Independent Contractor OTR Driver, CDL-A/B — $0.90–$1.35/mile + Fuel Surcharge

This is an over-the-road independent contractor (1099) driving position hauling loads in Arizona and Nevada. You pick the loads you want, get paid per mile plus a fuel surcharge, and can qualify for several bonuses. It is not a company driver or owner/operator role.

Pay

• You earn a per-mile rate plus a fuel surcharge. The total, surcharge included, is $0.90 to $1.35 per mile depending on the load. A separate wage range line in the posting lists $0.72 to $1.35 per mile, so confirm the exact rate with the company.

• The fuel surcharge is figured from your truck type, loaded miles and the weekly national fuel average.

• Drivers typically pay no more than $1.45 per gallon out of pocket for fuel.

• Same Day Pay is available once your required paperwork and logs are submitted and verified.

Bonuses

Bonus programs are open to qualifying drivers, and eligibility requirements apply:

• Referral bonus: Summer Referral Bonus of up to $600 for each driver you refer who gets contracted

• Clean inspection bonus

• Mileage bonus

• Load bonus

• Safety bonus

How the work runs

• This is OTR work, not local or regional.

• You choose which loads to take, but you need to complete 3 to 5 loads a month to stay active.

• Show up on time for every pickup and delivery appointment.

• Fill out all required paperwork completely on every load.

• Keep accurate daily DOT logs in the MOTIVE app for the length of your contract. Paper logs are not accepted.

• Check in with your dispatcher at least once a week, even in weeks when you are not hauling for them.

Requirements

• Class A or Class B CDL

• At least 1 full year of verifiable OTR CMV driving experience within the last 3 years

• A fairly clean driving record and a solid work history

• Solid understanding of DOT hours-of-service rules

• Good communication and a professional, positive attitude

• On-time submission of all documents

Benefits

• None. This is a 1099 position with no benefits offered.