CDL-A OWNER OPERATOR TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED
HOME DAILY | $5,000–$8,000 ESTIMATED WEEKLY GROSS PAY!
BZL, Inc. is expanding its intermodal drayage operation into the Port of New York and New Jersey. We are looking for dependable CDL-A owner-operators based near Elizabeth, NJ who want container freight opportunities, a home-daily schedule, and support from a responsive dispatch team.
As a BZL owner-operator, you will use your own truck to transport shipping containers between ports, rail yards, inland terminals, warehouses, and customer facilities. BZL provides the chassis', handles chassis maintenance and repairs, coordinates the freight, communicates with customers, and supports you with professional dispatch and back-office assistance.
This is an opportunity to join BZL as we establish and grow our NJ/NY port operation. We are looking for safety-focused, professional owner-operators who value reliable communication, efficient service, and on-time deliveries.
WHY PARTNER WITH BZL?
- $5,000–$8,000 estimated weekly paychecks
- Home daily
- Container and intermodal freight opportunities
- Freight through BZL’s established customer relationships
- Local and regional NJ/NY port work
- BZL-provided chassis'
- Chassis maintenance and repairs handled by BZL
- Detention compensation when applicable
- Additional fuel compensation included in certain customer rates
- Professional dispatch and operational support
- Customer communication, billing, and collections handled by BZL
- Straightforward communication and payout information
- The opportunity to grow with BZL’s expanding NJ/NY operation
THE INDEPENDENCE OF OWNING YOUR TRUCK—WITHOUT DOING EVERYTHING ALONE
Operating completely on your own can mean spending valuable time searching load boards, negotiating with unfamiliar brokers, coordinating appointments, managing customer accounts, sending invoices, and waiting for customers to pay.
Partnering with BZL allows you to maintain the independence of owning your truck while gaining the operational support of an established logistics company.
BZL works directly with customers, provides freight opportunities, coordinates loads, manages customer communication, handles billing and collections, and issues clear weekly paychecks. This means you can spend less time handling administrative work and more time driving and managing your truck.
- Spend less time searching public load boards
- Access freight through BZL’s customer relationships
- Receive load information and support from an accessible dispatch team
- Let BZL handle customer communication, billing, and collections
- Use BZL-provided and BZL-maintained chassis'
- Receive clear weekly paychecks
- Maintain the independence of owning and operating your own truck
- Focus more of your time on driving and running your business
With BZL, you are in business for yourself—but you do not have to manage every part of the business by yourself.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Safely transport shipping containers between NJ/NY port terminals, rail yards, inland terminals, warehouses, and customer facilities
- Complete local and regional container moves safely and efficiently
- Operate your truck and BZL-provided chassis' in compliance with all applicable FMCSA, DOT, terminal, customer, and BZL safety requirements
- Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of your truck and chassis
- Maintain accurate driver logs, container paperwork, cargo documentation, and pickup and delivery records
- Communicate effectively with BZL dispatch regarding load details, appointments, delays, terminal conditions, and route changes
- Provide timely and professional service to BZL customers and facility personnel
- Maintain your truck in safe, roadworthy, and DOT-compliant operating condition
- Report chassis maintenance or repair needs to BZL promptly
- Represent BZL and its customers professionally at every pickup and delivery location
OWNER-OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Class A CDL
- Must own or lease your own roadworthy truck
- Current DOT medical card
- Valid TWIC card or ability to obtain one before beginning port work
- Acceptable motor vehicle and safety record
- Ability to pass a DOT-compliant drug screening
- Verifiable CDL-A tractor-trailer driving experience
- Working knowledge of FMCSA and DOT safety requirements
- Ability to maintain accurate driver logs and transportation documentation
- Reliable communication and professional conduct
- Strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and on-time service
- Ability to communicate effectively with dispatch, customers, and terminal personnel
- Container, port, rail, or intermodal experience is helpful but not required
- NJ/NY port experience is helpful but not required
- Professional attitude and strong work ethic
OWNER-OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPENSES:
This is an independent contractor owner-operator opportunity. Owner-operators are responsible for operating their own businesses and covering expenses associated with their trucks.
BZL provides the chassis' and is responsible for maintenance and repairs to BZL-provided chassis'. Additional fuel compensation may be incorporated into certain customer rates.
COMPENSATION DETAILS:
$5,000–$8,000 per week.
READY TO PARTNER WITH BZL?
If you are a professional owner-operator looking for consistent container work, home-daily opportunities, weekly paychecks, company-provided chassis', and support from a team that values reliable drivers, we would like to speak with you.
Apply through Indeed today.
Call or Text: 508-802-8911
Email: [email protected]
Work Location: On the road/In-Person, primarily servicing the Port of New York and New Jersey from the Elizabeth, NJ area.
Pay: $5,000.00 - $8,000.00 per week
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to pass a standard DOT drug and alcohol screening?
- Do you own your own truck?
Experience:
- Commercial Driving: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
Work Location: On the road
