Refrigerated Trucking

Owner Operators

Owner operators earn top rates and year-round freight with CMLS

Apply Online* or email / call recruiting at 1-800-835-3119

Seeking a rewarding owner operator lease?

Consider partnering with a transportation-services leader: Cargill Meat Logistics Solutions (CMLS).

With CMLS, no forced dispatch lets you maintain your independence and flexibility. You’ll benefit from freedom of operation – from choosing loads you haul to selecting regional or over-the-road runs – all for a stable, profitable company committed to your success. During and between loads, highly trained and attentive CMLS staff members will be accessible to you. So you’re not alone when you partner with CMLS. Join our network of successful owner-operators who share our commitment to safety, service and on-time freight delivery.

Benefits of working with Cargill Meat Logistics Solutions

We’ll reward you well for your valuable contributions. For starters, CMLS owner-operators are paid 72 percent of gross linehaul revenue pulling Cargill refrigerated trailers and 85 percent of gross linehaul revenue when you pull your own trailers. In addition to competitive earning potential, you’ll also receive:

1,000 sign-on bonus Referral incentives Option to pull Cargill refrigerated trailers with no rental fees – Cargill covers all company trailer maintenance, including tires, reefer maintenance, reefer fuel and more Steady freight and backhauls from Cargill, as well as from a wide range of valued customers Nationwide and regional routes Owner Operators with lease purchase tractor(s) welcome	Prompt payment twice a week Direct deposit Competitive fuel surcharges Paid-for lumper, pallet, washout and shag services Layover pay Pickup/drop pay Paid-for liability and bobtail insurance coverage Access to competitive occupational accident and physical damage policies	Ability to use your tags or ours – if you subscribe to our plates, then $250 will be paid on those plates after the first year, followed by $500 after the second year and each year thereafter Optional maintenance escrow account available for your use ComData fuel cards and pre-pass available for your use Fuel discounts Safety bonus program

* CMLS owner-operators must be 23 years of age and have a Class A CDL with at least two years of recent over-the-road experience, and a safe driving record. If you meet these basic qualifications fill out an application today to become a part of our team.

*CMLS owner-operators utilizing the McLeod Anywhere can find application instructions here.