Lease On Your Power Only With a Partner Carrier
No trailer, no problem. Power-only owner-operators run drop-and-hook freight using shipper trailer pools. Lower equipment investment, steady miles, $0.60–0.80/mile under a partner carrier's MC.
Key Takeaways
- Lease on your power only under an FMCSA-authorised carrier's MC — no need for your own MC, insurance, or compliance filings.
- O Trucking does not hold carrier authority. We make the introduction; the lease agreement, authority and insurance are the partner carrier's.
- Power Only lease-on pay runs $0.6–$0.8/mile at a typical 2,800–3,500 miles per week.
- Estimated gross earnings are $95,000–$145,000/year, with splits typically 75–85% to the owner-operator — the carrier sets the final terms.
- Most owner-operators start running freight within 7–10 days of applying, depending on the carrier's onboarding.
Power Only Lease-On Pay
Per Mile
$0.6–$0.8
Weekly Miles
2,800–3,500
Weekly Gross
$1,900–$2,900
Annual Gross
$95k–$145k
Estimates based on solo driver running typical weekly utilization. You keep 75–85% of these gross figures.
Power Only Freight Profile
Pre-loaded shipper trailers, intermodal containers, FedEx Ground / Amazon Relay / Walmart drop-and-hook routes. Lower revenue per load but higher utilization (less detention, faster turns).
Equipment Required
No trailer required — you bobtail or use shipper trailers. Tractor must be 2015+ with kingpin clearance for standard trailer pools.
Typical Lane Types
- Amazon Relay drop-and-hook
- Intermodal container moves
- Last-mile distribution from regional DCs
What You Get
Requirements
- Own/finance tractor (2015+)
- Kingpin and 5th wheel compatible with standard trailer pools
- CDL Class A, 6+ months OTR
- Clean MVR
- DOT physical
- Be 21+
Apply to Lease On Your Power Only
We'll review your truck and driving history, then call you within 1-2 business days.
Power Only Lease-On FAQs
Specific questions about leasing on with a power only.
How does power-only work without a trailer?
You arrive at a shipper, pick up a pre-loaded trailer from their pool, run it to the destination, drop it, pick up another loaded trailer for your next leg. You never own the trailer. Amazon Relay, FedEx Ground, and major retailers all run trailer pools.
How much do I save without a trailer?
A typical 53-ft trailer costs $25–40k new (or $300–600/month financed) plus $200–400/month in maintenance, registration, and insurance. Power-only saves you $800–1500/month versus owning your trailer.
Can I switch between power-only and dry van?
Yes. Many owner-operators start power-only to save startup costs, then add a trailer once they've built capital. We can transition you between programs.