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EM Way - 5479

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Location: Laredo, Texas

Employment Type: Full Time

Date Posted: May 5, 2026

Job id: 86421c-3873

Hiring solo/team OOs (must have power unit + trailer OR rent one of our trailers for low-

cost)


Your company, your choice. Non-forced or self-dispatch options. The revenue that you earn is based on where you run, type of freight you haul (van, flatbed, reefer, or step- deck), and how often you go home. 


EM Way offers various contract options to best serve each OO’s needs. 

  • 98% of the Gross
  • 90% of the Gross
  • 80% of the Gross


(Current solos are earning between $6-10K a week.)

Job Highlights: 

  • Self-dispatch or let our trained staff take care of the hassle for you (non-forced).  We send you copies of all customer rate sheets as proof of the agreed upon rate.
  • By utilizing our fuel discount app and selecting the best savings you can save as much as $500 (or more) a week in fuel discounts.
  • Experienced support staff responds rapidly and professionally to trucking problems.
  • Safety staff who work for the drivers instead of against them 
  • Weekly Direct Deposit (Tuesdays)
  • No touch freight
  • Passengers welcomed and pets encouraged
  • Reliable freight network
  • Low cost trailer rentals: flats, steps, vans and reefers
  • No onsite orientation required
  • Tire and General Maintenance discounts offered


Suggested qualifying questions:

  • Do you own your own tractor/power unit? - YES.
  • Do you own your own trailer or willing to rent a van/flatbed, reefer or step-deck trailer from us at a low weekly cost? - YES.
  • Do you have at least 2 years verifiable experience? - YES.
  • Are you willing to run OTR or regionally (we do not have any local options)? - YES.
  • Are you able to purchase your own tags (IRP)? - YES.
  • Are you an SAP driver? - NO.


Requirements

  • Must have a CDL A
  • Must have a Sleeper Truck or willing to rent a Ryder truck through us (no lease
  • purchases available)
  • Must have a trailer or willing to rent a trailer from us (choose from van, flatbed or step-
  • deck)
  • Must be able to purchase your own tags (IRP)
  • Must have 2 years verifiable experience for the lanes you want to run
  • No Local freight
  • No SAP Drivers


Additional Bonuses to leasing with us …

  • Discounted Physical Damage & Bobtail Insurance
  • Pre-Pass (tolls & scales)​
  • Rental Trucks to keep you moving through your major breakdowns
  • Support staff to assist you with any freight related issue so you can relax and let us handle your stress 

 

PAY & EXPENSES 

Pay will vary depending on which contract you feel works best for your business. Our fees and/or percentages include the following: ELD, All required insurances including Occupational Accident (excludes physical damage on the truck)

Optional Deductions are:

1. Physical Damage & Bobtail (Insurance that covers your truck)

2. Pre-Pass Tolls (we deduct all toll charges during the 2nd week of each month)

3. Trailer Rentals will vary depending on the contract you choose: see below


90 & 98% Contracts Trailer Rentals: PER WEEK - Van $240.00 / Flatbed (48 foot)

$290.00 / Reefer $500.00 / Step-deck (48 or 53 foot) $300.00

80% Contract Trailer Rental Week - Van $0 / Flatbed (48 foot) $190.00 / Step-deck (48 or 53 foot) $200.00