Owner Operator Driver - Local/Regional Chicago

Company Name: Redbird Carriers
Contact: Jamie
Email: jgroesch@redbirdcarriers.com
Phone: (773)890-9200
Office/Yard: 4201 W 36th St, Chicago, IL 60632
Job Description:

Redbird Carriers is always looking for qualified drivers. We have intermodal opportunities for local/regional owner operators looking not only for a job but a career with competitive pay. Redbird Carriers is looking for motivated drivers to cover the regional area of Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and all of Illinois with up to 3000 miles weekly. We're a people oriented company where everyone is treated with respect. The Chicago terminal has had tremendous growth and stability with efficient load planning backed by a combined 40 years of experience.


Driver Qualifications:
Preferably 2 years verifiable driving experience
CDL, Class A
Clean Driving Record
Must pass DOT Drug & Alcohol Screen
Current DOT Physical
Intermodal Experience Preferable

If You Join Us:
Your Safety is our highest priority
No forced dispatch for owner operators
Multi-truck owners welcome
Training and support to maximize your business income and to help you succeed.

Pay Rate: 73% Total Move plus any Accessorials

 

Hi pattyj, an O/O is paid 73% of the total move (load rate + fuel surcharge) plus any accessorials that are incurred. The wording I used could have been a bit better. Sorry about that.......too many Cadbury Eggs.

 

Pattyj,
An accessorial includes anything extra that is incurred on the move ie stop offs, out of route mileage, dry runs, detention, lumpers, etc

Ukumfe,
Hopefully this helps...........for example, if the line haul is $100 and the customer is currently paying 18% FSC (which was the current rate last week for that particular customer), the total rate is $100 plus $18. The driver would then be paid 73% of the total turn which in this case is $86.14. These is just an example with nice round numbers.

Pay is 73% of the Line Haul and FSC plus accessorials if there are any. Yes, that does mean FSC is also 73%. You could break down the numbers such that FSC is 100% and Line Haul is a bit lower than 73% but since the FSC varies week to week the Line Haul percentage would also move with it. That's why I stick with saying 73% line haul + 73% FSC.

If anybody has questions or concerns about these numbers and is looking at applying we would be more than happy to talk to you. Give us a call and we can discuss. We in no way hide what you get since everything is upfront. We take care of our drivers and with the abundance of freight and relationships we have with our customers, we afford each driver to run efficiently whether you're local or regional.

 

Everyone's entilted to their own opinion and the grass is always greener on the other side. There was never a dishonest post that I made and in the end the driver is paid 73% of the entire move (rate +FSC). Our drivers make a VERY good paycheck with the Line Haul and effective load planning. I can completely understand the initial frustration but I can tell you without a doubt we have very happy drivers or else we wouldn't be in business. Just like how Lowa3468 found a good carrier by taking a chance at the FlyingJ. If you happen to see any of our drivers, take a moment and ask them how they feel about Redbird Carriers out of the Chicago Terminal. Good night all, here's to a safe and productive week.

Cheers