We’ve developed a 3-tiered fleet for owner operators with opportunities that match your expertise.

  • Open Deck Machinery: If you like to run, you’ll run hard under our open deck machinery division pulling 2-axle RGN trailers hauling all types of equipment and machinery.
  • Specialized: The standard for specialized and oversize hauling moving equipment, machinery, wind energy products and other unique loads.
  • Special Equipment: Our elite team of 4-axle tractors hauling the most challenging freight in America! Call 800-669-6414 to discuss where you fit in.

Owner Operator Benefits

Safety: PROTECT YOUR CSA SCORE! Daily Express has one of the best safety records in the industry. Our Safety Task Force stresses the importance of legal and safe operation to ensure our drivers will never have to do anything that will jeopardize their driving future or safety record.

Support and Stability: We have been in business for over 85 years. Daily Express personnel are great people to work with and we have the best and most experienced staff in the business.

Daily Express Owner Operator Benefits:
  • Plate Program offers 120,000#, 200,000#, or 250,000# weight apportioned IRP plates!
  • Fuel Permits Provided
  • Cargo and Liability Insurance Provided
  • Paid Tolls on all oversize loads and most legal loads
  • Company Paid Oversize Permits- We buy the permits. Permits do not come out of your pay!
  • Company Paid Escort Cars- We arrange escorts. Escort costs do not come out of your pay!
  • Load paperwork scanning for quick pay!
  • Comdata advance and deep discount fuel card
  • Free Tractor Inspections
  • No Workmans comp or Occupational accident fees!
  • We provide private hotel and meals at orientation

Equipment

Part Number (Site) Description
6886 DHCVTT (Resell Parts)RACK 1 CENTER CAB
MCG-6880T-100000 (Resell Parts)RACK, CAB W/CENTER CAB.
BTF (Resell Parts)TOOL BOX, IN FRAME
TS-21 Bungee Cord (Resell Parts)Rubber 21″
G70BC375X20DOM (Resell Parts)3/8″X20′ USA GRADE 70 CHAIN
20 X 20 AIR BAG (Resell Parts)20 X 20 TARP
DRX – 15 (Resell Parts)15,000 WLL 1/2 – 5/8 Ratchet Binder
R7530CE (Resell Parts)3 INCH 30 FOOT STRAP ASSM
DAS-GP5004 (Resell Parts)3/8X50′ TIRE INFLATER KIT
G70BC500x10G/SDO (Resell Parts)1/2″ X 10′ GRADE 70 CHAIN WITH SLP
30 X 30 AIRBAG (Resell Parts)30X30 LITE WEIGHT
DTT-2 (Resell Parts)12,000 WLL 3/8 – 1/2 ratchet binder
313828 (Resell Parts)RACK, CAB
24X24 Hole in One (Resell Parts)Stick Flag HEAVY
DE23 (Resell Parts)MESH OD 18 X 84 Sign
UK-22 (Resell Parts)UBOLT KIT
ERB-17969 SAFETY GLASSES (Resell Parts)SAFETY GLASSES
USED Rack Head (Resell Parts)USED
PROTECTOR 3 X 6 WINSHIELD (Resell Parts)FOAM FILLED Windshield Protector
MK-22 (Resell Parts)U BOLT KIT 22″ – RACK
7980A (Resell Parts)Single Large LED Strobe
KS1509 Safety Vest (Resell Parts)CLASS 2 VEST
FB1-R Hat Hard, Ratchet . (Resell Parts)FULL BRIM. GREEN
5/8 SLP A63 (Resell Parts)5/8″ SLP HOOK ORANGE
11-0198 (Resell Parts)KING PIN LOCK
R7501CE (Resell Parts)3 INCH RATCHET WITH SHORT STRAP
Exhaust Cover (Resell Parts)VERY LARGE BLACK
5411635 (Resell Parts)1″ 8.5 TON GAL. SHACKLE US MADE
A-22 18 x 84 Resell Parts (Resell Parts)Soft 18 X 84 OD Sign
G80SLPWL (Resell Parts)3/8 th SLIP HOOK GR8
T9641435 Shackle (Resell Parts)1.25″ Shackel US MADE
TAPE100 (Resell Parts)Tape measure 100ft
AH-REDSTICK-V2 (Resell Parts)15 foot Height Pole
5411435 Shackle (Resell Parts)7/8″ Grade 7 Shack US MADE
4664 (Resell Parts)Fire Extinguisher ABC
24X24 Gromet (Resell Parts)RAG Flag RED
G70CS500i (Resell Parts)1/2″ G70 SLIP HOOK CE
4020 PAD UNDERFOOT (Resell Parts)RACK PAD RUBBER
R2720SH (Resell Parts)1″ BY 20′ STRAP
R100CE (Resell Parts)4″ RATCHET WITH SHORT STRAP & CE
430CE (Resell Parts)4″ Strap ONLY with CE
1/2 GHCE (Resell Parts)1/2 GRAB HOOK
G70CS375I (Resell Parts)3/8″ SLIP HOOK GRADE 70
FAMILY (Resell Parts)ECCO Replacement Lens
G70CG375i (Resell Parts)3/8th GRAB HOOK CE
JAK-1005 (Resell Parts)Safety Triangle Kit
ANC43795-15-30 (Resell Parts)Strap, 4″ x 27′
MT71142 (Resell Parts)LEVEL
DC357I REPAIR LINK (Resell Parts)3/8 Repair Coated Link
AH-RS-HOOK (Resell Parts)HOOK FOR HIEGHT POLE
18X84 INCH (Resell Parts)Hard 18 X 84 OD Sign
20 X 20 18 OZ TARP (Resell Parts)20 X 20 18OZ VINYL TARP
330CE (Resell Parts)3 INCH STRAP WITH CE (STRAP ONLY)
5412435 (Resell Parts)1.50″ GAL. SHACKLE US MADE
AH-REDSTICK-20 (Resell Parts)20 FOOT HIEGHT POLE
ECCO 5580 CA (Resell Parts)LED MINI STROBE BAR
ExhaustCover (Resell Parts)Small
FZA300C (Resell Parts)QUICK FLAG ASSM -WHIP KIT
FZR300C (Resell Parts)QUICK FLAG REFILL
MRR20 (Resell Parts)MIRROR MOUNT FOR LIGHT
MSQMB101 (Resell Parts)QUICK FLAG MOUNT ONLY
R75030CE (Resell Parts)STRAP ONLY

Insurance

Owner Operators get huge discounts on truck insurance. We offer the lowest insurance rates in the industry. Let us save you money every month. Call us for a quote! 800-669-6414
  • Physical Damage- Comp and Collision This coverage is designed specifically for Daily Express Contractors with discount rates and low deductibles with a quarterly dividend based on fleet safety. The historical insurance dividend pays you back 41% of your annual premium! Call 800-669-6414 for quote!
  • Non-Trucking- Bobtail/Deadhead Monthly Premium: $45
  • Tie-Down Equipment Coverage For a few dollars more you can insure your headache rack, chains, binders, tarps, and straps. Monthly Premium: $5.50 *Physical damage insurance is required to get this coverage.
  • Accident Insurance Occupational accident for Independent Contractors. Monthly Premium: $60
  • Health Insurance Independent Contractors leased to Daily Express now have access to Health Insurance through Universal Truckers Benefit Association that is compliant under the Affordable Health Care Act. Call 800-669-6414 for details.
UTBA Insurance Benefit Plans
  • Individual Major Medical Insurance
  • ACA Compliant Plans / Many Plan Options
  • Direct Pay Only
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Pays Hospital and Outpatient Benefits Direct
  • Life Insurance
  • Up To $150,000 Guaranteed Acceptance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Protect Your Income/Up to $6000 Month
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Any Dentist /$10 Eye Exams
UTBA Association Member Benefits
  • CallMD – Access to Doctors 24/7; phone, video, e-consults for $35 copay
  • AeroFlow Sleep Apnea – Discounts for Sleep Apnea testing and treatment
  • Delta Community Credit Union membership – IRAs, Checking, Savings, Low-Cost Loans
  • Wellness Benefits – Gym membership, Vitamin/ Nutrition discounts, etc.
  • RXCut Prescription Discount Card– 15%-80% Savings
  • Hotel Discounts– Motel 6 =10% Discount
  • Plus Much More!

Qualifications

We require a superior safety record and closely examine each applicant’s experience and qualifications.
AGE: Minimum age 23 years old.
EXPERIENCE:
  • 12 months of recent, verifiable, OTR or Regional experience with a semi-tractor
  • 6 months of verifiable flatbed, stepdeck, or lowboy trailer experience.
  • Oversize load experience is preferred, but not required. We examine recent, verifiable oversize load experience prior to qualifying new drivers to pull over-dimensional loads and specialized trailers. Our Safety Department qualifies each applicant for specialized trailers and specific oversize load dimensions based on their proven background and recent, verifiable experience.
  • CDL issued by your home state.
  • Triples Endorsement and LCV certification are required to pull multi-axle trailer combinations.
SAFETY RECORD:
  • No more than 3 moving violations during the 36 month period prior to the date of application- or
  • No more than 2 preventable “at-fault” accidents and more than 1 moving violation during the 36 month period prior to the date of application- or
  • No more than 2 moving violations and 1 preventable “at-fault” accident during the 36 month period prior to the date of application.
TWIC: TWIC cards are required: Click here to find your local TWIC application site *These are general guidelines for driver qualifications and should not be interpreted as final company policy regarding driver qualifications.