Find your path to growth and success
No matter where you are in your professional driving journey, there’s a place for you as an owner-operator with ArcBest. Learn what you need to know — including how to set up your career path, earn good money and unlock growth opportunities.
Six essential things to know about working as an owner-operator
Find out what sets us apart so you can get the most out of your experience:
There are multiple ways to drive with us
We understand that driving is not a one-size-fits-all career. When you join our contract carrier network, we meet you where you are and help you maximize your opportunities.
As an independent owner-operator, you can be your own boss and run profitably in your preferred region.
Fleet drivers can learn from the industry’s most experienced professionals without the added responsibility of truck ownership.
Fleet owners can reduce overhead costs by utilizing savings like insurance discounts, fuel discounts, and driver recruiting services. Want to grow your fleet? You gain access to equipment deals that are only possible through our network and relationships.
Note: All drivers and vehicle owners are independent contractors.
Being a road warrior is part of the job
Expedited driving can be very profitable, but the trade-off is that it often requires long stretches away from home. However, you can run nationwide with access to ArcBest’s diverse nationwide freight network. The more you drive, the more opportunity to earn.
Driving teams can grow profits faster
Teams are highly sought-after in expedited shipping because they can stay on the move around the clock, resulting in faster deliveries. That also equates to more earning potential as the miles add up. Learn more about the benefits of team driving.
Staying organized is critical to success
ArcBest has earned a reputation for meeting customers’ needs by delivering high-value, time-sensitive freight quickly, safely, and intact. You can do the same — and more — as an owner-operator. We’ll teach you how to efficiently manage your business and support you along the way so you can focus on driving.
Mentors can accelerate your growth
Connecting with experienced expediters is invaluable. They can help you learn the ins and outs of the business, what to do and what to avoid. If you’re a fleet driver with ownership aspirations, our network of experienced owner-operators can be a tremendous resource as you settle in and learn the business.
We offer a simple path to truck ownership
Our partnership with Expediter Services (ES) makes finding a path to truck ownership or growing your fleet easier than ever. Explore our exclusive, non-traditional lease purchase program to find out how you can get into a new truck — or add trucks to your fleet — with no money down and flexible finance options.
Note: Lease is signed directly with Expediter Services
Ready to advance your career?
Earn consistent pay with industry-leading benefits and much more. Position yourself, your team, or your fleet for sustainable success. Find out how ArcBest can help.