CDL-A Owner Operator Truck Driver

If you own your tractor and are looking for a stable, local freight opportunity, take a look at the new weekly pay and excellent advantages Florida Rock and Tank Lines offers!

CDL-A Independent Contractors will be delivering dry bulk products to commercial and industrial customers in the Southeast region.

In addition to stable freight, we offer a comprehensive independent contractor / owner operator support program designed so you can succeed in safety, maintenance and profitability in your business.

Why Join the FRTL Team?

• Average up to $3,900 / week (varies by location)
• Average $2.15 CPM
• 68% of linehaul pay
• Home Daily
• No Hazmat required
• Multi-Driver / Tractor opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits Program offered by 3rd party
• Very stable, essential year-round freight
• Tank truck industry leader
• PeopleNet tanker workflow and electronic logs
• Discounted fuel and tires
• Permit and fuel tax filing
• No cost auto liability insurance while under dispatch
• Operate under FRTL DOT authority
• Parking at FRTL terminal or approved domicile location
• 100% Fuel Surcharge
• Weekly settlements

Tractor Requirements :

• Tractor age not to exceed 10 years
• Must be in compliance with DOT Annual Inspection criteria
• No frame modifications
• Exhaust system mufflers and heat shields
• Professional appearance
• Windshields and cab must be free of accessories which obstructs driver’s vision
• Maximum 20,000lbs including driver and fuel
• Highest point not to exceed 11’6
• Wheelbase of 185 to 220
• ECM set at 65mph maximum speed

Independent Contractor / Owner Operator CDL-A Truck Driver Eligibility :

• Only the owner of the tractor or authorized drivers are allowed to drive the IC tractor.
• One year verifiable tractor-trailer experience
• No record of a driver's license suspension or revocation as a result of traffic violations for more than 30 days during the 3-year period prior to the date of hire.

Suspensions for Failure to Appear, failure to meet financial responsibility laws, or Non-Moving Violation Convictions are excluded.

• No record of citation or conviction for the violations listed below in any motor vehicle during the 3-year period prior to the date of hire, excluding item a .
• Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in previous 10 years.
• Refusal to take a test required by an implied consent of similar law.
• Reckless homicide or involuntary manslaughter.
• Operating while under suspension or revocation.
• Leaving the scene of an accident or revocation.
• Speed exhibition, contest, or drag race.
• Use of a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony.
• Assault with a motor vehicle.
• Reckless driving or careless endangerment.
• Operating a motor vehicle without permission of the owner.
• Fleeing or eluding a police officer.
• Speeding in excess of 25mph of the posted speed limit.
• No record of convictions in any motor vehicle for more than two motor vehicle violations during the 3-year period prior to the date of hire.
• Meet all requirements as outlined in the Department of Transportation, CFR 49, Part 391.1 (a)
• No more than one at-fault accident and one moving violation conviction in the last three years.
• Be able to pass DOT physical and NIDA pre-contract drug test.
• No controlled substance conviction or positive drug test in the last 10 years
• Must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to understand highway signs / signals and complete required reports and records.
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