CDL A TEAM Owner Operator at Bennett Motor Express, LLC in Gadsden, AL

Job Description:
BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS Class A CDL Owner Operator Teams
100% of Fuel Surcharge Paid
Marietta, GA • Independent Contractor (1099) • Dedicated Power Only • 3 Weeks On / 1 Week Off
THE JOB AT A GLANCE

• Fuel Surcharge: 100% paid to you
• Home Time: Work 3 weeks, take 1 full week off — plus weekends off
• Freight: Dedicated general freight, power only, drop & hook
• Schedule: Monday – Friday operation
• Domicile: Must live within 2 hours of Marietta, GA
• Equipment: Power only drop and hook dry van trailers
• Experience: 1 year verifiable OTR/Regional in the last 3 years; van qualified minimum

About This Opportunity Bennett Motor Express is a premier provider of freight transportation across North America. Since 1974 we have grown from a small family business into a driver-first carrier built on safety, family, and doing right by the people who move our freight.
We are hiring CDL-A owner operator teams for a dedicated general freight account running power only out of Marietta, Georgia. You bring the truck; we provide the trailers, the freight, and the support. This is a consistent, no-surprises drop-and-hook operation with a predictable weekly rhythm — the kind of account teams stay on for years.
The schedule is built around real home time: you run three weeks, then take a full week off. Weekends are off. And when you want to boost your revenue, additional loads are available. What Bennett Offers Owner Operator Teams

• 100% of the fuel surcharge paid to you
• EFS fuel card with fuel discounts that save approximately $5,000 per year
• Cargo insurance paid 100% by Bennett
• $1,000 sign-on bonus for owner operators
• $1,500 referral bonus for every owner operator you refer who leases on
• Quarterly safety bonus
• Maintenance escrow account to help you plan for repairs and protect your cash flow
• Power only, drop & hook — pull our trailers, no touch freight, minimal wait time
• Dedicated account — consistent freight, consistent lanes, consistent miles
• Outstanding work/life balance: 3 weeks on, 1 week off — plus weekends off
• Optional extra loads on off weeks to increase your revenue
• A genuine company culture — you are a name here, not a truck number

Owner Operator Program Costs We believe in full transparency. These are the programs and costs available to owner operators leased to Bennett:

• Tags (valid in all 48 states): $85.50 per week for 20 weeks
• IFTA: $19.50 per week for 20 weeks
• Physical damage insurance: $5 per $1,000 of truck or trailer value, per month
• Bobtail insurance: $38 per month
• Occupational accident (OA): $148 per month
• Motive ELD (formerly KeepTruckin): $10 per week
• Text Care: $10 per month for 1099 contractors
• Medical, dental & vision: available through UTBA (Universal Trucking Benefits Association)

Your Lanes This dedicated account runs a steady rotation of drop-and-hook round trips out of Marietta, GA:
Round Trip Lane (from Marietta, GA)Typical Cycle Time
Marietta, GA to Johnstown, PA~30.5 hours
Marietta, GA to Clarksburg, WV~23.5 hours
Marietta, GA to Pinellas County, FL~17.5 hours
Teams typically run two to three of these round trips per week, Monday through Friday, with weekends off. What You Need to Qualify To lease on with Bennett Motor Express, both members of the team must meet the following criteria:

• 23 years of age or older
• Own a tractor (power unit) that meets Bennett’s equipment and DOT inspection standards
• Valid Class A CDL — van qualified (minimum)
• 1 year of verifiable OTR or Regional experience within the last 3 years, or comparable experience in the same type of operation
• Domiciled within two (2) hours of Marietta, GA
• Acceptable MVR, DOT physical, and drug screen
• Able to run as a committed two-person team

Why Owner Operators Stay at Bennett Bennett has been family-owned and driver-focused for over 50 years, and is Atlanta’s #1 woman-owned business. That shows up in the small things: dispatchers who answer the phone, equipment that is maintained before it breaks, and leadership that treats safety as a value rather than a slogan.

• We’re Passionate — about safety, health and wellness, family, our country, and supporting our communities.
• We Innovate — by promoting an entrepreneurial spirit, holding ourselves accountable, and encouraging learning and development.
• We Humbly Serve — our employees, contractors and their families, our customers, and the motoring public.
• We Collaborate — with integrity and respect, loyalty and trust, empathy and understanding.

Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099), Owner Operator Lease
Work Location: On the road, domiciled within 2 hours of Marietta, GA


Bennett Motor Express is an equal opportunity company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Requirements:
To qualify for this position, both members of the team must meet the following criteria:

• 23 years of age or older
• Valid Class A CDL
• Van qualified (minimum) — dry van experience required
• 1 year of verifiable OTR or Regional experience within the last 3 years, or comparable experience in the same type of operation
• Domiciled within two (2) hours of Marietta, GA
• Able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen
• Acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR)
• Must meet all FMCSA safety clearance requirements
• Able to commit to a two-person team operation
• Must be able to read and write in English

Wage Range: 200000 - 300000 per year
General Description of Benefits: Bennett offers a comprehensive benefits package, health savings account, paid vacation, a robust wellness program, safety and referral bonuses, and well-maintained company equipment.