The Steadiest Freight in Trucking
Dry van is the backbone of the freight market — and that's exactly why it's such a smart lane for owner-operators who want predictable miles and consistent weeks. Consumer goods, packaged food, paper products, retail and warehouse-to-warehouse freight move in dry vans every single day, in every corner of the country. There's no chasing one-off seasonal loads or learning specialized cargo. If you want a low learning curve and steady volume, dry van delivers.
Most dry van freight is no-touch, drop-and-hook or live-load with the dock crew handling the work. That means more driving and less waiting compared to many trailer types. With nationwide demand, your dedicated dispatcher can keep your truck loaded and moving instead of sitting.
Lease On and Run Under ARI's Authority
ARI is a motor carrier — not a broker. When you lease on, you run under ARI's DOT/MC authority, so you don't need authority of your own. To be clear: with ARI you do not and cannot run under your own authority. Getting your own authority is a separate path that exists in the industry, but it is not what ARI offers. We're lease-on only, and that's a feature — you skip the compliance, billing, and authority headaches and just drive.
Because ARI moves real volume and has established shipper and broker relationships, running under our authority opens access to better, higher-paying dry van loads than a single owner-operator can usually secure alone. Want to run a load you found yourself? Bring it to your dispatcher — we run the customer's credit and, if approved, book it under ARI's authority.
Pay That Respects Your Business
- True 82% revenue share — you keep 82% of gross linehaul; our 18% covers dispatch, compliance, and billing.
- Same-day pay — deliver before 12:00 PM EST and submit paperwork, get paid the same business day. No quick-pay or factoring fees (many carriers charge 3–5%).
- Zero escrow — ARI holds $0, while some carriers hold $2,500–$5,000.
- Fuel discounts up to $0.45/gallon and a 40% fuel advance at pickup.
- No forced dispatch — you choose your loads, routes, and home time.
What You Need to Qualify
- Sleeper semi, 2000 or newer, DOT-ready
- CDL Class A with about 2 years of experience
- Clean driving record, age 25+
Apportioned IRP plates (all 48 states, ~$70/week), ELD (~$30/week), and flat insurance (~$300/week) are available, with IFTA handled on the plate program.
Ready to Roll?
Dry van gives you predictable weeks and steady freight — and ARI gives you the pay and support to make it a real business. Lease on with ARI or see why owner-operators join ARI. Call (888) 600-9098 to talk to our team.