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Driving for Towne Air Freight is more than logging hours behind the wheel. It’s more than excellent miles and competitive rates. At Towne, we understand that driving is not just a job for our owner-operator partners; it’s a career, a business venture and a lifestyle!

As the nation’s fastest growing Air Freight carrier, Towne values the role that contractors play in the success of our company—just ask the nearly 1000 drivers that have chosen Towne as their business partner! Drivers are the front lines of our operation and an important customer contact point. There’s no question that great drivers are key to a great transportation company.



So why choose Towne?
  • Honesty and Respect from a nationwide carrier
  • Opportunity that meets your needs. Home time and road time—we’ve got the balance that’s right for you and your family!
  • Steady freight and great miles. As an air and ocean freight trucker, we run scheduled line hauls daily and drivers can expect 2500-3000 miles per week.
  • Established stability. Towne has been serving the air freight industry for nearly 50 years and also has a broad reach into ocean trucking, expedited, dedicated, local pick up and delivery and home delivery.
  • Feel like a part of the team. Because our business is mainly scheduled airport-to-airport moves, you work with many of the same dispatchers, dock workers and terminal employees daily and weekly.
  • America the Beautiful. Okay, we can’t take credit for the scenic views of the USA, but with 60 locations from coast to coast; solos and teams can earn a terrific living driving through Purple Mountain’s majesty, rolling waves of grain and everything in between.


What do we expect?
  • A commitment to excellent service
  • A proven track record of safe driving
  • A dedicated and ambitious driving partner ready to grow with us


Please review our requirements below and browse our site for more information. If you are interested in contracting with Towne please call our Recruiting Department at 866.234.7464 or apply online.



Requirements

TAF Requirements | TAF Support Package

TAF Owner/Operator Requirements

Minimum Driver Requirements:

  • Must have at least two years of verifiable driving experience in a commercial motor vehicle
  • Minimum age requirement 23 years old
  • Must be able to write, comprehend and speak English
  • Must have valid driver's license
  • Must be a US Citizen, or have a valid employment authorization from the US
  • Immigration and Naturalization Service
  • Must have USDOT physical within the last 30 days
  • Must pass MVR and criminal background check
  • Must attend, complete and pass a 3-day orientation training class
  • No Speeding violations 15 mph over the posted limit or any other major
  • No more than two moving violations during the last 36 months
  • No more than one preventable accident within the last 36 months
  • No DUIs and/or reckless driving convictions in the past 36 months
  • Must operate and/or maintain safe vehicle
  • Must have or be willing to acquire HazMat Endorsment

Minimum Equipment Requirements:

  • 10 Years or newer
  • Must have current USDOT Inspection
  • Maximum total truck height is 13 feet 6 inches
  • Maximum fifth wheel height is 47 inches
  • Pigtail must be hot
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TAF Owner/Operator Support Package

Pay Structure:

Your rate of pay as an independent contractor is based on several variables. Rate structure is flat rate or per mile. Please call recruiting for more details, 866-234-7464.
  • EZ Pass and PrePass available to all owner/operators
  • Detention and layover pay when approved by linehaul manager
  • Stop off fee is paid for stop offs above and beyond the lane that driver is running
  • Fuel Stabilization
  • Weekly settlements
  • Miles paid are determined by PC Miles - NOT odometer readings
  • Solo driver can expect approximately - 3000 miles per week
  • Team drivers can expect approximately - 5000 miles per week

Business Support Options:

  • Direct deposit
  • Fuel Card Program
  • 100 % reimbursement or hazardous materials endorsement license fee
  • Escrow account
  • Affordable truck insurance
  • Comprehensive 3rd party insurance program
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Life
  • Safety & service awards
  • 24 hour roadside assistance
  • Indiana base plate program
  • Permits/reimbursement program
  • Third party Business support package
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