Regional CDL Truck Driver - Owner Operator - Specialized - TWIC

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!





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