- Company: Bennett Motor Express
- Location: Skyland, Alabama
- Salary: Pay not listed
Bennett Motor Express at a glance
bennettmotorexpress.comSEC filings mentioning "Bennett Motor Express": 1 — search EDGAR
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $13K from the Department of Health and Human Services (started Sep 6, 2022) — via USAspending.gov
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OSHA safety record: 1 confirmed violation across 1 inspection — via OSHA Establishment Search
Bennett Motor Express (bennettmotorexpress.com) is a motor carrier hiring CDL-A owner operators. Public feeds mostly cover broader trucking industry topics rather than company-specific product news.
Bennett Motor Express - Skyland, Alabama
The Opportunity
We are seeking experienced Class A CDL Owner Operators to join our Open Deck Division. This is a full-time position with no remote work option available.
- 1 year of driving experience required
- Earn 74.7% of linehaul
Responsibilities
As an Owner Operator, you will be responsible for:
- Driving your own truck and making deliveries across the country
- Maintaining your vehicle to ensure safe operation
- Managing your own schedule and routes
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for individuals who:
- Have a valid Class A CDL with open deck endorsement
- Possess 1 year of over-the-road (OTR) driving experience
- Are self-motivated and able to work independently
- Are committed to safety and quality service
More About Bennett Motor Express
Bennett Motor Express is a company that stands for something bigger. We don’t just offer freight; we offer freedom, family, and a foundation of faith that has helped independent contractors thrive for more than 50 years. Founded by Marcia Taylor in 197…
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Working in Skyland, Alabama
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Role is based around Skyland Park / Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Alabama sits in the Southeast, bordering Tennessee, Georgia, Florida and the Gulf, and Mississippi—typical Deep South freight corridors for regional and long-haul runs.
Alabama is a state in the Southeastern and Deep Southern regions of the United States. It borders Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area, and the 24th-most populous of the 50 U.S. states.
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 199,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Alabama: 11.2% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Alabama: $7.25/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Alabama: $50,191 — via FRED
Home prices in Alabama (year over year): +4.2% — via FRED
Median household income in Tuscaloosa County: $63,947 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Tuscaloosa County: 23 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Tuscaloosa County: Drove Alone (79%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Tuscaloosa County: 89% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Walkability: Below average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $972/mo · $1,169/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 99m (325 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
About this role & career path
CDL-A owner operators typically progress from company driver or lease options into independent contracting, building equipment equity, safety record, and lane knowledge over time.
Build the skills for this role
Core: valid CDL-A, ELDT where required, safe heavy-vehicle operation, HOS, trip planning.
Free & low-cost learning resources
Be ready to discuss equipment specs, insurance and authority status, preferred freight, safety history, and how you manage maintenance and downtime as an owner operator.
Strong fit if you already hold CDL-A, own or control a tractor, and want contractor freight with a carrier like Bennett rather than a company-driver seat.
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Listing facts
- Role CDL-A Owner Operator
- Employer Bennett Motor Express
- Location Skyland, Alabama
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 11, 2026
- Apply by September 11, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (187 words)
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