A family company with
owners in every seat.
Delta Carrier Group was established in 2013 in Rockdale, Illinois. From the first truck, the model has never changed: the fleet is owner-operators — people running their own business under a family flag that backs them.
The motto
Drive your
own way
At Delta Carrier Group, trucking isn't just about hauling freight — it's about freedom. Our motto, “Drive your own Way,” reflects the foundation of everything we do: giving owner-operators the independence, respect, and opportunity they deserve.
We know that every driver has a different vision of success. Some want to chase the highest earning potential, others want the flexibility to balance life on the road with life at home, and many simply love the freedom of the highway. Whatever your goals are, you're in control.
With Delta Carrier Group, you're not working for us — we're working for you. You choose the lanes you want to run. You decide how and when you work — within applicable hours-of-service and safety requirements. You determine how much money you want to make. Our job is simple: to provide the freight, support, and partnership that lets you call the shots.
Because we believe drivers aren't just the backbone of this industry — they're business owners, decision-makers, and leaders of their own journeys. That's why at Delta Carrier Group, you're not a number. You're our partner.
This isn't just trucking. This is your business, your freedom, and your future. And with us by your side, you'll always have the power to Drive your own Way.
The model
Why 100% owner-operator
matters
A company truck is a cost center. An owner's truck is a livelihood. That difference shows up in maintenance, in driving, and in how your freight is treated at 2 AM in the rain.
Delta has run this way since 2013, out of one yard in Rockdale, Illinois — just outside Joliet, in the Chicago metropolitan area. The same family that started the company still runs it, and the people who answer the phone are the people who make the decisions.
We publish our numbers — MC# 814259 · US DOT# 2372907 · SCAC DCGC — because verification beats advertising.
Requirements to run with us
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What drives us
Our values drive every decision we make — from how we treat our drivers to how we serve our customers. We're built on transparency, driven by experience, and committed to giving owner-operators the freedom and support they deserve.
People first, always
It all starts with people. As a family-owned business, we believe strong relationships lead to better results — for drivers, customers, and our team.
Freedom to run your way
No forced dispatch. No hidden fees. Owner-operators maintain substantial flexibility in choosing loads, routes, schedules, and how they operate their businesses, subject to applicable laws, safety requirements, customer requirements, and Delta policies.
Built around owner-operators
Owner-operators are the backbone of what we do. That's why we focus entirely on supporting independent drivers with the tools, respect, and freedom they deserve.
Support that's always there
From dispatch and logistics to compliance and 24/7 breakdown phone support, we're ready to help. Our goal is to make sure every partner is equipped for success on the road.
Real trucks,
real owners
Full gallery Every photograph on this site is Delta equipment and Delta owner-operators. No stock photography, no AI-generated people or trucks.
What we run
Two divisions,
one standard
- 53′ dry van trailers — 2022 or newer, plated, air-ride suspension, wood floors
- 48′ and 53′ flatbeds, with conestoga (rolling tarp) options
- Stepdeck equipment in the fleet
- Lower 48 coverage, with a strong east-of-the-Rockies lane focus
- Compliance with applicable hours-of-service, electronic logging, and other FMCSA requirements is mandatory
- Near-real-time load updates, with a dispatcher who answers the phone
Dry van is the backbone of the fleet; the deck division runs alongside it.
What an owner gets
The family flag,
in practice
- Two pay programs — 88% or 76% of gross; call recruiting for the details
- Weekly, transparent settlements — you see every number
- No forced dispatch, ever — you choose the loads, or self-dispatch
- Truck Maintenance Fund — ask recruiting for the current terms
- Fuel cards with national discounts, plus optional cash advances
Where to find us
1032 Moen Ave, Suite 2
Rockdale, IL 60436
Office: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–3:00 PM Central Time
Join the family.
Family flag, owner pride — since 2013. The application takes about 10 minutes.