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Flexible / Owner-Operator Trucking Jobs in Michigan

Find truck driver positions in Michigan with flexible / owner-operator home time. Browse job types, expected pay, and top hiring companies in MI.

Home Time

You choose your own schedule

Expected Pay

$150,000 - $300,000+ gross ($60,000 - $120,000 net)

MI CDL-A Avg

$58,800

Flexible / Owner-Operator Jobs in Michigan

Michigan is a strong market for flexible / owner-operator trucking positions. Michigan is the heart of American automotive manufacturing, and the trucking industry here revolves around moving auto parts, finished vehicles, and manufacturing supplies. The state also has major cross-border trade with Canada through the Ambassador Bridge and Blue Water Bridge. Key industries including Automotive manufacturing & parts, Cross-border trade (Canada), Furniture manufacturing (West MI) create consistent demand for drivers who want flexible / owner-operator schedules.

Flexible / Owner-Operator Job Types Available in MI

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Independent owner-operator (own authority)
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Leased owner-operator (carrier contract)
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Power-only contractor
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Expedited freight specialist
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Hot shot hauler
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Specialized/oversized hauler (independent)

Companies Offering Flexible / Owner-Operator in Michigan

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Landstar System (agent-based)
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Mercer Transportation
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CH Robinson (brokered loads)
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Total Quality Logistics
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Amazon Relay (power-only)

Freight Corridors in Michigan

I-75 (Detroit to Mackinac)
I-94 (Detroit to Chicago)
I-96 (Detroit to Grand Rapids)

Major Trucking Cities in Michigan

Detroit, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
Lansing, MI
Kalamazoo, MI
Flint, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do flexible / owner-operator truck drivers make in Michigan?

Flexible / Owner-Operator truck drivers in Michigan typically earn $150,000 - $300,000+ gross ($60,000 - $120,000 net) annually. The overall CDL-A average in Michigan is $58,800. Pay varies by carrier, freight type, and endorsements.

What flexible / owner-operator trucking jobs are available in Michigan?

Michigan offers flexible / owner-operator positions in Independent owner-operator (own authority), Leased owner-operator (carrier contract), Power-only contractor. The state's key industries (Automotive manufacturing & parts and Cross-border trade (Canada)) create consistent demand for drivers with this schedule.

Which companies offer flexible / owner-operator schedules in Michigan?

Major carriers offering flexible / owner-operator schedules with operations in Michigan include Landstar System (agent-based), Mercer Transportation, CH Robinson (brokered loads). Check each carrier's website for current openings near Detroit.