Owner Operator Opportunities
Run under Johnson Feed's authority or your own. Outstanding pay packages, consistent freight, and real support for independent operators.
Run Your Business.
We've Got the Freight.
Owner operators are a key part of the Johnson Feed team. We work with more than 120 owner operators alongside our company drivers, building long-term partnerships based on respect and support. Whether you prefer to lease on under Johnson Feed's authority or operate under your own, we offer options that fit your business.
Leased Owner Operators
Lease on with Johnson Feed and earn 75% of the gross load plus 100% of the applicable fuel surcharge and drop pay. We cover reefer fuel and washouts, provide fuel cards with discounts at preferred vendors, and offer competitive rates for Physical Damage and Bobtail insurance. Voluntary health and disability coverage also available.
- 75% of gross load
- 100% fuel surcharge & drop pay
- Discounted Johnson Feed shop rates with priority access to our full-service facilities, plus help coordinating mechanic work when you're away from one of our shops
- Johnson Feed pays reefer fuel & washouts
- Fuel cards with station discounts
- Reimbursed lumper fees
- Paid weekly by direct deposit
Non-Leased Owner Operators
Operate under your own insurance and authority and earn 80% of the gross load. You keep your independence while running on Johnson Feed's established freight network, pulling Johnson Feed trailers.
- 80% of gross load
- 100% fuel surcharge & drop pay
- Operate under your own authority
- Discounted Johnson Feed shop rates with priority access to our full-service facilities, plus help coordinating mechanic work when you're away from one of our shops
- Johnson Feed pays reefer fuel & washouts
- Fuel cards with station discounts
- Reimbursed lumper fees
- $1,000,000 liability coverage
- $200,000 cargo coverage
- $100,000 non-owned trailer coverage
- Paid weekly by direct deposit
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Driven by Partnership
Johnson Feed has dispatched owner operators for decades. We understand your business because we've grown alongside it. You'll never feel like a number here.
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Consistent Lanes
Know where you're headed and when you're coming back. Our out-and-back dispatch model helps make home time more predictable.
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4:1 Trailer-to-Tractor Ratio
With access to Johnson Feed's trailer pool and a drop-and-hook operation, drivers spend more time moving freight and less time sitting still.
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Maintenance & Shop Support
Our owner operators get discounted shop rates and priority access at Johnson Feed's full-service facilities in Sioux Falls, Canton, Vermillion, North Sioux City, SD and Waterloo, IA. If something goes wrong while you're away from one of our shops, our team will help find a repair facility and coordinate getting you the help you need as quickly as possible.
What Our Owner Operators Say
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Dispatch is very flexible and works well with my lifestyle. On top of that, the pay is much better than where I worked before. I really appreciate having a job that gives me both the flexibility and compensation I was looking for.
Dean Owner Operator -
I love how everyone at Johnson Feed, from the office to the shop, treats you like family. You know the people here genuinely care about you and are always willing to help, while still maintaining a professional and supportive workplace.
John Owner Operator
Start Your Owner Operator Application Today
Whether you're looking to lease on with Johnson Feed or operate under your own authority, it all starts with getting to know you. Tell us a little about yourself.
