Expedite Freight / 48 States
Your truck. Our lanes. Miles that don’t stop.
Meridian Express Trucking contracts cargo van and box truck owner‑operators for expedite freight nationwide — consistent lanes, straight pay per mile, and dispatch on the line around the clock.
Equipment
Vehicles we contract
Clean, well‑maintained, expedite‑ready. If that’s your rig, we have freight for it.
Cargo Vans
- Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter
- Ford Transit
- RAM ProMaster
- High‑roof / extended cargo preferred
Box Trucks
- 16 ft & 20 ft
- 24 ft & 26 ft
- Liftgate a plus, not required
- Non‑CDL and CDL both welcome
Why Meridian
Built around the operator
Steady lanes
Repeat customers and consistent regions, not one‑off scrambles.
Straight pay
Rate per mile agreed per load, before the wheels turn.
24/7 dispatch
A real person on the line whenever you’re under a load.
Weekly pay
Clean weekly settlements with itemized statements.
Onboarding
What you need to contract
Standard expedite carrier requirements. Questions on any of these? Call dispatch before you apply.
Vehicle in good working condition
Cargo van or box truck, DOT‑ready, no major damage.
Registered business entity
LLC, Inc, Corp, or DBA in your name.
$1,000,000 Automobile Liability
As a Combined Single Limit (CSL).
$100,000 Motor Truck Cargo
Meridian Express Trucking LLC as Additional Insured.
Clean motor vehicle record
Valid license, verifiable driving history.
Smartphone & ELD where required
For load updates, documents and electronic BOLs.
How it works
From application to first load
Apply
Send the short form below with your vehicle and authority details.
Document review
Insurance, entity and MVR verified — usually 1–2 business days.
Onboarding
Sign the contractor agreement and set up settlements.
First dispatch
Matched to a lane that fits your base and equipment.
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need my own authority?
No. We work with owner‑operators running their own authority and with drivers who lease on to Meridian.
How soon can I start after applying?
Most operators are cleared within a few business days, assuming documents are in order.
What regions do you cover?
Expedite freight across all 48 contiguous states. You set your home base and preferred range.
How and when do I get paid?
Weekly settlements with itemized statements. Quick‑pay options can be discussed during onboarding.
Is there forced dispatch?
No. Loads are offered with rate and details up front — you decide what you take.
Apply
Start your application
Takes about two minutes. Dispatch follows up by phone.