Armstrong Transportation is always ready to welcome new owner-operators to our regional fleet. We've had owner-operators as a key part of our fleet for over 15 years, so we understand the goals, challenges and needs of owner-operators. We believe our combination of predictable mileage pay on every dispatched mile and top weekly miles are ideal for the owner-operator looking for a steady, consistent and profitable opportunity.
Every driver in our regional fleet has been home every weekend for years. Even more, if a driver needs to be home during the week for a family event, doctor's appointment or any other reason, we make sure the driver is home when needed all while still maximizing the driver's miles and income for the week.
If we had our way, every load in our network would be a preloaded pickup and a drop delivery. Right now, about 85% of our runs are drop and hook. We will continue to work with our customers to add as many drop & hook loads as possible.
We know every driver has a few favorite runs. We'll take the time to learn how you like to run and do our best to keep you on your preferred routes as often as possible.
We understand that finding safe overnight parking can be a challenge. That's why we have many shippers and receivers in our network that allow overnight parking at their facility. In fact, parking availability is one of the first questions we ask a potential new customer.
When possible, we will plan you on multiple trips at one time, so you know where and when you're picking up next before you start a trip. This extra planning allows drivers to plan their trip better and get more miles by connecting two trips together. We aren't able to do a multi-trip plan for every driver every time, but we do it as often as possible.
Every driver is assigned to a specific tractor. We offer Freightliner and International tractors with a mix of manual and automatic transmissions. We add new equipment every year and we'll do everything we can to put you in a truck that matches your preferences.
Armstrong Transportation has some of the top safety scores around...and we plan to keep it that way. From operating safely to preventing accidents and injuries, our entire company remains focused on the safety of our team and the motoring public that we proudly serve.
While we pride ourselves on getting all our drivers home every weekend, we do have weekend freight as well. Drivers use the weekend freight to pick up some extra miles or to make up the miles missed because of a day off during the normal week. Much of the weekend freight is day-trips within 235 miles of Memphis, Little Rock and other areas of our network.
We do our best to make every day perfect for our drivers, but as you know, trucking isn't always perfect. Things like canceled loads, delays at customers and breakdowns are going to happen. When they do, every member of the Armstrong team will be working hard to resolve problems and correct issues as quickly as possible. Fortunately at Armstrong, these things don't happen often, but when they do, Armstrong is going to step up every time with detention pay, breakdown pay and other solutions to make things right for our valuable drivers.
$1.28 per dispatched loaded mile
$1.28 per dispatched empty mile
Plus fuel surcharge on every paid mile - both loaded and empty miles
Fuel surcharge is adjusted weekly based on the DOE National Average Diesel Fuel Price
Earn an additional $0.10 per mile on every mile over 2,400 each week. With the bonus, a 3,000 mile week at a base of $1.28 per mile will actually earn $1.30 per mile on all miles plus the fuel surcharge.
Maintain a clean safety record and earn a bonus of 1 cent per mile for all paid miles during the bonus period. Safe owner-operators can earn an extra $1,000 to $1,750 or more per year in safety bonuses.
Updated weekly based on the DOE National Average Price Per Gallon for Diesel Fuel
$2.990 - $3.049 pays $0.15 per mile
$3.950 - $4.009 pays $0.33 per mile
$4.970 - $5.029 pays $0.50 per mile
Scale shown continues up and down as shown in 6 cent per gallon increments.
From time to time, an owner-operator may run a shorter trip under 250 miles. These trips pay a higher rate per loaded mile.
$1.30 on 200 - 249 loaded miles
$1.33 on 150 - 199 loaded miles
$1.36 on 100 - 149 loaded miles
$1.40 on 50 - 99 loaded miles
$1.45 on 0- 49 loaded miles
Detention: $25 per hour after 2 hours
Extra Stops: $25 per stop
Layover: $125 per event
Detention, layovers and extra stops are not common occurrences with us, but when they do happen, we'll always make sure you are compensated fairly.
$0.20 per gallon fuel discount at Love's
Free Prepass
Free I-pass
Absolutely no hidden fees or charges.
We know every driver has a few favorite runs. We'll take the time to learn how you like to run and do our best to keep you on your preferred routes as often as possible.
We never force dispatch owner-operators. At the same time, because of the quality of our freight, it's very rare that an owner-operator refuses a load. We take the time to know which runs our drivers prefer and do our best to keep all drivers on their preferred runs as often as possible.
2015 or newer tractor
2+ years of recent CDL-A experience
Valid Class A license
25+ years of age
No felony convictions
No DUI or drug charges
Excellent PSP and MVR
Steady Job History
$1,000 Escrow
Submit a secure electronic application today and we'll get to work on next steps.
We are available by phone Monday through Friday. Please give us a call.
Email us with questions or tell us about yourself and we'll respond right away.
Armstrong Transportation - Memphis, TN
Copyright © 2024 Armstrong Transportation - All Rights Reserved.