For Owner Operators
Grow Your Business With the Right Carrier.
Bring your truck. Build your business. Partner with a team that understands what it takes to run an independent operation.
Why Partner With Freightage
Bring Your Truck. Build Your Business.
Partner with Freightage for dependable freight opportunities, responsive support and a team that understands what it takes to run an independent operation.
Headquartered in Blue Island, Illinois. Hover any state — freight opportunities for owner operators reach coast to coast.
What You Get
A Partnership, Not Just a Contract.
Running your own operation is hard enough. We focus on the things that make it easier — consistent freight, real communication, and support when you need it.
Freight Opportunities
Consistent access to freight so your truck stays loaded and moving.
Dispatch Support
Responsive dispatch that helps plan loads around your business.
Load Consistency
Planning that aims to keep your truck earning, not sitting idle.
Real Communication
Direct lines to dispatch and operations — no runaround.
Operational Support
A team that understands independent operations and backs you up.
Partnership Model
Built around communication and long-term working relationships.
The Process
How It Works
Apply
Submit your application through our secure application partner, IntelliApp.
Application Review
Our team reviews your equipment, documentation and experience.
Onboarding
Program details, expectations and next steps are confirmed directly with you.
On the Road
Start running freight with dispatch and support behind you.
Requirements
What It Takes to Partner With Freightage.
These are the baseline requirements. Final program details are confirmed during your application review.
- Own or lease qualifying equipment
- Valid CDL Class A license
- Active operating documentation
- Clean, verifiable safety record
We do not publish pay percentages, fees or deductions here — current program details are reviewed directly with you during the application process.
In Their Words
What Our Owner Operators Say
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Common Questions
Owner Operator FAQ
Qualifying equipment is reviewed during the application process, based on age, condition and compliance. Our team will confirm whether your truck qualifies as part of onboarding.
Both owned and leased equipment can qualify. Your specific situation is reviewed directly with our team during the application process.
Our dispatch team works directly with you to plan loads around your equipment and availability, with responsive communication throughout.
You'll need a valid CDL Class A license and active operating documentation for your equipment. Our team will guide you through anything else required during review.
Click Apply as an Owner Operator anywhere on this page. You'll be directed to our secure application partner, IntelliApp, and our recruiting team will follow up directly.
Ready to Grow Your Business?
Partner with a carrier that understands what it takes to run an independent operation.