Owner Operators

Steel and Machinery Transport offers...

  • Earn 76% of 100% Gross Line Haul Revenue
  • Earn 100% of stop off charges, fuel surcharge, and tarp fees
  • 100% Owner Operator
  • No forced dispatch
  • First in, first out load policy
  • Preplanning encouraged
  • Central dispatch supported by a network of over 100 agents
  • Longhaul and regional opportunities
  • Trip advances, once loaded
  • True terminal pay
  • No escrow required
  • Company paid fuel tax
  • Company provided cargo and liability insurance
  • Group rates available on additional insurances
  • Prepass, Comcard, and Trippak available
  • Husband and wife teams welcome
  • Fleet owners welcome

Steel and Machinery Transport requires...

  • You must be a minimum age of 23
  • You must posess a current Class "A" CDL with a good driving record
  • You must have a minimum of 18mths verifiable over the road driving experience
  • You must be able to meet the D.O.T. requirements for both driver and equipment
  • You must have a minimum 48' flatbed or stepdeck trailer, lease flatbeds are made available through SMT
  • You must have your own base plate or be willing to purchase an Illinois IRP through SMT with 50% down and the remainder paid in your first 45 days
  • You must be willing to purchase permits through SMT