- Company: Diamond Transportation
- Location: Urbana, Champaign County
- Full Time
- Urbana, Champaign County
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Diamond Transportation at a glance
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Diamond Transportation (diamondtransportation.com) is hiring Class A CDL owner-operators for over-the-road (OTR) work, requiring at least two years’ experience. Recent coverage also links the Diamond name to charter bus growth (Tucson HQ notes) and to Maryland paratransit upheaval—including reported job cuts after a lost WMATA contract and WARN-related scrutiny—so candidates should confirm which operating entity and business line this OTR role sits under.
Drive your own business forward with Diamond Transportation as a Class A CDL Owner Operator on over-the-road (OTR) freight out of Urbana, Champaign County. If you own your truck and bring proven flatbed expertise, this full-time owner-operator opportunity is built for you.
About the Role
Diamond Transportation is partnering with experienced Class A CDL Owner Operators for OTR routes based in Urbana, Champaign County. We welcome independent contractors who own their equipment and have a strong background in open-deck hauling. This position centers on moving specialized freight safely across long-haul lanes while you operate as your own business under the Diamond Transportation banner.
Key Responsibilities
- Run OTR freight as a Class A CDL Owner Operator, supplying and maintaining your own tractor.
- Haul loads on RGN, flatbed, or stepdeck trailers in accordance with safety and DOT standards.
- Properly secure cargo using chaining, strapping, and load-securement best practices.
- Inspect, tarp, and protect freight to ensure it arrives intact and on schedule.
- Maintain accurate logs and communicate clearly with dispatch throughout each trip.
Qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Minimum of 2 years of verifiable OTR driving experience.
- Hands-on experience with RGN, flatbed, or stepdeck trailers.
- Solid working knowledge of chaining, strapping, and cargo securement.
- Independent contractor status with your own truck and the willingness to run over-the-road lanes.
About Diamond Transportation
Diamond Transportation System, Inc. carries a long and respected legacy in the trucking industry, with roots tracing back to the 1940s when the company helped pioneer the hauling of farm equipment and tractors. That heritage of specialized, open-deck transportation continues today, making Diamond Transportation a trusted home for skilled owner operators who take pride in handling demanding freight.
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Recent news
- 500+ workers at MD shuttle facility laid off without notice, lawsuit alleges - Maryland Daily Record
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Working in Urbana, Champaign County
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The listing is tied to Urbana in Champaign County, Illinois. Illinois sits in the Midwest, with Lake Michigan to the northeast and major rivers along its western and southern edges; it ranks among the larger U.S. states by population and GDP (Wikipedia). Urbana–Champaign is a practical base for Midwest freight corridors rather than a coastal hub.
Illinois is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders on Lake Michigan to its northeast, the Mississippi River to its west, and the Wabash and Ohio rivers to its south. Of the fifty U.S. states, Illinois has the fifth-largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth-largest population, and the 25th-most land area. Its capital city is Springfield in the center of the state, a
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 215,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
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Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Home prices in Illinois (year over year): +5.8% — via FRED
Median household income in Champaign County: $63,091 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Champaign County: 17 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Champaign County: Drove Alone (64%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Champaign County: 91% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Greek Revival Cottage, listed 1977 (533m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 62°F / low 42°F year-round (summers around 84°F, winters around 19°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Most walkable (18.0/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $946/mo (1BR) · $1,122/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 225m (738 ft)
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About this role & career path
Owner-operator OTR work rewards safe miles, on-time delivery, and equipment reliability. With the stated two-year Class A minimum, growth is less about a corporate ladder and more about stronger freight consistency, utilization, and operating discipline under Diamond’s lanes and requirements.
Build the skills for this role
- Valid Class A CDL and clean, experienced OTR record (2+ years required)
- Hours-of-service, ELD, and trip planning discipline
- Owner-operator cost control: fuel, maintenance, insurance, deadhead
- Reference: FMCSA — CDL & Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements (free info)
Free & low-cost learning resources
- Be ready with CDL class, endorsements, years OTR, and accident/violation history
- Ask which Diamond entity, freight type, and home-time policy apply to this Urbana-linked OTR role
- Clarify owner-operator pay method, fuel/surcharge, trailer type, and who covers what costs
- Discuss recent public news (contract loss/layoffs vs. charter growth) and how it affects this division
Strong fit if you already run Class A OTR as an owner-operator, want long-haul freight under Diamond Transportation, and can self-manage truck economics. Less ideal if you need local/daily home time, company-truck only work, or firm pay figures before engaging—none are in the provided data.
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Listing facts
- Role Class A CDL Owner Operator – 2yrs EXP Required – OTR – Diamond Transportation
- Employer Diamond Transportation
- Location Urbana, Champaign County
- Type Full Time
- Posted June 17, 2026
- Apply by 2026-07-27
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (317 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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