Owner Operators
The reason for our success is our owner-operators who we regard as our most crucial allies in our path. We are very happy that we selected the best owner-operators in the industry, each of them having their special talents and skills, and that is why we are the best.
Cost Effectiveness
By offering competitive pricing and cost-saving solutions, we optimize the budget.
Commitment to Quality
We deliver services that meet and exceed your business standards.
Owner Operators
Our owner operators say that hauling for Silver Desert Logistics is like “Joining a family that cares about you”. It’s that sense of commitment to our owner operators that makes Silver Desert Logistics the best trucking company to work for.
When you’re an Owner-Operator with Silver Desert Logistics you can earn between 85% and 95% gross pay. We’ll work with you on making sure you’re not sitting idle when you sign on to Silver Desert Logistics. Owner-Operators are paid weekly, home time when requested is 100% up to you, direct deposit w/ fuel program, and fleet insurance at a low rate. Our dispatch team is second to none and committed to building a partnership with you that leads to long term success and a fulfilling career. We want you to retire here!
Silver Desert Logistics domicile is in the #1 stunning entertainment city in the world Las Vegas NV
At Silver Desert Logistics our team of dispatchers is committed to building professional partnerships with each of our owner operators based on respect, appreciation and empowerment. We are committed to working as a team to ensure our company and owner operators can produce as much opportunity and success for us all!
Owner-Operator Benefits:
Owner-Operators that join Silver Desert Logistics not only get the benefits listed below, but they also get an sense of pride that they are working for one of the best trucking companies in the U.S.
- Earn between 85% and 95% of industry leading freight rates
- 2 FREE weeks of trailer rent
- Weekly Pay and in some cases Quick Pay Options are available
- Direct Deposit available through EFS,ACH,Zelle and Money Code
- Strong Fuel Surcharge
- Experienced Dispatchers and Sales Team that help create traffic lanes that can get you home on a regular basis to help assure a quality home life
- Discounted shop rates
- Free cash advances no fees
- Freight lanes in 48 states and Canada
- Annual Gross Revenue is Up to $360,000
- Orientation Pay
- TONU Prepass, EZ Pass
- TONU paid 100% to O/O
- Fuel Card with Discounts Available
- Home Time when Requested
- Detention Pay & Layovers 100% to O/O
- Fleet Insurance Available At Low Rates
- Regional Dispatching
- Base Plates Available
- Trailer rental flat fee with free miles
- Medical, dental and vision coverage available 3rd Party
- Occupational Insurance covers you if you get hurt on the job $50 a week a week paid out of your weekly settlement
- Dedicated Lanes
Requirements:
1) Minimum of 2 years over-the-road experience in the past 60 months, of which 12 months must be within the past 36 months that is similar experience and subjected to the FMCSA’s drug testing rules of 49 CFR Part 40. May substitute local for over-the road experience.
2) No felony convictions within the past 7 years.
3) No convictions for possession, sale or use of any illegal drugs.
4) No past failed or refused drug screens or SAP programs. We do not accept SAP programs.
5) Minimum of 23 years of age
6) Must present a clean, well groomed appearance.
7) Favorable references from past employers.
8) No application falsifications, application must include 10-year employment history with no gaps in employment.
9) No more than 3 points for Minor* moving violations/accidents in the past 36 months or 1 point in the last 12 months.
*Minor moving violations (1 point each): improper stop, lane violation, speeding (1-15 mph over speed limit), traffic control device, unsafe operation of motor vehicle, failure to yield, one preventable accident, improper U-turn or improper backing or turning, red light, stop sign. Two points (2) for each of the following: following too closely, careless driving.
10) No Type I** violation within the past 36 months
**Type I violations include: use of a handheld communication device, failure to report an accident, failure to aid/stop/identify, wrong way on highway, at fault accident with fatality, allowing non- licensed operator to operate vehicle, speeding (16-20 over limit).
11) No Type II*** violation within the past 60 months
***Type II violations include: DUI, false report to dept., hit and run, leaving the scene, homicide or manslaughter with a motor vehicle, passing a school bus, racing, eluding a police officer, railroad crossing conviction, reckless driving, speeding (+21 mph over limit).
12) No more than 1 preventable accident and no preventable DOT accidents within the past 36 months.
13) Must provide current DOT physical that has been certified with your state and medical classification on MVR must show “Non-Excepted Interstate”.
14) Report for a pre-employment DOT drug screen.
15) Must supply a copy of CDL, social security card or birth certificate.
