Owner operator requirements

What it takes to lease on with Eagle Axis

To lease your truck to Eagle Axis you need to be 23 or older, hold a Class A CDLwith 2 years of verifiable experience, have a clean MVR, and pass a DOT physical and drug screen. Your truck needs to be 2015 or newer, pass a DOT inspection, have a sleeper, and run an ELD. No endorsements and no trailer required.

Updated September 16, 2026. Dry van owner operators, Eagle Axis, Lisle, Illinois.

Driver requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• At least 2 years of verifiable CDL-A experience
• 23 years of age or older
• No major violations in the last 3 years, clean MVR
• Able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen
• Authorized to work in the United States

Truck requirements

• Model year 2015 or newer
• Passes a DOT inspection
• Sleeper berth
• ELD-capable; we help with setup at orientation
• Trailer not required. A brand-new 53 ft dry van is provided for $200 a week.

How leasing on works

1. 01

   Apply

   Short form on this site, or the full application. A recruiter calls back, usually the same business day.

2. 02

   Paperwork

   Lease agreement and onboarding documents are signed in the Strivie Driver app.

3. 03

   Orientation

   One day in Lisle, Illinois. Truck inspection, ELD setup, and dispatch introduction.

4. 04

   First load

   Most owner operators get their first load within 48 hours of finishing orientation.

Pay details are on Owner operator payand the full picture is on Lease to Eagle Axis. Not sure you qualify? Call (630) 242-2451. We'd rather talk than have you guess.