Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
New Waverly Transportation (NWT) — a Louisiana-Pacific owned carrier — is leasing on experienced flatbed owner operators who want steady, well-planned freight instead of the spot market rollercoaster.
We pride ourselves on Safety, Service, and Integrity in all we do. Over 50% of our fleet has been with NWT 5+ years, with several drivers past 15 years. When drivers are treated right, they stay.
OWNER OPERATOR COMPENSATION
- 88% of gross linehaul
- 100% fuel surcharge paid to you
- Typical annual gross of $200,000–$250,000+ ($4,500–$5,500 per week gross before fuel surcharge)
- Weekly pay by ACH direct deposit (two-week hold back, then paid weekly)
- $1,000 sign-on bonus paid your first week by direct deposit (must stay 6 months or it is deducted from your final settlement)
- Fuel discount program at all major truck stops
- IFTA provided — filed and paid at no cost to you
- No required escrow account; you can set up a maintenance account if you want one
- Yearly safety bonus, clean inspection bonus, and safety awards
- Base plate program, trailer lease program (pending availability), and flatbed equipment purchase program
- ELD, camera, and tablet provided at no cost ($20/week ELD monitoring fee)
- Group medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits available
FREIGHT & HOME TIME
- Flatbed freight, primarily building materials
- Home EVERY weekend, and many drivers get through the house during the week
- Regional and OTR options available
- No forced dispatch
- Year-round, consistent freight volume backed by our Louisiana-Pacific partnership plus an outside customer network
ORIENTATION
- Online orientation with 5–6 hours on site for inspection, signs, fuel card, and ELD/camera setup
DRIVER QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for CDL drivers
- Minimum 25 years of age
- Two years verifiable tractor/trailer experience, with 10 years of work history on the application and no gaps
- Three years verifiable DOT drug and alcohol history
- Minimum 6 months flatbed experience (pipe, steel, lumber, coils, heavy equipment)
- Must pass a DOT physical (within the last 30 days or a new physical is required by insurance) and a DOT pre-employment drug screen
- No more than 3 moving violations in the past 36 months, and no more than 1 in the past 12 months; clean PSP with minimal violations (overall record is reviewed and considered)
- Must have your own truck, 2000 or newer, that passes DOT and NWT inspection — no company trucks and no truck lease programs
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.
If you are an experienced owner operator looking for steady miles, strong pay, and a company that treats you like a name and not a truck number, we would love to talk.
Requirements
- Minimum 25 years of age
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 2 years verifiable tractor/trailer OTR experience
- 10 years of work history on the application with no gaps
- 3 years verifiable DOT drug and alcohol history
- Minimum 6 months flatbed experience (pipe, steel, lumber, coils, heavy equipment)
- Must pass a DOT physical (within the last 30 days) and DOT pre-employment drug screen
- No more than 3 moving violations in the past 36 months and no more than 1 in the past 12 months
- Clean PSP with minimal violations
- Must own your own truck, 2000 or newer, that passes DOT and NWT inspection (no company trucks, no truck lease programs)
Benefits
- 88% of gross linehaul
- 100% fuel surcharge paid to you
- Typical annual gross $200,000–$250,000+
- Weekly pay by ACH direct deposit (2-week hold back)
- $1,000 sign-on bonus paid the first week
- Fuel discount program at all major truck stops
- IFTA provided — filed and paid at no cost to you
- No required escrow account (optional maintenance account)
- Yearly safety bonus, clean inspection bonus, and safety awards
- Trailer lease program (pending availability)
- Base plate program
- Flatbed equipment purchase program
- ELD, camera, and tablet provided at no cost ($20/week monitoring fee)
- Home every weekend, with many drivers through the house midweek
- No forced dispatch
- Year-round freight backed by Louisiana-Pacific ownership
- Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance available
- Fuel card
- Passenger ride along program
- Pet rider program
- Referral program
- Online orientation with only 5–6 hours on site
CDL Class A · Haul: Regional · Freight: Flatbed · Home time: Home every weekend
Pay: $234,000 – $286,000/year
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Relocation package