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Flexible / Owner-Operator Trucking Jobs in Missouri

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

Home Time

You choose your own schedule

Expected Pay

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

MO CDL-A Avg

$56,200

Flexible / Owner-Operator Jobs in Missouri

Missouri is a strong market for flexible / owner-operator trucking positions. Missouri sits at the geographic and logistical center of the country with both St. Louis and Kansas City serving as major freight hubs. The convergence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers with major interstate systems creates one of the nation's densest freight networks. Key industries including Automotive manufacturing (GM, Ford), Agriculture (soybeans, cattle, pork), Logistics & 3PL services create consistent demand for drivers who want flexible / owner-operator schedules.

Flexible / Owner-Operator Job Types Available in MO

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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 Missouri

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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 Missouri

I-70 (Kansas City to St. Louis)
I-44 (Springfield to St. Louis)
I-35 (Kansas City north-south)

Major Trucking Cities in Missouri

Kansas City, MO
St. Louis, MO
Springfield, MO
Columbia, MO
Joplin, MO

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Flexible / Owner-Operator truck drivers in Missouri typically earn $150,000 - $300,000+ gross ($60,000 - $120,000 net) annually. The overall CDL-A average in Missouri is $56,200. Pay varies by carrier, freight type, and endorsements.

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

Missouri 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 (GM, Ford) and Agriculture (soybeans, cattle, pork)) create consistent demand for drivers with this schedule.

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

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