Description

Owner Operator | Dry Van
Location: Michigan
Company: Sweet Express LLC
Pay: $0.50 to $0.56 per mile
Route Type: otr
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We’ve recently expanded our fleet with a large number of new 2026 trucks, offering drivers modern, well-equipped equipment. As part of a family-oriented group of companies, we’re committed to integrity, second chances, and putting people before profits. We deliver stable dry van freight, reliable modern equipment, and strong earning potential for safety-focused CDL-A drivers.

Company Driver (W-2)

• Competitive Pay: Up to 56 CPM (based on experience) with consistent weekly mileage of 2,700–3,300 miles.
• Freight: 70% drop-and-hook with 70% contracted/customer freight.
• Home Time: Flexible tiered schedule that rewards longer runs — 14 days out / 2 days home, scaling up to 12 weeks out / 10 days home.
• Running Area: All 48 states — no forced dispatch to NYC.
• Equipment: 2020–2026 Kenworths, Freightliners, and Internationals equipped with APUs, refrigerators, and ELD tablets. Governed at a comfortable 70 mph.
• Additional Pay: Breakdown/Layover ($100/day after first 24 hours), Detention ($15/hour after 2–3 hours), and Stop Pay.
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance (available the 1st of the month following hire). PTO offered.
• Pet & Rider Policy Available

Lease Purchase Owner Operator (1099) – MTE Leasing Highlights

• High Earnings Potential: Keep 80% of gross per load, with top performers earning up to $300,000 annually.
• Low Entry Cost: Flexible payment plans with 0% interest options (no credit check).
• Fleet: Late-model 2020–2025 Kenworths, Freightliners, and Internationals, with new 2026 units being added regularly.
• Bonuses & Perks: $500 bonus 30 days post-hire, $500 bonus every 10,000 loaded miles, plus safety inspection bonuses, Love’s fuel/parts/maintenance/tire discounts.
• Freedom & Support: Be your own boss with flexible home time. Operate under Sweet Express authority with weekly settlements and full back-office support (plates, IFTA, etc. at cost).
• Pet & Rider Policy Available

Requirements

• Must have 3 months of recent, verifiable tractor-trailer experience pulling 48-53ft trailers (Class A) 
• Must have a valid CDL-A
• Must have a valid DOT medical card
• SAP Applicants must be completed with Step 5 of the RTD process
• Must be able to pass a road test
• Must be able to pass a DOT drug screen