Driver Candidates:  Owner Operators

Summary of Lease Terms with Owner-Operators

Compensation 

  • Owner-Operators (Tractor Only) receive a 67% commission on line-haul for all loads hauled
  • Owner-Operators (Tractor Only) also receive 67% commission on selected accessorial charges, such as tarping, detention, and tipboard charges
  • Owner-Operators (Tractor & Trailer) receive a 77% commission on line-haul for all loads hauled
  • Owner-Operators (Tractor & Trailer) also receive 77% commission on selected accessorial charges, such as tarping, detention, and tipboard charges

Fuel Surcharge

  • Owner-Operators receive 100% of the fuel surcharge we charge our customers on all loads hauled
  • Our fuel surcharges are adjusted daily and based upon YTC’s average fleetwide daily fuel cost

Insurance

  • YTC provides auto liability, general liability, and cargo insurance coverage to all Owner-Operators at no cost
  • YTC provides worker’s compensation insurance coverage to all Owner-Operators at a cost equivalent to YTC’s company rates

Permits

  • YTC provides all single trip and annual blanket permits at no cost 

Equipment

  • YTC offers tires, chains and binders, and other equipment at a discounted cost 

Fuel

  • YTC offers Owner-Operators the opportunity to purchase fuel on the road at deeply discounted prices that are based upon the daily wholesale prices
  • Owner-Operators use YTC’s company fuel card to purchase fuel on credit