Why would an Owner Operator consider leasing on to Forward Air’s OTR LTL program? 

Well, for starters - Our recruiters are forced to sing their choice of “Single Ladies” by Beyonce or “Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd if caught giving ANY bad information to a prospective driver. If it happens again, they are required to get a jail-style tattoo of their boss on their bicep. All kidding aside, our team is laser-focused on describing what makes Forward Air’s LTL opportunity DIFFERENT than the gimmicky opportunities with other carriers. Remember – their crappy door signs probably leave a bunch of sticky goo on your beautiful truck. Our door signs don’t typically get peeled off very often (if you know what I’m saying – see retention bullet point below)

The Opportunity: Run as a team from coast to coast (Or on a national/regional dedicated if available) from Forward Air location to Forward Air location, with our lightly loaded dry van trailers, and turn your truck into a revenue-generating machine!

Earning Potential:

• Earn up to $400,000/ year

Here are the difference maker’s

• Compensation     

• • ALL Miles paid. Empty, Loaded.
  • All Tolls, Bridges and scales are Paid and/or reimbursed
  • Per-mile compensation is in the top 10% of the industry
  • Don’t get stuck in the spot market planning your loads, hauling complicated low margin freight,  and moving for free.

• The Forward Air network is unmatched.

• • Run from Forward Air Terminal to Forward Air Terminal
  • 99.9% No Touch, Drop & Hook Freight. Pull the pin and go.
  • SO CONSISTENT!
  • Stop being treated like a stranger at docks & guard shacks. Your always @ home!
  • Parking for our drivers is a priority at our locations
  • Showers & Laundry at multiple terminals

• Run our trailers & Save fuel with an average trailer weight of 26,000 pounds

• • Average trailer age 2019
  • Average load weight 26,000 pounds is a result of the nature of our LTL business
  • Our Fuel per-gallon rebates are CRAZY! Anywhere from $0.05 to $1.00 per gallon! (Average $0.40 - $0.60 per gallon)

• Industry best miles per week average. 

• • The scheduled Expedited nature of our freight keeps you MOVING
  • 5,800+ mile average for open board teams
  • Dedicated Opportunities available – put your name in as new lanes are built.
  • Real dedicated unlike other carriers that cancel legs of dedicated routes routinely

• Culture

• • Join one of the largest fleets of OTR drivers in the US.
  • Are you a Veteran? No matter your branch, we salute you, recognize you, and invite you to identify and participate in our charitable cause - Operation: Forward Freedom
  • Operation: Forward Freedom includes several community-based activities supporting veterans & Also raises over 250k/yr that goes 100% to supporting disable veterans.
  • Every year we give away a brand new Jeep Wrangler and other consolation prizes as part of our reward program for safe drivers
  • Also encouraging safe driving is the $250 per driver, per quarter bonus.

• No better support team

• • Our annualized turnover is under 30%, over 60% lower than the industry normal
  • Dedicated Driver Support team has your back. The best in the Biz.
  • Weekly home time for most domiciles, if you desire
  • The new Forward Ten4 app allows you to manage your business and truck from the road. Available in the Apple and Android app stores
  • Pet Friendly

• Fleet owners/multiple truck owners receive an uncapped increased rate per mile on all trucks through our Fleet Forward program.  Ask us for more info!

(*Earning potential and per mile rate, and includes $0.02 on all miles for hazmat and $0.02 for truck 5 years or newer –. Earning estimate is for 46 weeks and includes adjustment for empty miles and FSC as of last update*)

Qualifications:

• Class A CDL required
• One year verifiable experience in last three years, two years in the last five years, or three years in the last ten years

Call our Recruiting department today at (855)938-4334