings, valves, and adapters
- Lift up to 75 pounds
- Work outdoors in heat, rain, dust, and other changing conditions
- Expect physical work - this is not a dock-bumping position
Required Insurance
- Auto liability: $130 per week through Schwend
- Bobtail coverage: $7.38 per week through Schwend, or provide proof of your own coverage
- Occupational accident: $33.75 per week through Schwend
- Optional rider policy: $106 annually; passenger must be at least 10 years old
- Optional physical damage coverage is available for the truck and/or trailer
Required Safety Gear & Supplies
Keep the following items in your truck at all times:
- Working CB radio and hands-free headset
- Steel-toe shoes, hard hat, safety vest, gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses, harness, and tether
- Basic tool kit, garbage bags, and personal road supplies
Apply Today
If you are an experienced CDL A Owner Operator Truck Driver with a compliant truck, proper blower/PTO equipment, and a willingness to perform hands-on dry bulk work, apply today to partner with Schwend Inc.
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