COMPANY VS CONTRACTOR AT STEVENS TRANSPORT - WHAT THEY DON’T EXPLAIN (STEVENS TRANSPORT)

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMPANY DRIVER VS. CONTRACTOR AT STEVENS TRANSPORT
Quick breakdown of Company Driver vs Contractor/Lease-Operator at Stevens Transport—how the pay, costs, benefits, and risk change, plus who each path fits. If you’re choosing your lane, this will help.

Chapters
00:00 Intro / why these matters
00:24 What a Company Driver means at Stevens
01:40 Pay structure (CPM, extras, detention, bonuses)
03:00 Benefits & what the company covers
04:10 Home time, dispatch control & flexibility
05:05 Equipment, maintenance & breakdowns
06:00 Training path / requirements
06:45 What a Contractor/Lease-Op means at Stevens
07:35 Pay & settlements (mileage, % loads, fuel surcharge)
08:25 Your costs (fuel, lease, insurance, taxes, tires)
09:25 Risk vs. reward—who this path fits
10:20 My pick + tips if you choose contractor
10:50 Final thoughts / next steps

Important: This is my experience/opinion, not financial or legal advice. Run your own numbers and follow company policy.

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