Owners Operators and Fleet Owners

Welcome to Werner Enterprises Owner Operator Recruiting Department

Are you interested in becoming an Owner Operator for Werner Enterprises? If so, we are interested in hearing from you. Thanks to our many divisions and diverse operations, you, as an Owner Operator, have the flexibility of working for a division that suits your lifestyle.

Founded in 1956, Werner remains to be a premier transportation and logistics company, with coverage throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and China. Werner is licensed NVOCC and U.S. Customs Broker. Werner's Global headquarters located in Omaha, Neb., has 12 terminals across the country.

If you are interested in applying for a position, please call our Owner Operator Recruiting department at (800) 346-2818 Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

General Qualifications

  • Have recent verifiable tractor trailer experience
  • Have a valid class (A) CDL
  • Be at least 21 years old
  • Meet DOT requirements
  • Pass a company physical, including substance screening
  • Have stable verifiable work history
  • Have an acceptable driving record
  • Be able to perform duties of the job

Please contact us today at (800) 462-1702 or (800) 346-2818.

Pay

Werner Enterprises offers owner operators the flexibility of driving for the service that best suits your lifestyle and the ability to influence your own pay. Owner operators can also increase their pay by becoming a trainer.

Please contact us today at (800) 462-1702 or (800) 346-2818.

Settlements

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Go To Benefits in the Employment section.

Additional Benefits:

  • Weekly Settlements: direct deposit available
  • Fuel Surcharge: Earn fuel surcharge on both loaded and deadhead miles
  • Loading/Unloading Pay: 100 percent Lumper pay when approved
  • Scale tickets paid
  • Freight: Major transportation company with centralized computer dispatch; satellite communications. Headquartered in Omaha, Neb. Your own truck manager for the personal attention you deserve
  • Cash Advances: EFS Cash Advance ($4 fee) with settlement deduction
  • Charge Fuel: Nationwide fuel stops with in-station charge card (no fee)
  • Discount Fuel: Reduced prices at terminals
  • Maintenance: 24-Hour satellite communication for repairs with settlement deduction. Maintenance escrow fund recommended
  • Reduced Prices: Discounts on parts and tires (five percent service charge)
  • Trailers: Fleet of dry vans, temperature-controlled vans and flatbed (all near new) with all maintenance and repairs furnished
  • Taxes: State fuel and mileage taxes filed by Werner Enterprises with settlement charge back for fuel purchased and mile taxes
  • Tolls: Authorized toll tickets paid by carrier. Toll charge cards for KS, IN, NJ, IL, MA, NY, OH, PA, and an OK Pike Pass
  • License & Permits: Nebraska base plate and permits furnished at no cost
  • Purchase Plan: Werner Enterprises' fleet tractors available at reasonable prices. Low down payment/third party financing available to qualified buyers. Truck payments may be made through settlement deductions
  • Drivers: Required training, drug testing, and orientation furnished at no cost (2-1/2 day program)
  • Fleets - Ask about extra pay/mile for fleets

Please contact us today at (800) 462-1702 or (800) 346-2818.

Opportunities

  • Van Division - This is our largest division. It transports a variety of commodities for a diverse customer base.
  • Dedicated - Hauling freight for a specific customer. Usually offers weekly home time.
  • TCU & Flatbed Divisions - These divisions provide transportation for customers with more specialized trailer needs.
  • Teams - A division made up of 100% Owner Operators. This division is designed for teams who want the highest possible production.
  • Regional - Hauling general freight within a specific region of the country. This division offers weekly home time.

Please contact us today at (800) 462-1702 or (800) 346-2818.

Conditions

Rider Policy

Any passenger with a Werner rider pass can ride, as long as an Owner Operator is in compliance with DOT regulations.

To Run In Our Fleet Your Tractor Must:

  • Be a recent model, no older than 5 years; but will accept older equipment if in excellent shape
  • Have a 275" (or shorter) wheel base, fifth wheel not higher than 48" and a stack height of at least 13'4"
  • Have a blind spot mirror, business-like paint color and custom equipment
  • Pass company visual inspection & meet Werner equipment requirements
  • Note: Werner provides all flatbed equipment. Owner Operator provides headache rack
  • Must not weigh more than 19,000 pounds for Van Division with one-half tank fuel and 20,000 pounds for Flatbed Division

Operator Must Provide:

  • Tractor - Must pass Company inspection and meet Werner equipment requirement
  • Driver - Must be 21 years old with recent verifiable tractor-trailer experience and pass all other Werner and DOT requirements
  • Expenses - All operating and maintenance cost of equipment furnished by operator. Advance and settlement deductions available
  • Insurance - Proof of physical damage, bobtail and workers' compensation insurance. Program available for purchase of this coverage at group rates
  • PL/PD and cargo provided with $500 deductible each. Trailer has $1000 deductible but maximum occurrence is $1,500
  • Physical damage insurance at 3.50% book value
  • Bobtail insurance at $35 per month
  • Licensing Paper - Copy of title in your name and bill of sale to show cost of tractor
  • Weight certificate - 2290 Schedule I, showing payment of highway use tax (current year)
  • Deposit - Bond Deposit of $500. (Will be deducted from settlements; Cash not required)

Teams/Trainers

Owner Operators can train their own drivers/employees and will also be allowed to train Company Students. Drivers for the owner operator must be qualified under Werner's standards.

Please contact us today at (800) 462-1702 or (800) 346-2818.