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Truck Driver Owner Operator – OTR

Forward Air · Helena, Telfair County

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Fit summary

Best fit if you already operate (or can finance) a truck, prefer OTR independence over company-driver W-2 structure, and can work within a freight carrier’s dispatch and safety rules. Weak fit if you need fixed local routes, guaranteed weekly hours, or salary data that isn’t in this listing.

Day in the role

As an OTR owner-operator truck driver for Forward Air, a typical day is dispatch, pre-trip inspection, load securement, and highway time moving freight in their network. You run your own equipment economics—fuel, maintenance, HOS compliance—while coordinating pickups/deliveries and paperwork with Forward Air or its brokers/customers. Home time and lanes depend on the OTR agreement, not office hours.

Skills to emphasize

No occupation or cert catalog was provided. Practical focus for this title: CDL (as required), hours-of-service discipline, ELD use, preventive maintenance, and safe OTR decision-making. Confirm any company-specific onboarding or insurance requirements with Forward Air.

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Is this role remote?

No. The job is marked non-remote; work is on the road as an OTR owner-operator.

What does Forward Air do?

Public and trade coverage describe Forward Air as a freight/logistics company (FWRD), including LTL-related market discussion—not the military “forward air control” Wikipedia topic that may appear in bad data matches.

Where is Helena for this job?

The posting says Helena, Telfair County; supplied location data maps Helena to Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Verify the terminal or domicile with Forward Air.

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)

TITLE: Truck Driver Owner Operator - 1yr EXP Required - OTR - Dry Van - $160k - $200k per yearCOMPANY: Forward AirLOCATION: Helena, Telfair County What This Role Involves This role involves driving a dry van in an owner-operator capacity for Forward Air. You will be responsible for delivering freight to various destinations while maintaining your own truck and adhering to strict safety regulations. Responsibilities Drive a dry van to deliver freight across the country (OTR) Maintain your own truck in good working condition Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies Ensure timely delivery of shipments while managing your schedule independently Skills & Qualifications Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements At least 1 year of experience as an owner-operator or equivalent driving experience Strong knowledge of OTR routes and regulations Ability to manage your own schedule and business operations Excellent communication skills for interacting with customers and company representatives Why Join Forward Air At Forward Air, you'll find a carrier that respects your business. We offer reliable freight opportunities, industry-leading miles, and the freedom to run your business as you see fit. You can expect consistent work, strong earnings potential, and support from our team. Applying for This Role We are seeking professional owner-operators who value consistency, strong earnings, and a carrier that respects their business. Spend less time waiting and more time on the road with Forward Air. 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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