Transparent owner operator partnership

At Elgin Express, we believe owner operators deserve clarity about how they are compensated.

A simple split

90%
Of gross load revenue goes to the owner operator.
10%
Retained by Elgin Express for operational support and management services.
Example weekly settlementBased on active lanes
Gross load revenue$7,000.00
Elgin Express (10%)−$700.00

Covers 24/7 dispatch and management. We set up and manage your Prepass, fuel cards, ticket support and occupational accident insurance; their costs are yours.

Your 90%$6,300.00

You pay your operating costs from your 90%: fuel, tolls, insurance, IFTA, weight tax, registration and the services above.

Support beyond the load

Running your own authority — or running under ours — comes with more than just finding freight. Here's what we help with:

Fuel cards
We provide fuel card access to help manage one of your biggest operating costs.
Prepass
We provide Prepass access to help you skip the scale unless you're picked for inspection — less downtime, more miles.
Traffic ticket support
Getting a ticket on the road doesn't have to become a hit to your CSA score or your day. We connect you with trusted traffic lawyer support to help fight it.
Occupational Accident Insurance
As an independent contractor, you're not covered by traditional workers' compensation — most carriers don't address this at all. We cover the cost of Occupational Accident Insurance while you're actively running with us, so an on-the-job injury doesn't leave you without support. Coverage is tied to active operating status; policy terms and claims are handled directly through our insurance provider.

None of this replaces the fact that you're running your own business. It just means you're not figuring out the operational side alone.

What you pay yourself

Owner operators remain responsible for their own business expenses, including:

  • Fuel
  • Tolls
  • Insurance
  • IFTA
  • Weight taxes
  • Registration
  • Other operating expenses

We believe transparency builds stronger relationships. You should always understand how your business operates and where your money goes.

Ready to run with us?

We're selective about who joins. Send a 60-second application and our team will call you to talk through the rest.

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Elgin Express LLC

Roselle, Illinois

(847) 347-3138
Dispatch

24/7 power-only dispatch support

dispatch@elginexpress.co
General Inquiries

Brokers, partners, and general questions

info@elginexpress.co

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