Landstar System
$150,000 - $300,000+ gross (owner-operators)OTR, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Moderate Demand
Owner Operator Jobs in Connecticut
Browse owner-op trucking positions across Connecticut with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Owner-Op Trucking in Connecticut
Connecticut sits on the I-95 Northeast corridor between New York and Boston, with I-84 and I-91 feeding Hartford and New Haven warehouse and last-mile freight into dense coastal metros. The owner-operator market in Connecticut is moderate; load mix follows the freight geography above rather than a generic regional template. Confirm rates and deadhead with brokers and carriers directly.
Top Companies Hiring Owner-Op Drivers in CT
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Mercer Transportation
$150,000 - $280,000+ gross (owner-operators)OTR, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Roadrunner Transportation
$58,000 - $88,000OTR, Regional, LTL, Owner-Operator
Anderson Trucking Service
$65,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Covenant Transport
$50,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Expedited
Driving job listings in Connecticut
These listings are not job offers from this website, and this site does not employ the driver. If a carrier is not named, the card is a description of a type of seat, not an offer of employment.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$62,000 - $88,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$64,000 - $90,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$65,500 - $92,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$67,500 - $95,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$68,500 - $96,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$72,000 - $101,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$48,000 - $67,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$54,000 - $76,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$54,500 - $77,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$47,000 - $66,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Owner-Op Jobs in Connecticut
Hartford
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Connecticut
New Haven
Connecticut
Stamford
Connecticut
Waterbury
Connecticut
Key Freight Routes in Connecticut
1
I-95 (coastal corridor NYC to Providence)
2
I-84 (Hartford to NY and MA)
3
I-91 (Hartford to Springfield/Vermont)
Requirements for Owner-Op Driving in CT
- Valid CDL-A license with 2+ years verifiable experience
- Own or lease a truck meeting carrier/DOT specifications
- Active motor carrier authority (MC number) or willingness to lease onto a carrier
- Current IFTA registration and fuel tax compliance
- Commercial auto liability insurance ($1M minimum for most carriers)
- Clean CSA scores and satisfactory safety rating
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Owner-Op Trucking Jobs in Connecticut — FAQs
How much do owner-op truck drivers make in Connecticut?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for owner-op drivers in Connecticut. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and every state in the same region showed the same band. Ask the carrier for the rate. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
Is Connecticut a good state to base an owner-operator business?
Connecticut offers moderate freight volumes for owner-operators, with dense population centers and premium outbound rates. Operating costs including fuel, permits, and insurance should be factored against the state's load-to-truck ratio when choosing a home base.
Are trucking companies in Connecticut hiring owner-op drivers in 2026?
Yes — owner-op driver demand in Connecticut is moderate heading into 2026. The owner-op segment in Connecticut is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in CT.