EM Way - 5479
Owner Operators
Location: Port Arthur, Texas
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: May 5, 2026
Job id: 86421c-7776
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
