Currently we are not hiring owner-operators into our fleet.
We thank you for your interest. If you would like to drive for Kottke Trucking, we encourage you apply for a company driver position.
We thank all the owner operators that have been a part of Kottke Trucking through the years!
Advantages
- We pay for all liability insurance
- Terminals in Buffalo Lake, MN, WIldwood, FL, Davenport, FL & Winter Haven, FL
- A superior fuel surcharge matrix
- Discounted License Plates
- 100% Paid lumpers
- 75% of stop pay
- Bobtail and physical damage insurance available
- Year round rider program with insurance
- Every company claims open door policy, but we are actively involved in your success.
- One-on-one dispatch
- Weekly settlements
- Direct deposit
- One of the lowest cost fuel networks in the industry! Every penny of discount passed to the operator.
- Cash Advances
Expenses covered by the Contractor
- Fuel taxes (we calculate and file for you, you just pay!)
- Federal Highway Use Tax ($550 annually, we can help you if needed!)
- Overweight tickets / scale tickets
- All maintenance and related items
- Collision and bobtail insurance (offered through Kottke Trucking)
- Workman’s Compensation: If owner has hired driver, a $1 million dollar policy is required
- We recommend Occupational death & dismemberment
- Reserve account of $100 per week with $2000 cap for cargo damage, claims to trailer, etc
Qualifications
- Minimum age of 23
- Must have valid Class A commercial driver’s license
- Must pass DOT physical and drug screen
- Safe driving record:
- No serious traffic violations
- No patterns of irresponsible driving habits
