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CDL-A Owner Operator Flatbed Driver — Regional, 76% of Linehaul

Columbus, IN Posted Apr 17, 2026

  • Heavy Haul
  • Regional

Pay

From $200k/yr

Location
Columbus, IN
Equipment
Heavy Haul
Route
Regional · USA only
Experience
1+ year

About this job

Our company, part of Bennett International Group, is looking for owner operator flatbed drivers to run regional routes out of Columbus, IN. You get consistent home time, daily pay, and the freedom to run your own business with strong freight rates.

Pay

  • Potential to earn $200,000+ per year
  • You keep 76% of linehaul revenue
  • Paid daily, so every day can be a payday
  • 100% fuel surcharge (FSC) passed to you
  • Quarterly and annual safety bonuses, with more than $600K paid out in safety bonuses each year
  • Plate program lets you spread that cost over 20 weeks

Home time and routes

  • Regional lanes with regular, predictable home time
  • No forced dispatch, so you control your schedule

What you'll haul

  • Flatbed, step-deck, and heavy haul freight
  • Backed by a large network of agents and established customers

Equipment requirements

  • No age limit on tractors
  • Open deck trucks need a headache rack with chains, straps, and ratchets installed (ask your recruiter about chain sizing)

Requirements

  • At least 23 years old with 2 years of driving experience
  • 1 year of verifiable OTR or regional experience in the last 3 years, matching the type of operation you're applying for
  • For open deck work, 6 months of flatbed experience within the last 2 years
  • If your flatbed experience is older (between 2 and 10 years ago but at least 6 months), you can still qualify by completing a load securement training session during orientation
  • Must pass a DOT physical and drug screen; current long-form physicals with 6+ months remaining are accepted

Benefits and support

  • Fuel discounts and daily fuel strategy support
  • National tire account program
  • Business accounting support for your operation
  • Health benefits available
  • Advanced dispatch and tracking technology
  • Pet and rider programs available

Our company has been a trusted name in trucking for more than 100 years, giving owner operators the freight, rates, and support to build a profitable business while getting home on a regular schedule.

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