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 petroleum 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 $3,100 / week (varies by location)
68% of linehaul pay
Home Daily!
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
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:

Must be at least 23 years old
You must have a minimum of 1 years of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the last 3 years

Only the owner of the tractor or authorized drivers are allowed to drive the IC tractor.

You must have a Class A CDL with the ability to obtain Tanker (N) and Hazmat (H) or a combination (X) endorsement
You must have no more than 2 moving violations or 2 at-fault accidents within the last 3 years. No more than a combination of 1 moving violation and 1 at-fault accident within the last 3 years.
You cannot have any suspensions of your license for more than 30 days within the last 3 years
You must be proficient enough in English to understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, make entries on reports and records, and converse with the public.
No DUI, OWI, or DWI within the past 10 years
You must never have tested positive for drugs or alcohol while working for a previous employer or lease carrier
You must have no record of refusal to take a drug or alcohol test