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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
PROGRAM

A Partnership Business Built On Success

As an independent contractor, you have the freedom to control your own business. Our independent contractor program is built to allow drivers to take the next step in building their business and maximize their business’ earning potential. From bonus programs to flexibility, we feel that our program offers a great platform for business owners that share the same values as we do.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Independent Contractor Program Details:

  • 70% of Linehaul Revenue: Maximize your business’ earning potential with a percentage-based pay structure.*
  • $2,000 Sign-On Bonus: Four installments of $500 after completing 30, 60, 90, & 120 days of your contract.
  • Average Gross Revenue Per week: $2,500 – $6,000
  • Fuel Surcharges Paid: Receive 100% of any fuel surcharges paid to TransAm for shipments hauled.
  • Fuel Discounts: At your option, save at the pump with access to our extensive fuel network.
  • No Forced Dispatch: You make the decision that’s best for your business.
  • Paid Base Plates & Permits: Reduce your overhead with essential costs covered.
  • Flexible Equipment Solutions: Bring qualified equipment of your choice. If you don’t have your own equipment, TransAm partners with ONE Leasing—which offers a diverse range of lease options, including a new 3-month lease option for drivers seeking a lower-commitment path to getting their business started or looking to scale their business at a comfortable pace.**

BUSINESS
EARNINGS
OPPORTUNITIES

Business Earnings Opportunities:

$2,000 Sign On Bonus

Four installments of $500 after completing 30, 60, 90, & 120 days of your contract.

$250 – First 30 Days Under Contract Program

We understand that the first 30 days of your contract are important. That's why we want to reward your dedication. If you voluntarily elect to make your tractor available for the first 30 days of your agreement, we will pay you $250.

$250 – Calendar Month Program

Why only be compensated for your hard work and dedication for the first month? If you voluntarily elect to make your tractor available every day for a calendar month, we will pay you $250.

SOLUTIONS

Requirements:

  • Valid CDL-A for any drivers running your equipment.
  • All drivers must have at-least 3 months of verified over-the-road tractor-trailer driving experience.
  • All drivers must be a minimum 21 years old.
  • Own or lease one or more trucks (equipment leasing options available through ONE Leasing or other leasing company of your choice).**

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Independent Contractors

A: Independent Contractors in the TransAm Trucking Independent Contractor Program are paid 70% of linehaul revenue for shipments they haul, minus authorized deductions and pass-through charges.

Additional revenue opportunities include:

  • 100% of fuel surcharges paid to TransAm for shipments hauled
  • Average gross weekly revenue of $2,500–$6,000
  • Access to fuel discounts through a fuel network

Because contractors operate as independent businesses, total earnings depend on factors such as freight availability, operating costs, and business decisions.

A: Yes. Independent Contractors partnering with TransAm Trucking may receive a $2,000 sign-on bonus. The bonus is paid in four installments of $500 after completing:

  • 30 days
  • 60 days
  • 90 days
  • 120 days

This staged structure rewards contractors for successfully launching and maintaining their partnership with TransAm.

A: Independent Contractors partnering with TransAm Trucking typically generate average gross weekly revenue between $2,500 and $6,000, depending on factors such as:

  • Freight availability
  • Operating costs
  • Equipment efficiency
  • Business management decisions

Because contractors operate their own trucking businesses, earnings vary based on how each contractor manages their operation.

A: Yes. Independent Contractors hauling freight for TransAm Trucking receive 100% of fuel surcharges paid to TransAm for the shipments they haul.

Fuel surcharges are designed to help offset fluctuating fuel prices and help contractors maintain profitability when operating costs increase.

A: Yes. Independent Contractors partnering with TransAm Trucking have optional access to fuel discounts through the company’s fuel network.

These discounts can help reduce operating expenses and improve overall business profitability.

100% of the discount that TransAm receives is passed on to the Independent Contractor.

Participation in the fuel program is optional.

A: No. Independent Contractors have the freedom to decide which loads make the most sense for their trucking business. This structure allows drivers to maintain control over their schedules and operating decisions.

A: Yes. TransAm Trucking covers the cost of base plates and permits for Independent Contractors operating under the program.

Covering these expenses helps reduce the overhead costs associated with running a trucking business.

A: No. Drivers partnering with TransAm Trucking have flexible equipment options.

Independent Contractors may:

  • Bring their own qualified equipment
  • Lease equipment through ONE Leasing*

This flexibility allows drivers to choose the equipment solution that best fits their business goals.

A: TransAm Trucking does not operate a traditional in-house lease purchase program.

However, Independent Contractors who need equipment may explore leasing options through ONE Leasing, an independent third-party company that offers several leasing options, including a 3-month lease option for drivers who want a lower-commitment path to starting or scaling their trucking business.

Leasing equipment through ONE Leasing is strictly optional, and Independent Contractors may obtain equipment from any qualified source.*

A: Independent Contractors partnering with TransAm Trucking may have access to optional benefits through third-party providers.

These optional offerings may include:

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Disability coverage

These benefits are not provided by TransAm Trucking directly and participation is completely optional.

A: Drivers partnering with TransAm Trucking as Independent Contractors must meet requirements.

These include:

  • Valid CDL-A for any drivers running your equipment.
  • All drivers must have at-least 3 months of verified over-the-road tractor-trailer driving experience.
  • All drivers must be a minimum 21 years old.
  • Own or lease one or more trucks

A: The TransAm Trucking Independent Contractor Program focuses on giving drivers the tools to run their own trucking business while still benefiting from the freight network and operational support of an established carrier.

Key differences include:

  • Revenue-based compensation (70% of linehaul revenue plus 100% of the fuel surcharge)
  • No forced dispatch
  • Flexible equipment options
  • Base plates and permits covered
  • Access to fuel discounts

A: When evaluating an owner-operator or independent contractor program, drivers should look for:

  • Transparent compensation structure
  • Reliable freight opportunities
  • No forced dispatch policies
  • Fuel discounts or surcharge programs
  • Clear settlement statements
  • Flexible equipment options

Programs that provide operational support while allowing contractors to maintain independence are often the most attractive to experienced drivers.

*TransAm Trucking will pay the Contractor 70% of the line haul revenue, less authorized deductions and pass-through charges from carrier’s broker.

**ONE Leasing, a separate and distinct company from TransAm Trucking, offers equipment for lease to its clients. Contact ONE Leasing directly for more details and to see if this is right for your business. Leasing equipment through ONE Leasing is strictly optional for independent contractors.

All amounts stated herein represent gross compensation, and may be subject to authorized deductions. Nothing contained herein is any warranty or guarantee of the amount that an independent contractor will actually earn or the miles an independent contractor will drive. There are many factors that can significantly affect the amount an independent contractor will actually earn and the success of an independent contractor’s business. TransAm Trucking is an Equal Opportunity Employer and expects the same of its independent contractors with respect to their own employees.