Owner Operator

About the role

American Marine Express Inc. is a customs-bonded common carrier focused on reliable service and driver satisfaction across intermodal drayage, local and regional cartage, and over-the-road trucking. The company operates a secure, customs-bonded six-acre yard that supports short-term storage of international container shipments. Strategically located near CSX Railroad in Cleveland, Ohio and Norfolk Southern Railroad in Maple Heights, Ohio, American Marine Express offers strong connectivity for freight movement. Additional services include a chassis depot, a full-service truck repair facility, and short-term warehouse space. More information is available at www.amxtrans.com or at their Cleveland, OH headquarters. The Owner Operator role at American Marine Express in Jacksonville, FL is a full-time, on-site position focused on safely transporting freight while providing professional service to customers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Picking up and delivering loads on schedule
• Completing required logs and documentation
• Performing basic vehicle inspections
• Communicating proactively with dispatch and operations staff
• Managing equipment
• Maintaining compliance with DOT and company safety standards
• Following all applicable regulations and procedures
• Coordinating load planning
• Optimizing routes
• Maintaining a clean, professional presence when representing the company at customer and terminal locations

Qualifications

• Possess a valid CDL (Class A) with a clean driving record and verifiable experience in regional or over-the-road freight transport
• Demonstrated skills in safe vehicle operation, routine equipment inspections, and adherence to DOT and FMCSA regulations
• Ability to manage trip planning, basic route optimization, and time management to meet delivery schedules
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with dispatch, customers, and terminal staff, including clear documentation and reporting
• Experience as an Owner Operator or independent contractor, including managing maintenance, insurance, and basic business operations
• Familiarity with intermodal operations, container handling, or port/rail yard environments is beneficial
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and professional customer service in all aspects of the role
• Ability to work on-site in Jacksonville, FL, and meet any applicable background checks and drug testing requirements