Owner Operator at Panther Premium Logistics in Houghton, MI

Put your truck to work with ArcBest. 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.

Owner Operator

New Rate Increase and Sign-On Bonus for 2026!

Run your own profitable business

Work for yourself, see the country and set your own schedule. As an ArcBest 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® 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
• 99% no-touch, high-value expedite freight
• Weekly settlements
• Access to our driver support team 24/7/365
• We provide a fuel surcharge along with your standard rate per shipment
• Straight truck & cargo van positions available

Requirements

• CDL-A + 6 months minimum experience*
• 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

About Us

The ArcBest 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 and are paid by their fleet owner.