Independent Contractor

Contractor Pay


COMPANY TRAILERS: 60.2% of Gross Shareable Revenue: Linehaul, Oversize Charges, Stop offs, Tarp Charges, others.

CONTRACTOR TRAILER: 68% Machinery on Products & 75% on Steel/Building Products of Gross Shareable Revenue: Linehaul, Oversize Charges, Special Equipment RGN Charges, Stop offs, Tarp Charges, others.

FUEL SURCHARGES @ 100%

Fleet Average: Call 800.669.6414 Our experienced Recruiters can provide you with current fleet averages for Contractors in your area.

Fuel Surcharge: Always passed on 100% to the Contractor! Daily Express provides a Premium Fuel Surcharge that actually INCREASES with the weight of your load!

Empty Mile Fuel Surcharge: Daily Express originated the Empty Mile Fuel Surcharge to protect you when fuel prices climb over $2.75/ gallon. Call 800.669.6414 for current FSC rates.

Today's Fuel Surcharge Your Surcharge + Empty Mile Surcharge
Minimum 0.85 0.110416
Loads 50,000# - 69,999# 1.275 0.110416*
Loads 70,000# - 89,999# 1.4875 0.331248*
Loads over 90,000# or 9-axles 1.7 0.331248*
Loads 13-axles 2.55 0.6901*

* indicates estimate


Advances: Take up to 50% of truck pay on all loads.

Settlements: Direct deposit 5 days a week with NO hold back.

Referral Bonus: $1,000 per successful referral.

Runners Award Bonus: Your Coordinator can help you increase earnings with our popular Runner?s Award Program by helping you more efficiently and running extra loaded miles.

Safety Bonus: Earn an extra 1/2 cent per loaded mile for running safely!