Owner/Operators

Switching Has Never Been Easier

Celadon’s $4,500 true owner-operator transition pay makes shifting into a new career a breeze.

Any driver who joins Celadon as a true owner-operator and completes orientation receives $4,500 in their first 85,000 miles to help with the transition into a new career! This is equivalent to $0.05/mile on top of their normal pay rate.

Plus true owner/operators, both solo and team, can choose the percentage pay package that suits them best: either 75% of both linehaul and fuel surcharge, or 70% of linehaul and 100% of fuel surcharge! With our dense freight lanes, our dedicated support staff and the low turn times, and you’ll see why we’re an owner-friendly carrier. Check out all the details here >

PICK YOUR PAY

All true O/Os choose either 70% linehaul/100% fuel or 75% linehaul/ 75% fuel!

PRODUCTIVITY

Drivers see the best productivity at 14-21 days out with 3-4 days off.

ZERO TRAILER FEES

We charge zero trailer fees for our drivers and ELD installation is free!

PAID FUEL TAX

Celadon pays all fuel tax for owner-operator partners.

FIND A GREAT CAREER NEAR YOU!

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Owner Operator Success Story

William started his career with Celadon in May 2016.

In a given week, he can run anywhere between 2,300 and 2,700 miles. When William isn’t running, he enjoys spending time at rest stops with his Tibetan Spaniel. He also schedules to have 4 days off every 6 weeks so that he can spend time with his family.

Now, William owns his truck and is the perfect example of somebody who has made the most of his partnership with Celadon.

Thank you for your hard work, William!

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Hiring Requirements

In order to find out if you pre-qualify, here are Celadon’s basic hiring requirements:

  • Be at least 21.5 years old at the time of the application (23 for new drivers)
  • Have 6 months of verifiable tractor/trailer experience in the past 36 months (experienced drivers)
  • We also hire drivers with little and no experience! Learn more here >
  • Hold a valid Class-A CDL, issued by the applicant’s state of residence
  • Good driving record
  • No DWI, DUI, careless or reckless driving convictions in the past 5 years
  • No hit-and-run convictions in the past 10 years
  • No current parole/probation status or warrants for your arrest
  • No current license suspension







  • Yes, I want to receive information and communications from Celadon concerning future opportunities or promotions via telephone, pre-recorded messages, auto-dialed telephone calls, or text messages. *By participating, you consent to receive text messages sent by an automatic telephone dialing system. Consent to these terms is not a condition of being hired, contracted or leased. You may opt out at any time by texting STOP to unsubscribe. Message and Data Rates may apply.