Three white semi trucks on a highway through pine forest at sunset

Hiring CDL-A drivers and owner-operators

Keep more of every load.

10% company fee. No escrow. No trailer fee. Dispatch out of Parma, Ohio, running all 48 states, 24/7.

  • USDOT 3706789
  • MC 1299293
  • 48 states coverage
  • 24/7 dispatch

Why Yami Express

Why drivers pick Yami Express

  • 24/7 dispatch and support

    A real person answers, day or night, weekends included.

  • All 48 states

    Freight across the lower 48, dispatched from Parma, Ohio.

  • No escrow

    Nothing held back from your settlements.

  • No trailer fee

    No weekly trailer charge taken out of your pay.

Find your fit

Which driver are you?

The problem

At a lot of carriers, escrow comes out of every settlement, a trailer charge hits every week, and you never know when the money shows up.

What we do

  • No escrow
  • No trailer fee
  • Fuel card
  • 24/7 dispatch
  • Flexible home time

The result

$10,000–$14,000

average gross per week

The problem

Two drivers, one truck, and a dispatch that can't keep you both moving. Every idle hour costs you twice.

What we do

  • 24/7 dispatch
  • 48 states
  • No escrow
  • No trailer fee
  • Fuel card

The result

$15,000–$20,000

average gross per week

The problem

You own the truck, but high percentages, trailer rentals and escrow holds eat the gross before it reaches you.

What we do

  • 10% company fee
  • No escrow
  • No trailer fee
  • Plate program
  • Fuel card

The result

You keep 90%

of $10,000–$14,000 solo or $15,000–$20,000 team average weekly gross.

Pay & package

You drive. We make sure you get paid.

Straight numbers. You keep 90% of the gross.

Solo

$10,000–$14,000

average gross per week

Team

$15,000–$20,000

average gross per week

  • 10% company fee The rest of the gross is yours.
  • No escrow
  • No trailer fee
  • Plate program available
  • Inspection pass bonus Up to $300.
  • Fuel card
  • Flexible home time
  • Paid every Friday

Gross figures are averages before the 10% company fee and your operating costs. They are not a guarantee. Actual gross depends on equipment, lanes, and miles run.

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Estimated weekly gross

$10,000–$14,000

Estimated yearly gross (48 weeks)

$480,000–$672,000

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Estimates based on Yami Express average gross. Averages only, actual results vary with equipment, lanes and time out. Gross is before the 10% company fee and your operating costs.

  • Dry Van
  • Reefer
  • Flatbed
  • Power Only
  • USDOT 3706789
  • MC 1299293

Equipment

What we run

Bring the equipment you know. We have freight for it.

  • Dry Van

    General freight. The most loads on the board.

  • Reefer

    Temperature-controlled freight like produce and food.

  • Flatbed

    Open-deck loads like lumber, steel, and machinery.

  • Power Only

    Your tractor, hooked to a trailer that's already loaded.

  • And more

    Running something else? Tell us on the application.

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For owner-operators

Plate program

Have your own truck but not your own plates? Run it on Yami Express plates and start hauling sooner.

Call dispatch for current terms and what you need to get started.

Coverage

All 48 states, dispatched from Parma, Ohio

Our home base is Parma, Ohio. Our freight runs across the entire lower 48, so there's always a next load.

  • 48states we run
  • 5years in business, since 2021

Home base States we run

How it works

From application to first load in four steps.

  1. Apply

    Fill out the short form below or call us. It takes about two minutes.

  2. Documents

    Send your CDL-A and the paperwork we ask for. We tell you exactly what's needed.

  3. Orientation

    Meet dispatch, go over pay and lanes, and get your fuel card.

  4. Dispatch

    Take your first load. Dispatch is on call 24/7 from here on.

Apply

Apply to drive with Yami Express

Fill this out and our team calls you back. Prefer to talk first? Call dispatch any time.

Call dispatch, 24/7 (380) 295-0484
Do you own a truck?
Do you drive solo or team?

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Driver reviews

What our drivers say

  • “Pay is clear, settlements land every week, and dispatch actually picks up when something goes sideways on the road. That alone is why I stayed.”

    Mustafa A. Company Driver · 2 years with Yami Express

  • “Home time is planned into the schedule, not treated like a favor. I know when I'm getting home before I leave the yard.”

    Alex R. Company Driver · Regional

  • “As an owner-operator I keep more of the load and still get fuel discounts and a dispatcher who knows my truck. Feels like a real partnership.”

    Marcus D. Owner-Operator · Dry van

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For shippers

Shipping freight?

We haul dry van, reefer, flatbed, and power-only loads across the lower 48. Tell us about your load and dispatch gets back to you.

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FAQ

Questions drivers ask

What is the company fee?

10% of the gross. The other 90% is yours.

Do you hold escrow or charge a trailer fee?

No. There's no escrow and no trailer fee.

How much can I gross?

Solo trucks average $10,000 to $14,000 gross per week. Teams average $15,000 to $20,000. These are averages, not a guarantee. Your gross depends on equipment, lanes, and miles.

When do I get paid?

Every Friday.

What is the plate program?

It lets you run your truck on Yami Express plates. Call dispatch for current terms.

What equipment can I run?

Dry van, reefer, flatbed, and power only. Running something else? Tell us on the application.

Where will I run?

All 48 contiguous states. We're based in Parma, Ohio.

Is there an inspection bonus?

Yes. Pass an inspection and earn a bonus of up to $300.

Can I apply if I don't own a truck?

Yes. Choose "No" on the application and our team will go over your options.

Is dispatch really available 24/7?

Yes. Our dispatch and support team answers day and night, every day of the week.

Contact

Contact us

Our dispatch and support team is available 24/7.

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