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CDL-A Owner Operator – OTR – Dry Van

Forward Air · Fort Neal, Wood County

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Fit summary

Best fit: self-directed CDL-A drivers with roughly a year of experience who own or control a tractor and prefer OTR dry van over local routes. Less fit if you need fixed home daily or employee-only benefits without owner-operator overhead.

Day in the role

As a CDL-A owner-operator on Forward Air dry-van OTR, your day is equipment checks, load/hook dry van freight, hours-of-service planning, and long-haul delivery. Expect dispatch coordination, fuel and maintenance ownership on your power unit, and multi-day runs rather than a fixed local clock-in.

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Is this an owner-operator or company-driver role?

The title specifies CDL-A owner operator, OTR dry van with Forward Air—not a standard company-driver seat.

What experience is required?

The listing calls for about one year of CDL-A experience.

Where is the job based?

Location data places it in Fort Neal / Wood County, West Virginia (Parkersburg area), for OTR work rather than pure remote.

Company facts (cached)

Website: forwardair.com

Forward air control is the provision of guidance to close air support (CAS) aircraft intended to ensure that their attack hits the intended target and does not injure friendly troops. This task is carried out by a forward air controller (FAC).

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Forward Air is seeking Class A CDL Owner Operators for full-time over-the-road dry van operations based in Fort Neal, Wood County. Join a carrier that values professional independence, prioritizes steady freight sourcing, and ensures your earnings match your work. The Opportunity Partner with a carrier built for owner operators who want predictability and control. Forward Air specializes in connecting independent drivers with reliable load assignments and strong mileage opportunities, so you spend less time searching for freight and more time running a profitable operation. What You'll Do Haul freight via dry van equipment on over-the-road routes throughout the continental United States Build a stable income through consistent freight assignments that minimize downtime Coordinate with dispatch to optimize routes for efficiency and earnings potential Maintain your vehicle to all DOT safety and maintenance standards Operate with full independence while accessing Forward Air's freight network and support systems Manage the business side of owner operator work with the backing of an established carrier Qualifications Current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with clean driving record Minimum 1 year of commercial over-the-road driving experience Demonstrated experience hauling in dry van configuration Owner operator or independent contractor status with appropriate insurance coverage and equipment Commitment to maintaining vehicle condition and DOT compliance Professional approach to customer service and dispatch communication Why Join Forward Air Forward Air partners with professional owner operators who value independence and stability. We provide steady freight sourcing to keep your truck productive, competitive rates that maximize your income, and the autonomy to run your business on your terms. Owner operators working with Forward Air achieve annual earnings in the $160,000 to $200,000 range, with direct compensation aligned to our freight volume and your productivity. Applying for This Role To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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