For owner-operators
Your truck. Our freight desk.
Keep the independence you bought the truck for — and hand off the load-hunting, dispatch, and paperwork.
Requirements
What you need to partner
- 24 years or older
- 3+ years of combined CDL experience
- Acceptable MVR — no major violations in the last 3 years
- Your own car-hauling trailer, or interest in our trailer-rental program
What you get
Support that pays for itself
Freight that stays steady
Run our high-volume California lanes with a dispatcher who keeps your calendar full.
Quick Pay after every load
Settlement within two business days of paperwork — no factoring, no deductions for it.
Keep your independence
Your truck, your business. We handle freight, dispatch, and the paperwork behind it.
Trailer rentals
Need a Cottrell? Rent one from us and switch to owning when the numbers work.
Compliance handled
IFTA, IRP, permits, DQ files, and audit support kept current so you can drive.
Lease-to-own path
Move toward full ownership on a schedule that matches your revenue.
How to apply
Three steps to your first load
- Step 01
Apply & get pre-qualified
Send your CDL and MVR — we run a quick pre-qualification and open your DQ file.
- Step 02
Screening & orientation
Drug screen, background check, and a short orientation on our trucks and lanes.
- Step 03
Get your truck & dispatcher
Get matched to a company truck, meet your dispatcher, and take your first load.
Get started
Partner application
Questions
Owner-operator FAQ
Do I run under my own authority or yours?
Owner-operators run under Onway’s authority. You keep ownership of your truck and your business; we provide the freight, dispatch, and back-office support.
What are the lanes like?
Our core freight moves in and out of California — Texas, Florida, the East Coast, and the Midwest. Dispatch plans your next load before the current one delivers.
Can I rent a trailer from Onway?
Yes. We offer Cottrell trailer rentals, and you can move to a lease-to-own arrangement when the revenue supports it.
How does pay work?
You are paid a percentage on the loads you run, released through Quick Pay within two business days of complete paperwork. Your recruiter will show real settlement examples.