Become an Owner Operator with Doug Andrus
Description
The owner-operator arrangement is simple to state: you provide the truck, Doug Andrus provides the loads. The interesting part is what happens to your expense sheet.
Running independently means you buy tires, insurance, and fuel at your own scale — which is to say, at the worst available rates. Leasing on with a carrier that buys at fleet volume drops all three. Combine lower costs with a steady supply of well-paying freight and the margin improves from both directions at once. The pitch, as the video puts it, is more money with fewer expenses.
Two current owner-operators appear. One says he never sits waiting for loads and gets paid weekly for the loads he runs — but that what he values most is the family atmosphere. The other frames it as work-life balance with a financial floor underneath: having the freedom to spend time with family and also being able to afford that time. That distinction shows up across the driver stories here, including John Klaus, who went from driver to business owner in ten years.
The equipment support matters too — the in-house shop and maintenance operation is available whether or not the truck is yours. Compare pay structures with the compensation calculator, read about working with us as a carrier, or call (800) 336-1034 to talk numbers.
Video Transcript
Oh hey, I didn't see you there. But while I've got you, let me ask you a question. You ever think about being your own boss?
Hey, you need to step it up if you want to get a raise. Okay. Geez.
Well, you can be your own boss by becoming an owner operator here with Doug Andrus.
What's an owner operator? Good question. So basically it's a BYO situation — bring your own truck. You provide the truck, Doug Andrus provides the loads.
So what are the benefits of being an owner operator? When you lease your truck on with Doug Andrus, your expenses will go down. I'm talking tires, insurance, fuel. It'll cost you less than if you were trucking on your own. Plus Doug Andrus will find you tons of great paying loads. That's more money with less expenses — so it's more cheddar in the old pocketbook, if you know what I mean.
Sounds pretty good, eh? Well, you don't have to take my word for it. Here are some reviews from some of our current owner operators.
I never sit waiting for loads. I get paid for the loads I run weekly. But most of all, I get the family atmosphere here.
As an owner operator at Doug Andrus, I'm able to enjoy a work-life balance — not only having the freedom to spend the time with my family, but being able to afford that time is paramount to me.
So you're probably pretty interested after hearing those. Yeah, I get it. You can visit our website if you want to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an owner operator?
A driver who owns their own truck and leases it on with a carrier. You supply the equipment; Doug Andrus supplies the freight.
How does leasing on lower my costs?
Tires, insurance, and fuel are all purchased at fleet scale rather than individually. Those rates pass through to you, which is difficult to match running independently.
How often are owner operators paid?
Weekly, for the loads run. One driver in the video notes he rarely sits waiting for a load.
Do I need my own trailer?
You provide the truck. Discuss trailer arrangements directly, since they vary by fleet and freight type.
Can owner operators use the company shop?
Maintenance and shop support are part of what makes leasing on attractive. Confirm the specifics for your situation when you talk to the team.