CDL-A Flatbed Owner Operators Needed in Richardson, Texas

Gross $6,000–$9,500+ Per Week With 100% Fuel Surcharge, Weekly Settlements, No Forced Dispatch and Flexible Home Time.

CDL-A Flatbed Owner Operator Jobs in Richardson, Texas
CDL-A Flatbed Owner Operator Jobs in Richardson, Texas

Lone Star SteelSpan Transport is seeking experienced CDL-A flatbed owner operators in Richardson, Texas, and surrounding Dallas–Fort Worth communities.

We are looking for dependable independent contractors who understand open-deck transportation, cargo securement, customer service, and the responsibilities involved in operating an independent trucking business.

Available opportunities may include Texas regional, dedicated, short-haul, and over-the-road flatbed freight. Depending on customer demand and owner-operator qualifications, freight may include steel, pipe, lumber, building materials, machinery, industrial equipment, fabricated metal, construction products, and project cargo.

Whether you want to operate throughout Texas and neighboring states or stay out longer to maximize weekly revenue, our operations team will help identify freight that aligns with your equipment, preferred lanes, revenue goals, experience, and home-time needs.

No forced dispatch. You decide which available loads make sense for your business.

Richardson Flatbed Owner-Operator Position Overview

Position: CDL-A Flatbed Owner Operator
Location: Richardson, Texas
Contract Type: Independent Contractor
Equipment: Class 8 tractor with an approved open-deck trailer arrangement
Freight: Flatbed, step deck, Conestoga, and specialized open-deck freight
Operating Area: Texas regional, dedicated, Southeast, Midwest, or OTR
Home Time: Home-weekend opportunities available on selected regional lanes
Potential Weekly Gross: $6,000–$9,500+
Premium Weekly Gross Potential: $9,000–$12,000+ on qualifying specialized or high-mileage weeks
Compensation: Percentage of linehaul revenue
Fuel Surcharge: 100% of applicable fuel surcharge
Settlement Schedule: Weekly direct deposit
Dispatch: Non-forced
Trailer Options: Bring your own approved trailer or use an available carrier trailer
Experience Required: Recent verifiable CDL-A and open-deck experience


Flatbed Owner-Operator Compensation

Qualified flatbed owner-operators may receive:

  • 70%–75% of linehaul revenue when using a carrier-provided trailer

  • 80% of linehaul revenue when bringing an approved flatbed or step-deck trailer

  • Opportunities to earn up to 82% based on equipment and program qualifications

  • 100% of applicable fuel surcharge

  • 100% of approved accessorial compensation

  • Potential weekly gross revenue of $6,000–$9,500+

  • Potential to gross $9,000–$12,000+ during qualifying specialized, oversize, high-mileage, or premium-freight weeks

  • Weekly settlements

  • Direct deposit

  • Fuel advances on approved loads

  • Tarp compensation

  • Detention compensation

  • Layover compensation

  • Additional-stop compensation

  • Truck ordered not used compensation

  • Driver-assist compensation when applicable

  • Oversize and overweight compensation

  • Permit and escort reimbursement when approved

  • Referral incentives

  • Clean roadside-inspection incentives when offered

Actual revenue depends on freight rates, accepted loads, equipment, mileage, operating region, deadhead, commodity, securement requirements, market conditions, time on the road, and the owner-operator’s business decisions.

Gross revenue is the total amount paid to the truck before fuel, maintenance, insurance, taxes, trailer charges, tolls, permits, equipment costs, and other business expenses.

No particular gross-revenue or take-home amount is guaranteed.

Owner-Operator Transition Bonus

Qualified flatbed owner-operators may be eligible for a transition bonus of up to $5,000, paid in scheduled installments.

A sample bonus schedule may include:

  • $1,000 after completing the first qualifying load

  • $1,000 after 30 days of active service

  • $1,000 after 60 days of active service

  • $2,000 after 90 days of active service

The contractor must remain active and in good standing to receive each installment.

Complete eligibility requirements, minimum activity standards, payment dates, and repayment conditions—if any—will be provided in writing before onboarding.


Richardson and Dallas–Fort Worth Flatbed Freight

Richardson-area owner-operators may have access to open-deck freight originating in or moving through Dallas, Fort Worth, Garland, Plano, McKinney, Mesquite, Arlington, and other North Texas freight markets.

Available commodities may include:

  • Structural steel

  • Steel coils

  • Steel plate

  • Pipe and tubing

  • Fabricated metal

  • Construction materials

  • Roofing materials

  • Lumber

  • Engineered wood

  • Concrete products

  • Scaffolding

  • Industrial machinery

  • Manufacturing equipment

  • Agricultural equipment

  • Construction equipment

  • Oilfield equipment

  • Electrical equipment

  • Transformers

  • Generators

  • HVAC equipment

  • Crated machinery

  • Palletized industrial products

  • Valves and fittings

  • Tanks

  • Cable reels

  • Precast materials

  • Project cargo

  • Oversized freight

  • Overweight freight

Freight availability varies according to customer demand, equipment, season, operating area, commodity, and owner-operator qualifications.

Available Open-Deck Freight Types

Opportunities may include:

  • Standard flatbed freight

  • Step-deck freight

  • Conestoga freight

  • Curtain-side freight

  • Building-material freight

  • Steel freight

  • Pipe freight

  • Machinery freight

  • Construction-equipment freight

  • Industrial freight

  • Dedicated customer freight

  • Texas regional freight

  • Short-haul freight

  • Round-trip freight

  • Multi-stop freight

  • Over-the-road freight

  • Oversize freight

  • Overweight freight

  • Expedited open-deck freight

  • Power-only open-deck opportunities

  • Project cargo

Load availability and trailer requirements vary by customer and operating region.

Available Trailer Types

We are interested in owner-operators using or experienced with:

  • 48-foot flatbed trailers

  • 53-foot flatbed trailers

  • Step-deck trailers

  • Drop-deck trailers

  • Conestoga trailers

  • Curtain-side trailers

  • Removable gooseneck trailers

  • Double-drop trailers

  • Stretch trailers

  • Extendable flatbeds

  • Specialized open-deck equipment

Trailer type affects load availability, freight rates, securement requirements, operating costs, and compensation.


Bring Your Own Flatbed Trailer

Owner-operators with an approved flatbed, step deck, or Conestoga trailer are encouraged to apply.

Bringing your own trailer may provide:

  • A higher percentage of linehaul revenue

  • Greater control over trailer availability

  • Access to freight matching your equipment

  • Fewer delays waiting for an assigned trailer

  • No carrier trailer rental charge

  • Greater flexibility when choosing loads

  • More control over trailer maintenance

  • Access to specialized freight

  • The ability to use familiar securement equipment

Owner-provided trailers must generally:

  • Pass a complete DOT inspection

  • Be structurally sound

  • Have safe flooring

  • Have operational lights and brakes

  • Have safe tires and suspension

  • Meet customer loading requirements

  • Be properly registered and insured

  • Carry the required securement equipment

  • Meet applicable trailer-age requirements

  • Have a safe working deck

  • Be free from unresolved mechanical or structural defects

Final trailer approval is subject to inspection.


Carrier Trailer Options

Flatbed and step-deck trailers may be available to qualified contractors who own a qualifying tractor but do not currently own an open-deck trailer.

Trailer options may include:

  • 48-foot flatbed trailers

  • 53-foot flatbed trailers

  • Step-deck trailers

  • Fixed weekly trailer rental

  • Percentage-based trailer programs

  • Maintenance programs

  • Tire-replacement programs

  • Roadside-repair assistance

  • Dedicated customer trailers

  • Securement-equipment packages

Trailer availability varies by location, customer demand, and equipment inventory.

All trailer charges, maintenance responsibilities, damage policies, tire expenses, inspection requirements, and insurance obligations will be explained in writing before equipment is assigned.

There should be no trailer charge before the equipment is assigned to the owner-operator.


Power-Only Flatbed Opportunities

Qualified contractors may also be considered for power-only open-deck opportunities.

Power-only freight may include:

  • Preloaded flatbed trailers

  • Dedicated trailer moves

  • Trailer repositioning

  • Customer-owned equipment

  • Short-haul open-deck freight

  • Regional flatbed freight

  • Project-based freight

  • Construction-material freight

  • Steel and pipe loads

  • Seasonal freight

Power-only contractors must meet all trailer-interchange, insurance, equipment, securement, and customer requirements.

The contractor remains responsible for inspecting the trailer, cargo, and securement before departure.


No Forced Dispatch

You are operating an independent trucking business.

You may evaluate available loads based on:

  • Total load revenue

  • Rate per loaded mile

  • Estimated rate per all mile

  • Origin and destination

  • Loaded miles

  • Estimated deadhead

  • Commodity

  • Cargo weight

  • Freight dimensions

  • Tarping requirements

  • Securement requirements

  • Appointment schedule

  • Loading method

  • Unloading method

  • Toll costs

  • Permit requirements

  • Escort requirements

  • Return-freight availability

  • Preferred operating area

  • Home-time plans

You are not required to accept every load offered.

Our dispatch team will help identify freight based on your tractor, trailer type, current location, securement experience, preferred lanes, revenue goals, and home-time needs.

Final load selection remains with the owner-operator, subject to customer, safety, equipment, insurance, and contractual requirements.


Texas Regional Flatbed Opportunities

Regional owner-operators may operate throughout:

  • Texas

  • Oklahoma

  • Arkansas

  • Louisiana

  • New Mexico

  • Kansas

  • Missouri

  • Mississippi

  • Alabama

Regional flatbed opportunities may provide:

  • Home-weekend scheduling

  • Home during the week on selected lanes

  • Repeat customers

  • Shorter trips

  • Predictable operating regions

  • Texas intrastate freight

  • North Texas freight

  • Dedicated and round-trip lanes

  • Reduced time away from home

  • Construction-material freight

  • Steel and machinery freight

  • Oilfield-support freight

  • Industrial freight

Home time depends on freight availability, accepted loads, destination, loading requirements, current location, and the owner-operator’s schedule.


Richardson and North Texas Operating Markets

Richardson provides convenient access to freight markets throughout Dallas County, Collin County, Denton County, Tarrant County, and surrounding North Texas communities.

Potential operating markets may include:

  • Richardson

  • Dallas

  • Garland

  • Plano

  • Allen

  • McKinney

  • Frisco

  • Carrollton

  • Addison

  • Farmers Branch

  • Lewisville

  • The Colony

  • Irving

  • Grand Prairie

  • Mesquite

  • Rockwall

  • Rowlett

  • Arlington

  • Fort Worth

  • Denton

  • Greenville

  • Sherman

  • Denison

  • Waxahachie

  • Midlothian

  • Ennis

  • Terrell

  • Weatherford

  • Cleburne

Specific freight lanes and volumes vary by customer demand and market conditions.


Over-the-Road Flatbed Opportunities

OTR owner-operators may have access to open-deck freight throughout:

  • Texas

  • The Southeast

  • The Midwest

  • The Great Plains

  • The Southwest

  • The Mid-Atlantic

  • Other approved operating regions

OTR opportunities may provide:

  • Longer average trip lengths

  • Higher weekly mileage potential

  • Greater load-selection options

  • Specialized freight

  • Higher gross-revenue potential

  • Oversize opportunities

  • Multi-state freight

  • Reduced dependence on one market

  • Flexible home-time scheduling

  • Planned routes back toward North Texas

Owner-operators may identify preferred operating regions, subject to customer demand and available freight.


Dedicated Flatbed Opportunities

Dedicated open-deck opportunities may be available for qualified contractors.

Dedicated freight may include:

  • Consistent customer accounts

  • Repeat pickup and delivery locations

  • Building-material freight

  • Steel products

  • Pipe and tubing

  • Manufacturing equipment

  • Industrial machinery

  • Construction products

  • Predictable operating regions

  • Round-trip freight

  • Regular schedules

  • Consistent weekly mileage

  • Home-weekend options

  • Home-daily opportunities in selected markets

Dedicated lanes are not guaranteed and may depend on customer contracts, equipment, performance, location, and availability.


Specialized and Oversize Freight

Qualified owner-operators may have access to specialized, oversize, or overweight freight.

These loads may include:

  • Construction equipment

  • Agricultural machinery

  • Industrial machinery

  • Transformers

  • Generators

  • Large tanks

  • Structural components

  • Oilfield equipment

  • Heavy fabricated products

  • Project cargo

  • Wide loads

  • Long loads

  • Tall loads

  • Overweight shipments

Specialized freight may require:

  • Additional permits

  • Route surveys

  • Pilot cars

  • Escort vehicles

  • Restricted travel hours

  • Additional securement equipment

  • Warning lights

  • Flags and banners

  • Customer-specific qualifications

  • Prior oversize experience

Owner-operators should not accept specialized freight unless their equipment, experience, insurance, and permits meet all applicable requirements.


Fuel Discount Program

Fuel is one of the largest operating expenses for an owner-operator.

Qualified contractors may receive access to a national fuel-card and discount program.

Potential benefits include:

  • Fuel discounts at participating truck stops

  • Network fuel pricing

  • Fuel advances on approved loads

  • Fuel purchases deducted from weekly settlements

  • Detailed transaction records

  • Mobile access to fuel prices

  • Reduced out-of-pocket fuel costs

  • Discounts based on network volume

  • Separate identification of fuel advances

  • Fuel-tax reporting assistance

Actual discounts vary by provider, location, fuel volume, and market conditions.


Flatbed Accessorial Compensation

Flatbed freight may require additional work beyond normal driving responsibilities.

Depending on the load and customer agreement, approved accessorial compensation may include:

  • Tarp pay

  • Detention

  • Layover

  • Additional stops

  • Driver assist

  • Truck ordered not used

  • Redelivery

  • Scale tickets

  • Toll reimbursement

  • Trailer repositioning

  • Oversize permits

  • Overweight permits

  • Pilot-car expenses

  • Escort expenses

  • Route-survey expenses

  • Additional securement

  • Jobsite delays

  • Loading delays

  • Crane delays

  • Customer-requested equipment

  • Other approved load-related expenses

Receipts, arrival times, departure times, bills of lading, permits, and supporting documents must be submitted according to company procedures.

Accessorial compensation is subject to customer approval and proper documentation.


Tarp Compensation

Loads requiring tarps may qualify for additional compensation.

Tarp pay may depend on:

  • Load size

  • Number of tarps required

  • Commodity

  • Weather-protection requirements

  • Multi-stop delivery requirements

  • Whether tarps must be removed and reapplied

  • Customer contract

  • Load complexity

The tarp-pay amount should be confirmed before accepting the load.

Owner-operators remain responsible for using safe tarping procedures and properly maintaining their tarps.


Weekly Owner-Operator Settlements

Owner-operators are paid weekly through direct deposit.

Settlement statements should clearly identify:

  • Each completed load

  • Customer linehaul revenue

  • Owner-operator percentage

  • Fuel surcharge

  • Tarp compensation

  • Detention

  • Layover

  • Additional stops

  • Driver-assist compensation

  • Oversize compensation

  • Permit reimbursement

  • Escort reimbursement

  • Fuel purchases

  • Fuel advances

  • Insurance charges

  • Trailer charges

  • ELD charges

  • Plate and permit charges

  • Escrow contributions

  • Tolls

  • Other authorized deductions

Rate confirmations and supporting load documents should be available for owner-operator review.


Transparent Deductions

All recurring and load-related deductions will be disclosed before the contractor signs a lease agreement.

Depending on the selected program, deductions may include:

  • Flatbed or step-deck trailer rental

  • Physical-damage insurance

  • Non-trucking liability insurance

  • Occupational accident coverage

  • ELD service

  • License-plate program

  • IFTA administration

  • Permit charges

  • Fuel-tax adjustments

  • Escrow or maintenance accounts

  • PrePass or toll programs

  • Fuel-card transactions

  • Securement-equipment purchases

  • Voluntary equipment or service programs

All program fees, trailer charges, insurance costs, and recurring deductions will be clearly explained in writing before the owner-operator signs the contractor agreement. Each authorized deduction will also be itemized on the weekly settlement statement.


Owner-Operator Support

Qualified contractors may receive access to:

  • Experienced flatbed dispatchers

  • Load-planning assistance

  • After-hours operational support

  • Fuel-card assistance

  • Customer appointment assistance

  • Permit coordination

  • Oversize-load assistance

  • Pilot-car coordination

  • Roadside-service coordination

  • Safety and compliance support

  • Cargo-securement guidance

  • ELD assistance

  • Settlement support

  • Document-scanning technology

  • Mobile load-document submission

  • Maintenance discounts

  • Tire discounts

  • Trailer options

  • License-plate and permit programs

  • IFTA reporting assistance

  • Route-planning support

Our goal is to provide support without interfering with the owner-operator’s responsibility to operate an independent business.


Flatbed Owner-Operator Responsibilities

Owner-operators are expected to:

  • Safely operate and maintain their tractor

  • Inspect the trailer before accepting it

  • Inspect cargo before departure

  • Verify commodity, weight, and dimensions

  • Properly distribute cargo weight

  • Use appropriate securement devices

  • Protect freight from weather and damage

  • Tarp freight when required

  • Conduct required securement inspections

  • Maintain chains, binders, straps, and tarps

  • Follow bills of lading

  • Confirm pickup and delivery appointments

  • Communicate delays promptly

  • Maintain accurate electronic logs

  • Submit load documents promptly

  • Report cargo damage or shifting immediately

  • Follow customer facility rules

  • Comply with FMCSA regulations

  • Maintain required insurance coverage

  • Keep the tractor and trailer roadworthy

  • Maintain professional communication

  • Meet pickup and delivery commitments

  • Follow all jobsite safety procedures


Cargo-Securement Responsibilities

Flatbed owner-operators must understand applicable cargo-securement requirements.

Before departure, the contractor may be required to:

  • Inspect the trailer deck

  • Verify cargo placement

  • Confirm axle weights

  • Select appropriate chains or straps

  • Use the proper working-load limits

  • Install edge protection

  • Use coil racks and coil mats when required

  • Secure machinery against forward and lateral movement

  • Protect straps from sharp edges

  • Tighten binders properly

  • Install tarps securely

  • Confirm all loose equipment is secured

  • Complete a final walk-around inspection

During transit, the owner-operator must perform securement inspections as required and whenever cargo movement is suspected.

The owner-operator should stop immediately in a safe location if the load shifts or a securement device becomes damaged or loose.


Minimum Owner-Operator Qualifications

Applicants must generally meet the following requirements:

  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License

  • At least 23 years of age

  • At least two years of verifiable tractor-trailer experience

  • At least one year of recent flatbed, step-deck, or open-deck experience

  • Current DOT medical card

  • Acceptable motor vehicle record

  • Acceptable PSP and safety history

  • Compliance with FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements

  • Ability to pass a DOT-compliant drug screening

  • No recent serious preventable accidents

  • No recent reckless-driving convictions

  • No recent DUI or DWI convictions

  • No recent excessive-speeding violations

  • Ability to pass company and customer background requirements

  • Professional communication skills

  • Dependable pickup and delivery performance

  • Working knowledge of cargo securement

  • Ability to safely tarp and secure freight

  • Ability to maintain accurate electronic logs

  • Willingness to comply with customer and jobsite safety requirements

Final qualification decisions depend on the carrier’s insurance, safety, compliance, cargo, and customer standards.


Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications may provide access to additional freight:

  • TWIC card

  • Hazmat endorsement

  • Tanker endorsement

  • Coil-hauling experience

  • Coil certification

  • Steel-hauling experience

  • Pipe-hauling experience

  • Step-deck experience

  • Conestoga experience

  • Oversize-load experience

  • Heavy-equipment experience

  • Machinery-hauling experience

  • Oilfield-freight experience

  • Port or rail experience

  • Military-freight qualifications

  • Canada eligibility

  • Passport

  • Clean roadside-inspection history

  • Strong on-time delivery record

  • Experience with permits and pilot cars


Tractor Requirements

Owner-operators must provide a safe and properly maintained Class 8 tractor.

General tractor requirements may include:

  • Sleeper tractor for regional or OTR operations

  • Model year 2016 or newer preferred

  • Older equipment considered after inspection

  • Pass a current DOT inspection

  • Safe tires and brakes

  • Functioning lights and safety equipment

  • No active fluid leaks

  • Reliable heating and air conditioning

  • Electronic logging capability

  • Proper fifth-wheel height

  • Ability to pull an approved open-deck trailer

  • Ability to meet customer and insurance requirements

  • Professional exterior appearance

  • No unresolved safety defects

  • Adequate power for heavily loaded and mountainous routes

Day-cab tractors may be considered for local, dedicated, or short-haul opportunities.

Final equipment acceptance is subject to inspection.


Required Flatbed Equipment

Depending on the freight, owner-operators may need:

  • Grade 70 transport chains

  • Chain binders

  • Winch straps

  • Ratchet straps

  • Coil racks

  • Coil mats

  • Dunnage

  • Edge protectors

  • Corner protectors

  • Steel or lumber tarps

  • Smoke tarps

  • Bungees

  • Flags

  • Oversize banners

  • Warning lights

  • Load locks

  • Tool storage

  • Fire extinguisher

  • Reflective triangles

  • Safety vest

  • Hard hat

  • Safety glasses

  • Steel-toed boots

  • Gloves

  • Flashlight

  • Measuring tape

  • Basic emergency equipment

  • Customer-required personal protective equipment

A complete equipment list will be provided before the contractor accepts freight requiring specialized securement.


Physical Requirements

Flatbed work can be physically demanding.

Owner-operators may need to:

  • Lift and position chains

  • Operate chain binders

  • Carry and position straps

  • Handle tarps

  • Climb onto or around the trailer when safely permitted

  • Bend, reach, pull, and push

  • Work outdoors in changing weather

  • Inspect cargo from multiple angles

  • Install edge protection

  • Tighten securement devices

  • Enter active construction or industrial sites

Applicants must be physically capable of safely performing the essential functions associated with the freight they accept.


Freight Security and Jobsite Requirements

Certain loads may involve high-value products, construction sites, industrial facilities, or restricted customer locations.

Owner-operators may be required to:

  • Use approved locks

  • Follow designated routes

  • Maintain communication

  • Park only in approved locations

  • Avoid unauthorized stops

  • Follow customer check-in procedures

  • Wear required personal protective equipment

  • Complete site-specific safety orientations

  • Follow crane and forklift instructions

  • Remain clear of suspended loads

  • Use spotters when required

  • Report cargo damage immediately

  • Protect bills of lading and delivery documents

  • Follow chain-of-custody procedures

Failure to follow freight-security or jobsite-safety procedures may result in removal from a customer account or termination of the contractor agreement.


Orientation and Onboarding

Qualified applicants should expect an onboarding process that may include:

  • Application review

  • Driving-history verification

  • CDL verification

  • Medical-card verification

  • Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query

  • PSP and MVR review

  • Drug screening

  • Background review

  • Tractor inspection

  • Trailer inspection, if applicable

  • Securement-equipment inspection

  • Contractor-agreement review

  • Insurance review

  • Plate and permit setup

  • ELD installation or activation

  • Cargo-securement evaluation

  • Safety orientation

  • Fuel-card setup

  • Settlement setup

  • Customer-specific training

  • Oversize-load procedures

  • Document-submission training

No owner-operator should sign an agreement without receiving and reviewing the complete compensation, insurance, trailer, escrow, equipment, and deduction schedules.


Richardson-Area Owner Operators Encouraged to Apply

We are recruiting qualified flatbed owner-operators in and around:

  • Richardson

  • Dallas

  • Garland

  • Plano

  • Allen

  • McKinney

  • Frisco

  • Murphy

  • Sachse

  • Wylie

  • Addison

  • Carrollton

  • Farmers Branch

  • The Colony

  • Lewisville

  • Coppell

  • Irving

  • Mesquite

  • Rowlett

  • Rockwall

  • Grand Prairie

  • Arlington

  • Fort Worth

  • Denton

  • Little Elm

  • Prosper

  • Celina

  • Melissa

  • Anna

  • Greenville

  • Sherman

  • Denison

  • Waxahachie

  • Midlothian

Owner-operators located elsewhere in North Texas, East Texas, southern Oklahoma, or western Louisiana may also be considered.


Why Lease On With Lone Star SteelSpan Transport?

Experienced flatbed owner-operators need more than an impressive weekly revenue claim.

You need dependable freight, transparent compensation, understandable deductions, suitable trailer equipment, fuel savings, responsive support, and the freedom to make informed decisions for your business.

Our owner-operator program is designed around:

  • Competitive percentage compensation

  • 100% fuel surcharge

  • Approved accessorial compensation

  • Tarp compensation

  • Oversize compensation

  • No forced dispatch

  • Weekly settlements

  • Transparent deductions

  • Open-deck freight opportunities

  • Regional and OTR options

  • Dedicated lanes when available

  • Home-weekend opportunities

  • Trailer flexibility

  • Fuel discounts

  • Experienced flatbed dispatch support

  • Permit and specialized-load assistance

  • Long-term owner-operator partnerships

We are looking for professional contractors who value safety, communication, proper securement, dependable service, and business independence.


Apply for Flatbed Owner-Operator Jobs in Richardson, Texas

Qualified CDL-A flatbed owner-operators can apply by submitting:

  • Full legal name

  • Telephone number

  • Email address

  • Current city and state

  • CDL state and class

  • Years of CDL-A experience

  • Years of owner-operator experience

  • Years of flatbed experience

  • Tractor year, make, and model

  • Trailer year and type, if applicable

  • Securement-equipment information

  • Endorsements

  • TWIC status

  • Preferred operating area

  • Desired home time

  • Current carrier status

  • Earliest available start date

A recruiter will review your qualifications and contact you to discuss:

  • Available open-deck freight

  • Operating regions

  • Compensation percentage

  • Fuel surcharge

  • Trailer arrangements

  • Securement-equipment requirements

  • Insurance requirements

  • Weekly deductions

  • Home-time options

  • Orientation

  • Onboarding requirements

  • Available start dates

Apply today for CDL-A flatbed owner-operator opportunities in Richardson, Texas.

Call 980-258-0570 or complete the online application to speak with an owner-operator recruiter.

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