Schwend, Inc. is a family-owned trucking company looking for experienced
CDL-A Owner Operators to haul pneumatic freight throughout the Southeast.
We believe in treating our drivers like people—not truck numbers.
Why Drive with Schwend?
- Consistent Southeast regional freight
- Dedicated customer base
- No chasing harvest
- Hauling dry bulk agricultural products, including feed and food-grade commodities
- Run under Schwend, Inc.'s operating authority
- Use one of our pneumatic trailers or your own qualifying trailer
- Schwend provides your IFTA and handles all quarterly IFTA reporting
- Family-owned company with year-round freight
Owner Operator Pay
Your Truck + Our Trailer + Our Authority
- 72% of the line haul
- 100% of the fuel surcharge (FSC)
Your Truck + Your Trailer + Our Authority- 90% of the line haul
- 100% of the fuel surcharge (FSC)
Equipment Requirements
- Truck must be equipped with its own PTO and blower (Schwend does not provide this equipment.)
- If using your own pneumatic trailer, it must be 1,600 cubic feet or larger.
- Truck weight (including driver and fuel) cannot exceed 19,000 lbs.
- Wheelbase cannot exceed 260 inches.
- Owner Operators must provide their own apportioned license plate.
Driver Qualifications
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 2 years of verifiable CDL driving experience within the last 4 years
- Stable work history (longevity is important to us; excessive job hopping is not preferred)
- No SAP drivers
- No careless or reckless driving convictions
- Safe driving record and professional attitude
If you're looking to be a name—not just a truck number—we'd love to talk with you!Call: (423) 896-1014
Email: recruiter@schwendinc.com Apply today and become part of the Schwend, Inc. family!