SKWOS is a virtual carrier built for owner-operators who are tired of giving up 20-25% per load. We hold the MC. You haul the freight. Only 15% per load — every deduction itemized, no hidden fees.
Most virtual carriers take 20-25% of every load and bury fees in the fine print. We take 15% and show you every single deduction.
We believe owner-operators deserve to know exactly where their money goes. Here's every cost, laid out in the open.
| Cost | Amount | Frequency | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier / Dispatch Fee Core | 10% | Per load | Covers dispatch, MC authority, compliance, back-office support |
| True North Group Insurance Core | 5% | Per load | Physical damage coverage through True North group policy |
| Escrow Deposit Core | $50/week | Weekly (40 weeks) | Builds to $2,000 over 40 weeks, then stops. Your money — held as mutual protection |
| ELD Subscription Core | $38/week | Weekly | Electronic logging device service — FMCSA compliant |
| Trailer Rental Optional | $250/week | Weekly | Only if you need a trailer. Not charged on power only loads — shipper provides the trailer |
| Plate Subscription Optional | Plate cost + 10% | Monthly | Financing available. Bring your own plates and skip this entirely |
Power only loads mean the shipper or broker provides the trailer. You bring the truck, hook up, and haul. No $250/week trailer rental.
Skip the trailer rental entirely on power only loads. That's over $13,000/year back in your pocket.
Hook up to the shipper's trailer at pickup, deliver, drop the trailer, and move on to the next load.
Without equipment rental costs, power only loads are the leanest way to haul freight. Maximize your take-home.
Run power only loads when available, use a rental trailer when you need one. Flexibility is built in.
No months of paperwork. No waiting for authority. We already have the MC — you just need to qualify and onboard.
Submit your application with your CDL, truck info, and driving history. We review applications fast — most get a response within 48 hours.
Complete orientation, set up your ELD, get added to our insurance policy, and choose your equipment options (plates, trailer rental).
You're live under SKWOS authority. Pick from dry van, reefer, flatbed, hazmat, and power only loads. Transparent settlements every week.
Our business model is simple: when you succeed, we succeed. That's why we keep costs low and transparent.
The $50/week escrow builds to $2,000 over 40 weeks, then stops. It protects both of us — it's your money, held as a deposit. Not a penalty, not a fee.
Every week you get a detailed breakdown: gross revenue, carrier fee, insurance, escrow, ELD, and any optional costs. Line by line. No mysteries.
You're an independent owner-operator running under our authority. We handle compliance and dispatch. You focus on what you do best — driving.
Join SKWOS and run under our multi-freight authority at only 15% per load. No hidden fees. No settlement surprises. Just transparent trucking.