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DRY VAN

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Freedom to do things your way.

Drive your way to more freedom and earnings. 

Unlock your earning potential with Schneider’s flexible revenue programs. Access 95% drop-and-hook freight through the easy-to-use FreightPower platform, and save big on fuel, maintenance and more with Schneider’s Purchase Power Program® while enjoying the freedom to run your business your way.

About Schneider’s dry van owner-operator contracting jobs

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    All-In Revenue vs. Percent of Revenue

    Pick your path to profits with Schneider

    All-In Revenue program

    With the All-In Revenue Choice program, the freight owner-operators view and select on Schneider FreightPower has an all-in rate which means there’s no calculating fuel surcharge or accessorials. It’s a lot like broker boards, but without the headache of working with multiple brokers or the cost of operating under your own authority. Owner-operators participating in the All-In Revenue program can choose from all the traditional loads available to owner-operators and other freight Schneider also manages.

    Percent of Revenue program

    With the Percent of Revenue Choice program, owner-operators select loads with 65% of linehaul revenue from the Schneider FreightPower platform. They also receive 100% of the fuel surcharge and 100% of the accessorials for each load.

    Solo Dry Van revenue

    Van owner-operators who do business with Schneider have the potential to generate $180,000-$250,000 in revenue each year.

    Team Dry Van revenue

    Team owner-operators who do business with Schneider have the potential to generate $320,000-$430,000 in revenue each year.

    Pick the program that will best help you reach your business’ revenue goals.

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    Schneider’s Load Board

    Haul smarter with endless freight options at your fingertips

    Schneider FreightPower now gives owner-operators access to more options with the addition of 1,000 - 2,000 contract and spot market loads each day. Plus, enjoy powerful tools to help plan better, reduce deadhead miles and boost productivity:

    • Enhanced search features: More load details before booking.
    • Favorite search: Save your go-to searches.
    • Reload: Next-load choices based on delivery locations.
    • Advanced sorting/filtering: Rate per mile, total miles, deadhead, and more. 
    • Accurate trip planning: Road miles vs "as the crow flies". 
    • Fleet-friendly management: Unique profiles for multi-user support. 

    Accessible on any device, FreightPower makes it easier than ever to increase your revenue and keep your business moving. 

    Margaret Stephens, Owner-Operator
    “Using Schneider’s Load Board to pick my freight is extremely easy. It’s a matter of searching where I want to go and where I’m at and clicking when I find a load and rate that I agree with.”
    — Margaret Stephens, Owner-Operator
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    Do business by yourself or with a teammate

    Run solo or team up for bigger earnings

    Whether you want to run your business as a solo or on a team, the decision is yours. Team owner-operators at Schneider often have a significantly greater revenue potential.

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    Schneider Purchase Power Program®

    Save on truck and business expenses

    Enjoy the option to take advantage of Schneider’s buying power. Through Schneider’s Purchase Power Program®, you can boost your business’ bottom line by saving up to thousands of dollars each year on things like fuel, tires, maintenance and more.

    Scott Humphries, Owner-Operator
    “Schneider has helped me run a successful business through the Purchase Power Program. Discounts on insurance, tires, DOT inspections, things that you need on that side to save money.”
    — Scott Humphries, Owner-Operator
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    Tractor requirements

    Truck requirements at Schneider

    As a van owner-operator at Schneider, you must own or lease one or more tractors that are 2011 or newer. 

    Your truck’s engine must meet the EPA10 emissions requirement and pass a DOT inspection. 

    Your truck must have a functioning Collision Mitigation System (CMS) and a Schneider-approved sliding fifth wheel that has:

    • A left-side release. 
    • A 12-inch minimum slider. 
    • A 45-47-inch height from ground to the top of the fifth wheel plate (riser height could vary to achieve the 45-47-inch range height requirement). 
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    Reviews from current owner-operators

    Hear why van owner-operators do business with Schneider

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    Truck leasing options

    NO TRUCK? NO PROBLEM!

    From leasing a new or gently used truck from SFI Trucks and Financing to purchasing a used truck from Schneider Used Trucks, owner-operators without a truck have options at Schneider: Truck financing options.