Now contracting CDL-A owner operators
Your truck.
Your business.
Our award-winning network.
Earn $4K+/week solo. $12K+/week teams. No forced dispatch. 100% no-touch freight across 19 locations. Built for Owner Opertors. Not Company Drivers.
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What you need
Requirements
OTR
- Valid CDL-A license
- 1 year verifiable experience
Local
- 1 year verifiable experience
- Must own equipment
- Pallet jack & lift gate
About us
Who is Roadrunner
Roadrunner is one of North America's leading LTL carriers. At Roadrunner you're more than a driver — you're a business partner. You operate under our authority, gain access to discounted insurance, our plating program, and never have to work through freight brokers. 100% terminal-to-terminal dry van LTL, 100% drop-and-hook, no-touch freight across 19 terminals. Non-forced dispatch and self-planning via HaulNow. Most partners average 2,500–3,000+ miles per week with home time every 3–4 weeks. $185 weekly trailer pool covers maintenance and cargo insurance. Safety first — every unit has an inward-facing event recorder that protects good drivers.
Hear from the road
See Roadrunner in action
Watch a few quick videos to learn more about the Roadrunner network and what OTR owner operators can expect.
What you'll earn
Real money for real owner operators
*Pay varies by route, equipment, and performance. Connect with a recruiter for specifics.
Why operators choose us
Built for owner operators. Not company drivers.
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No forced dispatch — everYou decide every load. Choose your lanes, routes, and home time across 19 core locations.
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100% no-touch freightDrop & hook with preloaded trailers. Less waiting, more miles, more money in your pocket.
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Run under our DOT — freeLower insurance costs, compliance handled, billing handled. You focus on the road.
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Health insurance — rare for OOsAffordable medical and dental plans. A benefit most owner operators can't access alone.
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Run as a TeamPartner up to form a driving team and unlock team pay rates.
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Fuel discounts & referral bonusesSave on every fill-up. Earn $1K for solo referrals, $4K for team referrals.
Path to ownership
Lease purchase options
Transition from company driver to owner operator with low down payments starting at $1,500. Payments start at $400/week with flexible terms from 30–84 months through Lone Mountain, Arrow, TEL, and SFI.
From the road
Drivers who run with us
When we joined forces, we instantly doubled our driving capacity. We can tackle longer routes, make more deliveries, and ultimately increase our income.
The benefits of maintaining a solid relationship with our Linehaul Coordinator extend beyond just securing good loads. It's about building a partnership grounded in trust and shared goals.
Each day we can count on Roadrunner's in-house business advisors for guidance on fueling plans and advice on upcoming loads. This helps us optimize routes, reduce costs, and maximize profits.
Where we're hiring
Active locations
Who you'd be running with
Faces on the fleet
Owner operators and teams running with Roadrunner.
No deadline. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. No company drivers — owner operators only.