Buchanan Owner Operator

Drive Your Success as an Owner-Op with Buchanan Hauling

Owner Operator Driver

Ready for a new opportunity? Buchanan is looking for Owner-Operators across the U.S. for Dry Van, Flatbeds, Heavy Haul, and more. Enjoy reliable pay, seamless support, and a team that values your success. Drive with a company that makes the road easier—partner with Buchanan and join the team today!

To fill out our application, you will need to know the following:

  • Social Security Number
  • Home address history for the past 3 years
  • Current driver's license number and driver's license history for the past 3 years
  • Employment history up to 10 years
  • History of traffic accidents, violations, and/or convictions from the last 3 years (including DUI or reckless driving conviction and license suspension)
  • Military history (if applicable)

 

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Dry Van, Flatbed, Heavy Haul, Conestoga, and Crewmember

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Home time is based on what, and where you are driving. We have driver positions that accommodate the following home-time schedule:

  • Home Daily
  • Home Weekends
  • Home Every Other Weekend
  • Home Every 3-4 Weekends.

 

What It Means To Be An Owner-Operator For Buchanan

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  1. NO FORCED DISPATCH!
  2. 100% of fuel surcharge, tarping, and stop charges passed on to owner-operator.
  3. Payroll is directly deposited into your bank account weekly.
  4. Scan your Bills of Ladings from truck stops or by smartphone app
  5. Comdata fuel cards
  6. Company-paid cargo and liability insurance
  7. No Charge for trailers
  8. We use Samsara in all trucks. This will be installed during orientation.
  9. Smart Drive free of charge and optional
  10. Contractor revenue: 
    1. 68% of GROSS Line Haul
      • No trailer rental, or fees
      • No Samsara or E-log fees
      • No cargo or liability insurance fees
    2. 65% of GROSS Line Haul (if pulling RGN or larger)
      • No trailer rental, or fees
      • No Samsara or E-log fees
      • No cargo or liability insurance fees
    3. 75% of GROSS Line Haul (if you have your own trailer)
      • No Samsara or E-log fees
      • No cargo or liability insurance fees
Cost


Cost Price Frequency
Base Plate Program $45.00 (Weekly, unless you have your own)
Heavy Haul Plate $47.50 (Weekly)
Escrow Account $100.00 (Weekly for 20 Weeks)
IFTA Fuel Taxes $15.00* (Weekly)
IRS 2290 $10.58 (Weekly)
Trippak/Transflo $5.00 (Weekly)
Administrative Fee $5.00 (Weekly)
Total $180.85

*Every 90 days a report is provided if you purchased enough fuel in the states in which you traveled your fuel tax escrow is refunded

Insurance costs:
  1. Physical Damage – 4.39% of insured value, then divide by 52 for weekly deduction
  2. Mechanical Breakdown Insurance - $3.50 (Weekly)
  3. Bobtail/Non-Trucking - $8.00 per week deduction. This coverage is required.
  4. Occupational Accident Insurance - $33.46 per week deduction. This coverage is required.

 

Want to work for Buchanan? Here is what you need...

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  1. At least 2 years of recent verifiable experience with a class A CDL
  2. Tractor must pass a new DOT inspection and be e-log compatible.
  3. No more than 6 employers in the last 36 months
  4. No more than 1 speeding ticket within the last 36 months
  5. No cell phone violations within the last 36 months

 

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