The over-the-road trucking landscape is undergoing a massive structural shift. Between skyrocketing insurance premiums, fluctuating spot rates and recent landmark court rulings surrounding freight broker liability, top national shippers are re-evaluating how they move their freight.
Recent legal precedents holding freight brokers accountable for safety selectiveness and catastrophic accident claims have triggered a widespread “flight to safety.” Major shippers are actively pulling volume away from pure freight brokers and redirecting their high-yield freight to established, asset-backed carriers. For fleet owners running 100 to 500 Class 8 trucks, this market shift presents both a major challenge and an unprecedented opportunity to scale.
If you are ready to move more, scale further and protect your business, it’s time to team up with Werner®. Your fleet is your business, and empty miles cost you money. By joining the Werner Owner Operator Fleet Program, we connect your OTR operations directly with premium, consistent shippers so you never waste a mile—or ride out a volatile spot market. Working with Werner lets your mid-sized OTR fleet capture shifting high-yield demand while running under our corporate authority and safety umbrella, effectively shielding your business from skyrocketing premiums and liability risks. You run your business your way, but with the elite backing, risk mitigation and premium freight of an industry leader behind every mile.
Our program is built on three core pillars designed to keep your trucks moving and your margins strong:
- Consistent OTR Miles: Keep moving and cut downtime with an extensive national network featuring 80% drop-and-hook OTR freight, pre-managed appointments and full pay for both loaded and empty miles.
- Higher Profitability & Growth: Boost your bottom line with competitive weekly settlements, lucrative fleet scale and growth bonuses and massive corporate discounts on fuel, tires and maintenance to lower your overhead instantly.
- 24/7 Enterprise Fleet Support: Protect your business and retain your drivers with round-the-clock roadside breakdown assistance, complimentary cargo insurance, advanced routing and HOS tech and full access to our nationwide terminal network.
(Program Qualification Note: This enterprise program is specifically designed for established Over-The-Road Class 8 fleets operating 100 to 500 tractors. We do not currently support sprinter vans, box trucks or local daily operations.)
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