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Quick Driver Application
Apply in less than 2 minutes. Complete the short application below and a recruiter will review your information. Qualified applicants will typically be contacted within 1 business day.
Requirements:
• Valid Class A CDL
• Age 25+ (insurance requirement)
• 2+ years OTR experience
• 1+ year Flatbed or Step Deck experience
• No SAP, DUI, or positive drug/alcohol violations
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• Able to stay out 3+ weeks
• Willing to tarp and secure freight safely
We verify all information through FMCSA-required screening, including MVR, PSP, Clearinghouse, employment verification, and background checks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
FOR DRIVERS
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Yes! We are always looking for professional CDL Class A drivers with at least 2 years of experience (1 year flatbed required). We offer high pay, weekly settlements, fuel cards, safety bonuses, and 24/7 dispatch support. Drivers can check the requirements at our DRIVERS PAGE, and apply directly from our website by hitting the APPLY NOW button. You may also contact our Recruiting department at 331-684-0405
We require at least 2 years of CDL Class A experience and 1 year of flatbed experience. Drivers must have a clean driving record, strong safety record, and commitment to professionalism. More details can be found on DRIVERS page
Valid Class A CDL
25+ years old
2+ years OTR experience
1+ year flatbed experience
No DUI or positive drug tests
No SAP cases
No truck abandonment
Must pass background check
DOT physical required (medical card)
3 weeks OTR minimum
Flatbed tarping required
Must secure freight safely
Eligible to work in U.S.
At Open Way Inc, our fleet includes Freightliner Cascadia (automatic transmission), Peterbilt 389, and Kenworth W900 trucks—assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. We pair them with flatbed and step deck trailers, with or without ramps depending on availability.
All of our trucks are late-model and fully equipped with advanced safety technology, including GPS tracking and forward-facing dash cameras. Our trailers come stocked with tarps, straps, chains, bungees, corner protectors, blankets, and all necessary securement tools to keep freight safe and compliant. We maintain every truck and trailer to the highest standards to ensure safety, reliability, and driver comfort on the road.
Open Way Inc is a nationwide flatbed and step deck carrier. We specialize in hauling heavy equipment, steel, machinery, coils, construction materials, and oversized freight. Our customers include manufacturers, brokers, military bases, and construction companies across the U.S.
We provide transportation services across all 48 continental U.S. states. No matter where your freight needs to go, we can provide safe and reliable delivery with real-time tracking updates.
Unlike many carriers, we treat our drivers like family. You’ll drive late-model equipment, have consistent freight, receive safety rewards, and work with a dedicated in-house dispatch team that supports you on the road. We understand life on the road and do everything possible to make it safe, profitable, and stress-free.
Open Way Inc drivers haul a wide variety of freight nationwide, including steel, coils, machinery, construction equipment, military freight, and oversize/over-dimensional loads. Every load is carefully selected with safety, profitability, and driver qualification in mind. Freight assignments may vary depending on market demand, customer needs, and the driver’s experience or endorsements.
At Open Way Inc, we offer two flexible pay structures so drivers can choose the option that best fits their goals:
Mileage Pay – $0.80 per loaded mile, plus bonuses for tarping and extra stops.
Percentage Pay – Up to 30% of the line-haul rate (after permit deductions). Most drivers prefer this option since it’s based on load revenue and doesn’t depend solely on miles driven.
In addition, we provide:
Weekly direct deposit settlements (pay is one week behind).
Safety bonuses for maintaining a clean driving record.
Cash advance options for on-the-road needs.
With consistent freight year-round, Open Way Inc drivers enjoy competitive income, steady miles, and the support of a company that values their hard work.
Yes. We have a 24/7 in-house dispatch, safety and maintenance team that assists drivers with routing, freight updates, and repair emergencies. You’re never alone on the road.
Drivers typically stay out 3 weeks at a time, depending on freight assignments and routes. Thanks to our new, late-model equipment and a large support team available 24/7, we can efficiently manage loads while still accommodating home time requests whenever possible. Our goal is to balance consistent miles and earnings with driver well-being and flexibility.
Open Way Inc maintains a very high safety score thanks to our professional team, preventative safety programs, and experienced CDL drivers. Our commitment to safe operations, advanced technology like GPS tracking and dash cameras, and rigorous driver training has resulted in zero preventable accidents. Safety isn’t just a policy—it’s at the core of everything we do, ensuring both our drivers and customers’ freight are protected on every shipment.
Open Way Inc Trucking Company is definitely the Best flatbed company for CDL Drivers looking for a Midwest Flatbed Company with top pay! Our best drivers take home up to $4,500/week now, April 2026, since flatbed market went up. Now is the best time to switch to a good trucking company that will keep you rolling, will pay on time, will respect you as a human being, and will be available for you 24/7
Professional CDL drivers make between $1,500 and $3,500, on average, at Open Way Inc, pulling flatbed trailer (or step deck). We try to run low miles, as most of our drivers are paid 30%. For drivers who prefer to be paid per mile, we offer long runs paid at up to $0.90 per loaded mile, plus extra pay for extra jobs, like tarping, or extra stop, or oversize load. That's why we consider Open Way Inc one of the best trucking companies in midwest, and in the US!
Midwest trucking companies pay the most, because this is the biggest area for trucking industry. At Open Way Inc we specialize in Flatbed Trucking and we pay the top rate to our flatbed drivers. For those who chose percentage pay, we offer up to %30 gross. For CDL drivers who want to earn based on miles driven, we offer up to $0.90 per loaded miles, plus extra pay for extra jobs, like tarping, additional pickup, or oversize load.
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