Sick and tired of outside companies running your business?
Then, become a Quest Direct Business Owner-Operator!
You're the boss! You make the decisions about annual income, business strategies, what freight to haul, where to go, when to go home, work schedules, what type of equipment to operate ... How to run your business!
If you're a safe, professional owner operator who meets our basic requirements, then you may have what it takes to be part of our fast growing family! We have great paying freight! Our average Owner/Operator made $160,000 in 2006.
Getting Started at Quest Direct
As a Quest Direct owner operator, you'll enjoy many benefits to help you get started and to continue your success with Quest Direct. Just fill out the on-line application at the bottom of this page and you’re on your way.
The Best Driving Job in the Industry
Quest Direct is committed to your financial security, your health and your safety. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a partnership that promotes safety first.
And Quest Direct, we offer you something most companies don't: Stability. When you drive with Quest, you have the peace of mind that comes from working with a company that has an established record of growth, so you can count on a steady paycheck, week after week, mile after mile. That means security for you and your family. At Quest Direct, we don't just care about the freight we move, we care about the people who move it.
Independent Contractors
Quest Direct offers lease opportunities for Independent Contractors. With Quest Direct you gain a stable partner who's committed to seeing you succeed and increase your profits. Rely on us for consistent miles, steady freight volumes, accurate weekly trip settlements and more — but with the flexibility to run your own business. There's no forced dispatch, and Quest Direct extends many partnership advantages, such as:
High paying freight averaging $1.25/mile on all miles
100% of the fuel surcharge goes to you
Fuel surcharge adjusted weekly, in keeping with average fuel costs
Fuel cards that keep you fueled up prior to loading.
On-board communication provided by Quest
Optional business management classes to help you maximize revenue
Driver bonus program
Only Quest Gives You A Choice On How You Get Paid
At Quest we offer the independent contractor a choice of revenue options. Our basic pay package includes 70% of the linehaul and 100% of all fuel surcharges. If you prefer more consistency with your revenue, you may choose a flat .90 per mile (loaded or empty) plus fuel surcharge. Either way, you will enjoy some of the best revenues in the industry…..
Items to bring to orientation:
Copy of title, front & back (your name must be listed)
Current 2290, paid
Current registration ("cab card")
Bill of sale
Voided personal check & deposit slip (if opting for "direct deposit" settlement)
Current DOT medical card (new physical will be provided by Quest Direct, free of charge
Social security card and valid class A CDL
Personal items and funds to cover expenses during orientation and first week on the truck
Are you ready to become an Independent Contractor?
If you're ready to become a business owner, don't let worries about your credit history hold you back. Quest Direct's Lease-Purchase program will help you fulfill the dream of ownership with little or no money down. Every year drivers successfully complete their lease and are now experiencing the pride of ownership — and you can, too. You could be behind the wheel of your own truck in a matter of days!
2004 and 2005-model Century Class conventionals available
Trucks pass a 135-point inspection and carry remaining warranty
Affordable down-payment and reasonable terms for 36 months
