Owner-Operator & Advanced Trucking Paths

Experienced CDL-A drivers looking for more independence can explore owner-operator and advanced trucking paths with Buchanan Hauling and Rigging, Inc. Buchanan offers opportunities for qualified owner-operators, lease-to-own drivers, team drivers, and professionals interested in flatbed, heavy haul, Conestoga, RGN, step deck, regional, OTR, and specialized freight. These career paths can help drivers expand earning potential, gain flexibility, and take on more challenging freight opportunities with the support of an established carrier. Buchanan provides freight networks, dispatch support, weekly deposits or pay options by position, and a driver-focused approach to long-term success. Visit drivebuchanan.com to learn more about advanced CDL-A driving opportunities.

Truck Driver Resources

Heavy haul truck transporting oversized industrial equipment

Heavy Haul Driving Careers

May 4, 2026//David McConnehey

Discover how heavy haul trucking jobs offer higher pay and long-term stability for CDL-A drivers with experience at Buchanan Hauling and Rigging ...

A heavy haul driver transporting an oversize load on a specialized trailer

Specialized Freight and Midwest CDL-A Lanes

January 31, 2026//David McConnehey

Heavy haul trucking requires skill, permits, and specialized planning. Learn what experienced CDL-A drivers should know about oversize freight, Midwest regional lanes, and why carriers like Buchanan Hauling and Rigging have built long-term trust in specialized hauling and steady freight operations ...

Owner-operators and company drivers focused on lane stability and predictable Midwest routes

Midwest CDL-A Drivers and Specialized Freight

January 30, 2026//David McConnehey

Experienced CDL-A drivers often reach a point where freight choice and lane stability matter more than ever. Learn how Midwest regional trucking, specialized hauling, heavy haul transport, and steady freight opportunities shape long-term success, and why Buchanan Hauling ...

A practical checklist for experienced CDL-A owner-operators: compare percentage pay, fuel surcharge, accessorials, freight mix, and support so you can protect true take-home and choose a carrier that fits your equipment and goals.

Owner-Operators: Percentage Pay vs. True Take-Home

January 28, 2026//David McConnehey

Percentage pay looks great until the fees and downtime hit. This owner-operator checklist breaks down what experienced CDL-A drivers should verify before partnering with a carrier: linehaul percentage, fuel surcharge, accessorial pay, freight types, and support. See how Buchanan Hauling ...