Owner Operator
Looking for something new and exciting? Buchanan is currently seeking out drivers throughout the US. Discover why owner-operators love to drive for Buchanan! Pay is consistent, accurate, and prompt. The Buchanan team is friendly and easy to work with. Find your future as an owner-operator for Buchanan Hauling and Rigging.
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DRY VAN, FLATBED, HEAVY HAUL, CONESTOGA, and CREWMEMBER
Home time is based on what, and where you are driving. We have driver positions that accommodate the following home-time schedule:
- Home Daily
- Home Weekends
- Home Every Other Weekend
- Home Every 3-4 Weekends.
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN OWNER-OPERATOR FOR BUCHANAN
- NO FORCED DISPATCH!
- 100% of fuel surcharge, tarping, and stop charges passed on to owner-operator.
- Payroll is directly deposited into your bank account weekly.
- Scan your Bills of Ladings from truck stops or by smartphone app
- Comdata fuel cards
- Company-paid cargo and liability insurance
- No Charge for trailers
- We use Samsara in all trucks. This will be installed during orientation.
- Smart Drive free of charge and optional
- Contractor revenue:
- 68% of GROSS Line Haul
- No trailer rental, or fees
- No Samsara or E-log fees
- No cargo or liability insurance fees
- 65% of GROSS Line Haul (if pulling RGN or larger)
- No trailer rental, or fees
- No Samsara or E-log fees
- No cargo or liability insurance fees
- 75% of GROSS Line Haul (if you have your own trailer)
- No Samsara or E-log fees
- No cargo or liability insurance fees
- 68% of GROSS Line Haul
COST
Cost | Price | Frequency |
---|---|---|
Base Plate Program | $45.00 | (Weekly, unless you have your own) |
Heavy Haul Plate | $47.50 | (Weekly) |
Escrow Account | $100.00 | (Weekly for 20 Weeks) |
IFTA Fuel Taxes | $15.00* | (Weekly) |
IRS 2290 | $10.58 | (Weekly) |
Trippak/Transflo | $5.00 | (Weekly) |
Administrative Fee | $5.00 | (Weekly) |
Total - $180.85 |
*every 90 days a report is provided if you purchased enough fuel in the states in which you traveled your fuel tax escrow is refunded
Insurance costs:
- Physical Damage – 4.39% of insured value, then divide by 52 for weekly deduction
- Mechanical Breakdown Insurance - $3.50 (Weekly)
- Bobtail/Non-Trucking - $8.00 per week deduction. This coverage is required.
- Occupational Accident Insurance - $33.46 per week deduction. This coverage is required.
WANT TO WORK FOR BUCHANAN? HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED
- At least 2 years of recent verifiable experience with a class A CDL
- Tractor must pass a new DOT inspection and be e-log compatible.
- No more than 6 employers in the last 36 months
- No more than 1 speeding ticket within the last 36 months
- No cell phone violations within the last 36 months
To fill out this form, you will need to know the following:
- Social Security Number
- Home address history for the past 3 years
- Current driver's license number and driver's license history for the past 3 years
- Employment history up to 10 years
- History of traffic accidents, violations, and/or convictions from the last 3 years (including DUI or reckless driving conviction and license suspension)
- Military history (if applicable)
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*Additional requirements for qualifications may be imposed. No determination can be made on your eligibility until your qualification paperwork is received and reviewed by a Buchanan representative in Fort Wayne, IN.