Landstar System
$150,000 - $300,000+ gross (owner-operators)OTR, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Moderate Demand
Owner Operator Jobs in Nevada
Browse owner-op trucking positions across Nevada with top carriers hiring now.
Pay
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Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Owner-Op Trucking in Nevada
Nevada is an inland Mountain West market: Las Vegas hospitality and construction freight on I-15, and Reno–Sparks warehousing on I-80 as an inland alternative to California ports—not a Pacific coastline. The owner-operator market in Nevada 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 NV
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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 Nevada
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
$60,000 - $84,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$67,000 - $94,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$68,000 - $96,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$69,000 - $97,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$70,500 - $99,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$72,000 - $101,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$75,500 - $106,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$61,000 - $86,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$50,000 - $71,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$57,500 - $81,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$62,000 - $88,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$63,500 - $89,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$60,000 - $84,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$49,000 - $69,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Owner-Op Jobs in Nevada
Las Vegas
Nevada
Reno
Nevada
Henderson
Nevada
Sparks
Nevada
North Las Vegas
Nevada
Key Freight Routes in Nevada
1
I-15 (Las Vegas to LA and Salt Lake City)
2
I-80 (Reno to Salt Lake City)
3
US-93/US-95 (north-south Nevada)
Requirements for Owner-Op Driving in NV
- 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 Nevada — FAQs
How much do owner-op truck drivers make in Nevada?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for owner-op drivers in Nevada. 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 Nevada a good state to base an owner-operator business?
Nevada offers moderate freight volumes for owner-operators, with cross-border and port freight adding premium rate opportunities. 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 Nevada hiring owner-op drivers in 2026?
Yes — owner-op driver demand in Nevada is moderate heading into 2026. The owner-op segment in Nevada is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in NV.