Crossroads of the Deep South
Owner-Operator CDL-A OTR Jobs in Mississippi
Memphis to the north, New Orleans to the south, the Gulf at your feet and Birmingham a short hop east. Few states sit at the center of as many freight lanes as Mississippi does. Auto plants, poultry, timber and the Gulf ports all need trucks, and drivers based here reach the Midwest, Texas or the Southeast on interstates they already know.
Questions? Talk to a recruiter: 1-888-283-6958
At a glance
Position
Owner-operator, independent contractor
Equipment
Rental. No lease-purchase
Runs
OTR. 2 to 3 weeks out, then a few days at home
Requirements
Class A CDL, 2+ years OTR, no DUI, no SAP
Endorsements
None needed
Potential take-home
$2,500+ per week after all expenses. Many drivers earn more.
What MB Global Logistics offers is CDL A OTR work for owner-operators who live in Mississippi, as independent contractors, with no closing date on the opportunity. Searching for owner operator jobs in Mississippi? The first step is a short form, six questions, about one minute, and a recruiter will reach out if you qualify.
Potential take-home pay
Drivers ask about money first, so here it is plainly. Take-home starts at $2,500+ per week after all expenses are paid. It varies with experience, freight, fuel and time out, and many drivers earn more.
Who qualifies for owner-operator jobs in Mississippi
Hold a valid Class A CDL
Have 2 or more years of OTR experience
Live in Mississippi
No DUI or DWI history
No SAP program on your record
Carry a current DOT medical card
How our owner-operator program works
01
Who you are to us
An independent contractor running your own business. Not staff, not a hired driver. That arrangement gives you control and puts the operating costs on your side of the ledger, so understand it before you sign.
02
The truck question
You run rental equipment through MB Global. We do not do lease-purchase, and there is no path to owning the tractor through us. Drivers who want to buy a truck should look elsewhere for that piece.
03
Time out, time home
Every load is OTR. Our suggestion is 2 to 3 weeks out, then a few days home before the next stretch. Miles, pay and home time are not guaranteed and never will be in this line of work.
Freight corridors OTR drivers run from Mississippi
Manufacturing gives Mississippi a steady base of outbound freight. The auto assembly plants near Canton and Blue Springs ship finished vehicles and parts, and the poultry and timber industries keep reefers and flatbeds loaded across the state. On the coast, Gulfport and Pascagoula handle ocean cargo. In the northwest corner, DeSoto County has become one of the fastest growing warehouse markets in the region thanks to its position next to Memphis. State projections put growth for heavy truck drivers at about 7 percent from 2024 to 2034, which is above the national rate.
I-55 is the main artery, running north to south from Memphis through Jackson and on to New Orleans. I-20 crosses the middle of the state from Vicksburg through Jackson to Meridian and continues toward Birmingham and Atlanta. I-59 links Meridian to Hattiesburg and the Gulf. I-10 hugs the coast through Gulfport and Biloxi, and I-22 connects Tupelo with Birmingham on one end and Memphis on the other. Jackson, where I-55 and I-20 meet, is the natural starting point for OTR loads headed in any direction.
Road conditions on Mississippi interstates
MDOTtraffic gives you current conditions across the whole state, from I-55 in DeSoto County down to I-10 on the coast. Pay particular attention during hurricane season, when storms coming off the Gulf can affect I-10 through Gulfport and Biloxi and push traffic north onto I-59 and I-55.
Driver jobs in Mississippi: the numbers
24,160
Truck drivers employed
$51,820
Median annual wage
2,980
Openings a year
In May 2025, BLS counted 24,160 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Mississippi, with a median wage of $51,820 a year. The U.S. median was $58,640. For 2024 to 2034, state projections show employment moving from 26,920 to 28,790, or about 2,980 openings a year. These figures cover wage and salary drivers, not owner-operator earnings. What a contractor keeps after expenses is driven by freight and costs, not by the state median.
Orientation, travel and lodging
Orientation
Begins remotely from your home in Mississippi. Finishes in person at our terminal.
Lodging
During the in-person portion, MB Global pays for your lodging in full.
Travel
MB Global arranges travel and pays up front. It is charged back to you at $50 per week on settlements.
Orientation has two halves. The first is remote and you can do it from Jackson, Tupelo or Biloxi. The second is in person at our terminal, with lodging paid in full. Travel to the terminal is arranged and paid up front by MB Global, then recovered at $50 per week from your settlements. Ask the recruiter how many weeks that runs and how it shows on your statement.
See if you pre-qualify
Think of it as a conversation starter, not an application. Six questions, about a minute, seen only by the recruiting team.
Six questions, one minute
Recruiting team only, nobody else
No federal paperwork at this stage
Your answers go only to our recruiting team. We never share them with advertising or analytics tools.
What happens next
Three steps from here to the road
1
Send the six question form whenever you have a minute, day or night.
2
Drivers who qualify get a call from a recruiter to talk details and timing.
3
Next is the full FMCSA application, then orientation, part remote and part in person.
What you'll need for the full application
Federal rules under 49 CFR 391.21 set what the full driver application asks for. Here is the list so nothing catches you off guard.
Class A CDL: which state issued it, the license number, when it expires, and any other CDL or permit you hold.
All of your addresses for the past 3 years.
Your employers for the past 3 years, and any employer you drove a commercial vehicle for in the 7 years before that, with names, addresses, dates and reason for leaving.
Driving experience listed by equipment type, so dry van, reefer, flatbed and so on.
Accidents and traffic convictions over the past 3 years, plus any license suspension, revocation or denial.
A DOT medical card that is current on the day you apply.
Your consent to an MVR check, inquiries to past employers about safety and drug and alcohol testing, and a query of the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse under 49 CFR 391.23.
Mississippi owner-operator FAQs
Where do most OTR runs out of Mississippi head?
Wherever the freight goes. There are no state lanes or yards, so a load picked up in Jackson might run I-20 east to Atlanta, I-55 north through Memphis to the Midwest, or I-10 west into Texas. Plan on 2 to 3 weeks on the road for those trips, then a few days back home before you go out again.
I live in DeSoto County and work near Memphis. Which state do I apply under?
The state you live in, so Mississippi. Where you currently pick up freight does not matter. MB Global contracts with owner-operators who live in Mississippi, and a Southaven or Olive Branch address qualifies the same as one in Jackson or on the coast. Do note that we are not contracting with drivers who live in Illinois, North Carolina, California, Oregon or Washington.
What is the job market like for truck drivers in Mississippi?
Steady and growing. State projections show employment for heavy and tractor-trailer drivers rising from 26,920 to 28,790 between 2024 and 2034, roughly 7 percent, with about 2,980 openings a year. The May 2025 median wage was $51,820. Those are wage and salary figures, so they do not tell you what an owner-operator nets.
Do I have to pay for lodging during orientation?
No. Lodging during the in-person days at our terminal is covered in full by MB Global. Travel is handled differently. MB Global arranges and pays for it up front, and then $50 per week is charged back on your settlements. Ask the recruiter how many weeks that runs so you know what to expect.
Can I do this with a brand new Class A CDL?
Not yet. The requirement is at least 2 years of OTR experience on top of a valid Class A CDL. If you just finished school in Mississippi, get your OTR time in first and come back. Endorsements are not required, but a clean record is: no DUI or DWI, no SAP history, and a current DOT medical card.
How does hurricane season affect runs on I-10 along the Gulf?
Storms can close or slow I-10 through Gulfport and Biloxi, and MDOTtraffic is the place to check conditions before you commit to a coastal route. Since every run is OTR and could be anywhere in the country, your exposure depends on where the freight takes you that week. Plan early when a storm is forecast.
Apply now
Based in Mississippi with a Class A CDL and 2 years OTR? Fill out the short form today. Or call the recruiting team at 1-888-283-6958, Mon to Sun, 7 AM to 5 PM.
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