Make $.95 Loaded or Empty + $50 per stop!

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Five Divisions Strong

Dedicated

Hauling dedicated freight on consistent routes while maintaining steady customer relationships.

Super Regional

An optimized network of lanes covering much of the Midwest and Southern United States.

Specialized

Hauling golf cars, ATVs and other recreational vehicles on unique, custom decking trailers.

Marine

Hauling new pontoons recreational boats, and fishing boats to dealerships and marinas.

Flatbed

Hauling oversized loads and unique, load-ready freight on a variety of flatbed trailers.

Why Koch?

We pay both loaded and empty miles! Make $.95 without Hazmat or $.96 with Hazmat and earn your worth every haul, every direction!

Base plate and all authorized Tolls, Scales and Permits are paid for you, keeping your costs to a minimum.

Koch pays 100% of billed and collected fuel surcharge (loaded miles based on national average) because we want you to make money, not spend it!

Drive forward with Koch

We’re celebrating 40 years of consistent growth and a stellar reputation among drivers and customers. Our motto is “Family Owned, Driver Focused,” and we want you to experience what that means! With top of the line pay, equipment, and fleet managers, you will FEEL the emphasis on our most important asset – YOU, the driver. For starters, our VIP orientation is nothing but the best in housing, food, and a thorough introduction to what it means to represent Koch as a driver. Call a recruiter today to see how your best miles are ahead!

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Experienced company drivers, owner-operators, military veterans and women are encouraged to apply.

The Benefits of Driving with Koch

$3,000

Sign On Bonus

$3,000

Referral Bonus

Friends are priceless. But we'll pay you $3,000 to bring them with you to Koch! ($1500 at first dispatch, $1500 at 6 months)

Pay

Every Week

Consistent, accurate paychecks are as important to us as they are to you, which is why you'll get paychecks every Friday.

Stay

Connected

Koch provides all our professional drivers with a new, completely free, iPad to ensure they are able to stay connected to family and friends while on the road.

Best

Shop Rates

We offer all owner-operators highly competitive shop rates billed on work hours as well as parts at 10% over cost.

Riders

Welcome

Want to share time on the road with family? Bring them along! Our Rider Program welcomes all riders 12+ years of age.

Safety

Incentives

Driving safe is common sense and our incentive program is dollars and cents! Ask for details.

In-Cab

Technology

Don't worry about in-cab technology; we provide you with
a TripPack and in-cab scanners free of charge!

“I enjoy being independent, but I also like knowing the company I drive for has my back. Koch is always there for me when I need them.”

VIP Orientation

All Expenses Paid Orientation

At Koch we know your time is money and we appreciate that you chose us for your professional driving career. That is why we offer all drivers an all-expenses paid orientation at any of our three locations: Roseville, MN, Dallas, TX and Appling, GA. As part of our VIP orientation, we’ll fly you to our 3-day orientation event where you’ll stay in a luxury hotel. At orientation you’ll learn everything you need to know to have a great, long-lasting career at Koch.

When finished we’ll put you on the road in a newly detailed, late-model truck and get you out on the road as soon as possible. We do this to show our appreciation to our professional drivers and welcome them to the Koch family.

Lease Purchase Program

Koch proudly offers qualified applicants a no-money down Lease Purchase program! You can own a late model Volvo and/or International with an APU, extended equipment warranty and parts at 10% over cost as well as our competitive shop rates billed on work hours. Typical length of lease purchase is 42-48 months with no payments due until week three (3). Ask us for more details!

We're social!

You're on social media and so are we! Follow us for up-to-the-minute information and to participate in our weekly contests. You'll find us on Facebook (@KochTrucking) and Instagram (@KochTrucking).

Five Divisions Strong

We have routes and trucks for all types of hauls - Super Regional, Dedicated, Specialized, Flatbed and Marine. Start in one division and move to another if you'd like. There's plenty of room for all kinds of career growth at Koch.

New Koch Trucking Pet Policy!

  • Dogs only, must be 30 lbs or less
  • Non-aggressive breeds only
  • Must bring papers for 3 required current vaccinations (Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella)
  • Dog must be 12 months or older
  • Nonrefundable pet fee and weekly fee
  • Certain fleets may not allow dogs on the truck (talk to a recruiter to see if you are eligible)
  • NO dogs in orientation. You may pick up your pet at your home once you’ve been assigned a truck.

Your Health & Wellness
Matters at Koch

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision

  • 401(k) - Company Match

  • Life Insurance

  • Paid Disability Insurance:
    Long- & Short-Term

  • Paid Vacation