Dry Van OTR
Owner Operators
Knight Transportation understands what it takes to own your own business, so we provide the tools to ensure you are successful, including the unique support of 31 service center locations to provide you with maintenance and support needs.
Our variable compensation program is designed to keep your profits up when freight rates are up, and our aggressive Fuel Protection Program is designed to keep your net fuel costs consistent no matter how high fuel prices go. Some of our Service Centers offer discounted fuel in highly traveled lanes, and we have agreements with approved stops nationwide to make sure you never pay the pump price. You have access to affordable insurance and various discounts on tires, maintenance and service from Knight Service Centers, as well as several body shops.
Fuel, Insurance & Other Low Cost Benefits
- Low Cost Bobtail, Occupational Accident and Physical Damage Insurance
- National Maintenance Discount Program
- National Parts Discount Program
- Fuel Discounts Program
- 31 Owner Operator Friendly Service Centers
- Competitive Pay and Fuel Protection
- Additional Pay for Dead Head Miles to Cover Direct Expenses
Additional Benefits When You Partner With Knight
- Single Source Dispatch
- No Forced Dispatch
- Flexible Hometime Based on Owner Operators Schedule
- Got A Problem? Speak Directly with Your Driver Manager.
- We are Debt Free
Driver Qualifications
- 24 years of age
- 1 year O.T.R. experience within the last 5 years
- Pass DOT physical and functional capacity testing
- No DWI/DUI in last 10 years and no failed or refused drug testing
- No more than 2 moving violations in last 2 years
- Must have good driving safety record
- No more than 1 preventable accident in last 3 yrs
In order to contract multiple tractors, or contract a tractor not driven by the owner/lessee to Knight Transportation, the driver or drivers must meet all of the driver qualifications and be approved by Knight, as well as have their own qualifying Workers Compensation Insurance.
Tractor Specifications
- Tractor cannot be more than 7 years old (and qualified by shop inspection)
- Wheel base must be less than 265 inches with no exceptions
- Sliding 5th wheel (preferred)
- 3 axle with sleeper
- Stack height between 13’ to 13’6”
- Maximum weight of 18,500 lbs. (with 100 gallons of fuel and driver(s) on board)
- 5th wheel height of 47 ½” or less
- Electronically governed at 68mph Cruise, 70mph Pedal (we will cover cost)
- Truck must have an Anti-Theft System installed
- Tractor must be able to pass a DOT inspection in a Knight Transportation shop
To apply now Click Here or call our recruiting department directly at 800-437-5907.
Fausto Torres
Owner Operator - Knight Transportation
Jesus Jaime
Owner Operator - Knight Transportation