Working with a Good Carrier? Let’s Make Sure They’re In.
If you’re leased to a company that treats you fairly and respects your work, you might be working for one of the few that deserves to be part of this network.
Send us their info, and we’ll handle the rest.
- requirements
Here’s what your company needs in order to qualify for the program:
Maximum of 3 trucks per dispatcher
When dispatchers are overloaded with too many trucks, drivers suffer. Communication breaks down, delays happen, and load quality drops. A max of 3 trucks per dispatcher ensures that every owner-operator gets the attention and support they deserve — no more “forgotten” trucks or missed opportunities.
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Ensures personalized support for every driver
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Prevents dispatcher burnout and mismanagement
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Improves load selection and communication speed
Operating Maximum 20 Trucks in Total
Smaller fleets allow for tighter control, better communication, and stronger relationships between company staff and drivers. Once companies grow beyond 20 trucks, they often lose their human touch and begin treating drivers like numbers. We only approve companies that keep quality over quantity.
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Maintains a close-knit, people-first operation
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Easier to enforce transparency and ethical practices
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Prevents “mega fleet” problems like favoritism and miscommunication
Average Driver Retention of at Least 2 Years (Last 5 Years)
Driver turnover is a red flag. Companies that retain drivers for years have proven they treat people right, pay fair, and operate with integrity. If drivers are quitting every few months, it means something’s broken. Retention tells the truth better than advertising.
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Signals consistent driver satisfaction
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Proves long-term trust between driver and company
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Filters out companies with a high churn-and-burn culture
Valid Top Performer Certificate from RatesPerMile.com
RatesPerMile.com provides independent data to validate whether a company is truly paying fairly and operating honestly. A Top Performer Certificate verifies that the company consistently provides above-average pay and transparent settlements — not just talk, but proof.
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Independent validation of rate fairness
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Verifies consistent carrier performance
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Reduces risk of misleading recruiter claims
Minimum of 10% Higher Rates Per Mile than National Average (Last 24 Months)
Any company can offer a good rate once. What matters is consistency. If a carrier has paid at least 10% more than the national average for two straight years, it means they’re securing better freight and sharing fairly with their drivers — even in tough markets.
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Shows commitment to driver profitability
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Confirms strong broker and customer relationships
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Filters out cheap freight companies
Better Safety Score than National Average (Last 24 Months)
A good safety score isn’t just a number — it protects the driver. High-scoring companies have fewer DOT audits, fewer roadside delays, and are more respected by brokers and shippers. It’s proof of professionalism at every level.
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Less DOT trouble and fewer delays
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Shows organized and safe operations
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Makes brokers more willing to offer good loads
Good Relationships with Brokers (Not Blacklisted)
A company’s broker relationships tell you everything. If they’ve burned brokers and gotten blacklisted, it means bad dispatching, bad service, or poor communication. Only carriers with good reputations and strong broker ties get into TopOwnersClub.
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Ensures better freight opportunities
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Reduces risk of dispatch issues and rejections
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Maintains strong industry credibility
Sign Full Transparency Agreement
Trust is everything. By signing our Transparency Agreement, carriers agree to disclose true load pay, fair deductions, and honest billing — no hidden games. Drivers deserve to know what the load paid and how their pay was calculated. If a company won’t sign, they have something to hide.
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Guarantees rate and pay clarity
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Eliminates hidden cuts and shady settlements
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Builds long-term trust between driver and company
No Escrow or Hidden Fees to Drivers
Escrow accounts and hidden deductions are used by bad companies to control and trap drivers. TopOwnersClub only certifies carriers that don’t play games with your money. If you work, you get paid — clearly and cleanly.
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Drivers keep what they earn
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No surprise deductions on settlement
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Prevents driver exploitation
Compliant with ASLOO Dispatch Consortium
ASLOO Dispatch Consortium sets standards for ethical dispatching, load transparency, and balanced fleet management. Companies that follow its rules ensure drivers aren’t being pushed into bad freight or manipulated for someone else’s gain.
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Protects drivers from unsafe or underpaid loads
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Enforces fair dispatch ratios
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Creates accountability between carrier and dispatcher
Fully Complying with the TopOwnersClub Program
TopOwnersClub has strict requirements around how carriers communicate, compensate, and treat drivers. Companies that don’t meet those requirements — in policy or spirit — are removed. Full compliance ensures only the best stay in the circle.
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Ensures program consistency and fairness
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Removes carriers that don’t uphold standards
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Keeps the network clean, honest, and exclusive