Owner-Operator Notice

Owner-Operator Program Notice

Last Updated 12/04/2025

Buchanan Hauling & Rigging, Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “our”) operates DriveBuchanan.com to provide information on owner-operator opportunities. Participation in owner-operator programs is subject to specific legal, operational, and financial requirements.

1. Independent Contractor Status

• Owner-operators are not employees of Buchanan Hauling & Rigging, Inc.
• Compensation, schedules, and operational responsibilities are defined in the independent contractor agreement.

2. Program Participation Requirements

• Owner-operators must maintain valid CDLs, insurance, and safety compliance at all times.
• Equipment used must meet Company and regulatory standards.
• Company may require verification of financial stability, creditworthiness, and prior driving experience.

3. Earnings and Compensation

• Projected earnings and rates are estimates only and may vary based on load, route, fuel costs, and operational conditions.
• Company does not guarantee minimum compensation or specific loads.

4. Safety and Compliance

• Owner-operators must comply with FMCSA, DOT, and Company safety rules.
• Non-compliance may result in termination of program participation.

5. Liability and Risk

• Owner-operators assume all operational risk associated with equipment, freight, and driving responsibilities.
• Company is not liable for equipment damage, accidents, or other operational losses.

6. Contact

Questions regarding owner-operator programs may be submitted via Contact Us.

Frequently Asked Questions About Buchanan's Owner-Operator Notice

Are Buchanan owner-operators employees?

No. Buchanan's Owner-Operator Notice states that owner-operators are not employees of Buchanan Hauling and Rigging, Inc. Compensation, schedules, and operational responsibilities are defined in the applicable independent contractor agreement.

What does the Owner-Operator Notice explain?

The Owner-Operator Notice explains independent contractor status, program participation requirements, financial responsibility, earnings estimates, safety compliance, liability, operational risk, equipment standards, and insurance expectations related to owner-operator programs.

Does Buchanan guarantee owner-operator earnings?

No. The notice states that projected earnings and rates are estimates only. Actual results may vary based on load, route, fuel costs, operating conditions, equipment use, and other business factors.

Does Buchanan guarantee specific loads or routes?

No. The notice states that Buchanan does not guarantee minimum compensation or specific loads. Freight opportunities, routes, schedules, and operating conditions may vary.

What requirements may apply to owner-operators?

Owner-operators may be required to maintain a valid CDL, insurance, safety compliance, equipment standards, financial stability, creditworthiness, and prior driving experience as part of program participation requirements.

What safety rules must owner-operators follow?

Owner-operators must comply with FMCSA, DOT, and company safety rules. Non-compliance may result in termination of program participation.

What risks do owner-operators assume?

The notice states that owner-operators assume operational risk associated with equipment, freight, and driving responsibilities. This may include equipment damage, accidents, operational losses, and other business-related risks.

Where can questions about owner-operator program notices be submitted?

Questions about owner-operator program notices may be submitted through the Contact Us page on DriveBuchanan.com.

Other Links

For additional resource links, see below:

Driver Recruitment Disclaimer | At-Will Employment Notice | Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | DAC / PSP / Background Check Disclosure | Safety, Hours-of-Service (HOS), and ELD Policy | Privacy Policy Addendum for Recruitment | Contact and Support Disclaimer for Applicants | Owner-Operator Program Notice | Lease-to-Own / Lease Purchase Program Disclaimer | Team Driver Program Policy