26' BOX TRUCK INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OPPORTUNITIES - ALL STATES - October 1, 2025

NATIONAL MULTI-STATE RESOURCES

CourierGigs.com

• Website: couriergigs.com
• Coverage: Nationwide box truck contract opportunities
• Search filters: By state, vehicle type, pay range

CBDriver.com

• Website: cbdriver.com
• Coverage: Nationwide driver contract jobs
• Free resources for building courier/delivery business

SimplyHired.com

• Active box truck contract listings in all 50 states
• Updated daily with new opportunities

ZipRecruiter.com

• Comprehensive nationwide coverage
• 1-click apply feature

PAY RANGES BY VEHICLE/REGION

26' Box Truck Weekly Earnings

• Nationwide Average: $896-$1,538/week
• Top Earners: $4,850-$7,250/week (Solo), $8,000+/week (Team operations)
• Per Load Earnings: 90% of gross per load (some companies)
• Annual Potential: $100-150k+ in annual gross revenue

16'-26' Box Truck Range

• $961-$1,826/week

Regional Variations

• Texas: $896-$1,538/week
• North Carolina: $22k-$46k annually
• Florida: $1,200-$1,500/week for dedicated routes

FLORIDA OPPORTUNITIES

Market Overview

• 21+ active 26ft box truck positions
• 50 box truck contractor careers available
• 71 box truck contract jobs

Major Companies Hiring

RLX (Multiple Markets)

• Type: 26' box truck owner-operators specializing in 'White Glove' deliveries
• Contract: 1099 Independent Contractor
• Requirements: Must own 26' box truck with liftgate

KRP Distribution, Inc. (Little Debbie Distributor)

• Location: Holiday, FL - Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando counties
• Pay: $1,200-$1,500/week
• Type: Independent Route Operators, Contract Full-time
• Requirements: Purchase box truck, obtain commercial insurance, cover route expenses

Buffalo Group Transport

• Requirements: Experienced drivers with 26ft box trucks (no 24ft or smaller), dedicated consistent routes
• Location: Florida markets

Coastal Courier, Inc.

• Location: Sarasota, FL
• Note: After deductions for vehicle and mileage charges, and fuel, net pay to independent contractor

Upshift Logistics Inc.

• Location: Orlando, FL
• Features: Low or no weekly cost deductions, fuel cards with fuel discounts, can utilize 26FT box trucks OTR
• Pay: Up to 88% of gross, $2500 sign-on bonus

A&M Platinum Logistics LLC

• Location: Florida
• Type: 1099 independent contractor position delivering building materials

Danielle Montalvo, LLC

• Location: West Palm Beach, FL
• Pay: $15-$20/hour

Florida Cities with Active Postings

• Tallahassee, Orlando, Pensacola, West Palm Beach, Sarasota, Holiday area

Florida Requirements

• Valid U.S. driver's license (CDL not required for under 26,001 lbs)
• Clean driving record (MVR will be reviewed)
• Experience driving 26-ft box trucks or similar vehicles
• 3-year clean driving record required (No accidents, tickets)

TEXAS OPPORTUNITIES

Market Overview

• 1000+ box truck owner-operator jobs
• 47 box truck independent contractor careers

Major Companies Hiring

MML Alliance

• Requirements: Minimum 2 years experience, active authority (MC/DOT), box truck for OTR
• Type: Owner-Operators with Own Authority

VICTORIA LOGISTICS CARRIER LLC

• Type: Box trucks owner-operators, independent contract agreement
• Features: Competitive rates, can negotiate rate with dispatchers

General Logistics Carrier

• Type: Box Truck Independent Contractor/Owner Operator
• Requirements: Minimum 1 year experience operating box trucks or similar commercial vehicles

ACIES TRANSPORT

• Type: Dispatch company looking for Sprinter/Cargo Vans, Box Trucks, Conestoga/Curtain side Owner-Operators
• Pay: $4,850-$7,250 weekly gross (Solo), $8,000+ for teams
• Contract: Independent Contractor Agreement

Empire Load

• Website: empireload.com or search Empire Load at Apple store/Google play
• Features: Get paid however you want (Quick Pay or Weekly)

Texas-Specific Requirements

• Must know how to use smartphone and pallet jack
• Must be able to communicate in English
• Must have own DOT, Valid DOT, MC # and Interstate Authority
• MUST HAVE 26 foot BOX Truck with lift gate

Texas Pay Structures

• Up to $4,500/week for home delivery of bulky items
• Top drivers make up to $1000+ weekly

GEORGIA OPPORTUNITIES

Major Companies

MXD Group Inc.

• Locations: Atlanta, GA and other markets
• Requirements: Own/maintain 24- to 26-foot box truck
• Type: Experienced Independent Contract Carriers handling final-mile home delivery and installation

selectlogisticsinc.com

• Location: Atlanta area
• Requirements: Own vehicle (Box Truck 2010+ or Cargo/Sprinter Van 2015+), valid driver's license, commercial insurance, basic English skills

Atlanta-Specific

• 16 independent contractor box truck jobs
• Requirements: Clean driving record and ability to pass background check, drug test, experience operating 26 foot box truck

NORTH CAROLINA OPPORTUNITIES

Market Overview

• 33 independent contractor box trucks jobs
• 1,716+ box truck independent contractor positions

Major Companies Hiring

Final Mile Solutions Group, LLC

• Location: Raleigh, Charlotte, Asheville, Greensboro NC areas
• Requirements: Independent Contractors with 24'-26' Box Trucks with Lift Gate
• Type: Local Dedicated Box Truck Drivers

Courier Express

• Type: High quality, motivated Independent Contractor Courier Drivers with their OWN 24 or 26 Foot Box Truck
• Schedule: Daytime Monday thru Friday last mile distribution delivery routes

K & M Logistics

• Location: Jacksonville, NC
• Pay: Earn $20-$100 per delivery
• Requirements: Valid driver's license with clean driving record, flexible independent work opportunities

VICTORIA LOGISTICS CARRIER LLC

• Location: Gastonia, NC
• Requirements: Own vehicle (12-16 ft Box trucks without log book or ELD), must be at least 21 years of age

Pace

• Location: Charlotte, NC
• Requirements: 24-26' box trucks for immediate route openings, 2-4 days a week, must have active MC/DOT to haul General freight
• Type: Variable freight types but palletized and shrink wrapped

SE Independent (SEIDS)

• Type: Owner-Operator/Independent Contractors to manage own businesses within local region/delivery market
• Services: Home deliveries and set up of new furniture and accessories for premier national furniture retailer
• Pay: Potentially generate $100-150k+ annual gross revenue, home every evening
• Requirements: 1099 position, must have one FULL year of box truck driving experience OR CDL A or B

PGT (Independent Contractors)

• Location: North Carolina
• Benefits: Access to variety of insurance programs and resources to maximize efficiency

Tiger Trans Group LLC

• Location: North Carolina
• Type: Owner-operator opportunities

Allegro Home Delivery

• Requirements: Valid Driver's License with good driving record

Service Pros Installation Group, INC

• Location: Hickory, NC

North Carolina Requirements

• Must have 3 years minimum truck driving experience from 16 foot to 26 foot trucks
• Have clean driving record
• Trucking driver type: Independent Contractor

LOUISIANA OPPORTUNITIES

New Orleans Market

reLink Medical, LLC

• Location: New Orleans, LA
• Requirements: 1 year experience driving 26ft box truck
• Duties: Delivers medical equipment to customers by driving 26-foot box truck or by flight

All My Sons Moving & Storage

• Location: New Orleans, LA
• Pay: $18-$24/hour (Based on Experience), TIPS Earned Daily $20-$150 Per Day
• Requirements: Has 2 years+ of driving a 26 foot box truck or commercial vehicle

Aifos Logistics LLC

• Location: New Orleans, LA
• Type: Owner Operator managing own vehicle
• Requirements: Box truck is 2010 or newer

Hackbarth Delivery Service

• Location: Saint Rose, LA
• Type: Experienced independent contractors for final mile delivery and installation services
• Services: Final Mile Home Delivery with "White Glove Service"

Silver Fox Freight Management LLC

• Type: Owner-Operators partnership
• Requirements: Own truck (Tractor, Hot Shot, or 26ft Box)
• Pay: 90/10 split - You keep 90% of gross revenue
• Features: Run under company MC/Authority - no hassle of your own

Louisiana Market

• 42 box truck jobs in New Orleans area

CALIFORNIA OPPORTUNITIES

Market Overview

• 50+ box truck contract positions

Major Companies

Ryder Last Mile

• Benefits: Routes you'll enjoy, perks, first-rate pay
• Requirements: 26' box truck (truck equipped with liftgate is a plus), Active US DOT & MC numbers
• Access: Third-party discounts for truck rental, fuel and tools

C5 Expedite

• Type: Nationwide Company
• Requirements: Must be able to be out on road 2-3 weeks at a time and drive Nationwide
• Initial Investment: $3,000-$4,000 available for initial truck expenses and insurance
• Vehicle: May own, lease or rent, must be 12 years old or newer, high-top cargo van

J.B. Hunt

• Type: CDL-A Owner Operators
• Requirements: Active DOT & MC authority, Independent Contractors

DriverReady

• Features: Expand fleet with existing and future contracts, commercial insurance, driver's license, driving record required

LoopDeco

• Type: Contract role picking up and donating furniture, earn extra cash on own time

California Requirements

• Valid Driver's License and active DOT/FMCSA authority
• 1099 Independent Contractor Status
• Earn $3,500-$4,500 Weekly

NATIONWIDE REQUIREMENTS

Vehicle Requirements

• Standard: 24' to 26' box truck
• Age: Typically 2010 or newer
• Equipment: Liftgate required (most positions)
• Condition: Well-maintained, reliable
• Insurance: Commercial insurance required

License & Authority

• Driver's License: Valid state driver's license with clean record
• CDL: CDL not required for under 26,001 lbs GVW, but CDL A or B advantageous
• DOT/MC Numbers: Required for many interstate operations
• Medical Card: Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate from DOT licensed examiner

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: 1 year box truck driving experience OR 80 hours of training
• Preferred: 3 years minimum truck driving experience
• Specialized: 2 years for OTR operations

Background & Safety

• Clean driving record (typically 3 years clean)
• Pass background check
• Pass drug screening
• No accidents, tickets in past 3 years

Skills & Equipment

• Must know how to use smartphone and pallet jack
• Must have standard dolly, basic set of tools, moving blankets
• Must be able to communicate in English
• Ability to lift ~50 lbs boxes

BUSINESS STRUCTURE

Contract Types

• 1099 Independent Contractor (most common)
• Owner-Operator with Own Authority
• Contractor under Company Authority

Business Setup

• Operate own business while aligning with company standards
• Manage own schedule, routes, expenses
• Commercial insurance required
• Tax obligations as independent contractor

KEY COMPANIES OPERATING NATIONWIDE

1. MXD Group Inc. - Multi-state operations
2. Ryder Last Mile - Nationwide coverage
3. C5 Expedite - Nationwide company
4. J.B. Hunt - Major national carrier
5. SE Independent (SEIDS) - Furniture delivery national
6. Courier Express - Multiple state operations
7. PGT - Large fleet nationwide
8. Final Mile Solutions Group - Regional coverage
9. RLX - Multiple market areas
10. ACIES TRANSPORT - Dispatch company nationwide

HOW TO APPLY

Job Search Platforms

1. SimplyHired.com - Excellent box truck filters
2. Indeed.com - Largest job board
3. Glassdoor.com - Company reviews + listings
4. ZipRecruiter.com - 1-click apply
5. CourierGigs.com - Courier-specific
6. CBDriver.com - Driver contract focus

Search Terms to Use

• "26 foot box truck independent contractor"
• "box truck owner operator"
• "26ft box truck contract"
• "non-CDL box truck"
• "final mile delivery box truck"

Application Tips

• Emphasize years of box truck experience
• Highlight clean driving record
• Mention any specialized skills (furniture delivery, white glove, medical)
• Have business documents ready: DOT/MC numbers, commercial insurance, vehicle registration
• Be prepared for quick start - many companies need immediate fill
• Consider multiple contracts for steady work

Pay Negotiation

• Understand split percentages (typically 70-90% to contractor)
• Clarify who pays: fuel, tolls, maintenance, insurance
• Ask about sign-on bonuses
• Inquire about dedicated routes vs. on-demand
• Understand payment terms (weekly, quick pay options)

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