Bennett Family of Companies
Customers | Freight Agent Careers | Carriers | Drive for Bennett
MENUMENU
  • Transportation Services
    • Overview
    • General Freight Trucking
    • Heavy Haul Trucking
    • Super Heavy Haul Trucking
    • Secure Hazmat Trucking
    • Modular Building Transportation
    • Tow-Away & RV Delivery
    • DriveAway Services
    • Power Only
    • Crane and Rigging
  • Supply Chain Solutions
    • Logistics
      • Government Logistics Services
      • Managed Transportation
      • Project Logistics
      • Over the Road
      • Intermodal / Rail Services
      • International Freight Services
    • Warehousing & Distribution
      • Shared Space Warehousing
      • Rail Support Services
      • Manufacturing Support
      • Oil Field Support
      • Value Added Services
    • International
      • Air Freight
      • Break Bulk Cargo
      • Cold Chain Solutions
      • Customs Brokerage
      • Ocean Freight
  • Markets We Serve
    • Overview
    • Aerospace
    • Agriculture
    • Cross Borders
    • Government/DOD
    • Oil & Gas
    • Wind Energy
  • Drive For Bennett
    • Drive For Bennett

      Learn More Apply Now Learn More Apply Now Learn More Apply Now
      Learn More Apply Now Learn More Apply Now Learn More Apply Now
      Learn More Apply Now
    • Special Programs
      • Women In The Driver's Seat
      • Military Veteran Trucking Jobs
      • Million Mile Club
      • A+ Advantage Program
    • Current Drivers

      Driversig.com Login



  • About Us
    • About Bennett
      • Online Brochure
      • Mission & Vision
      • Core Values
      • Management Team
      • Recent Awards
      • Community Outreach
      • Our History
      • Safety Culture
      • Certifications
      • Careers at Bennett
      • Diversity
      • Technology
    • Bennett Newsroom
      • Blog
      • In the News
      • Press Releases
      • Tradeshows & Events
      • Newsletter
      • Social Media
      • Media Contacts
    • Affiliated Companies
      • Bennett Motor Express, LLC
      • Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging Co., LLC
      • American Eagle div. of Bennett Motor Express
      • Bennett Heavy & Specialized, LLC
      • Bennett International Logistics, LLC
      • Bennett International Transport, LLC
      • Bennett Truck Transport, LLC
      • RoadMasters div. of Bennett Truck Transport
      • Bennett DriveAway
      • Bennett Distribution Services, LLC
      • Bennett On-Site Services, LLC (BOSS)
  • Contact Us
    • How Can We Help You?

      • Thank you for considering the Bennett Family of Companies for your logistics needs. Please complete our quote form so that we may serve you.
      • Driver (DOT) Verification

        We are now processing all Driver (DOT) employment verification requests electronically.
        Learn More

        All Other Employment Verifications

        Please fax your request to 877-252-3496 or email: hr@bennettig.com
    • Home Office

      Bennett Family of Companies
      1001 Industrial Parkway
      McDonough, GA 30253

      Phone: 800.866.5500

    • Find an Agent/Office Near You
      • General & Specialized Freight
      • Government Freight
      • Manufactured & Modular Transport
      • Commercial Vehicle & RV Delivery
      • Logistics & Brokerage
      • Warehousing & Distribution
      • International Freight Forwarding
  • Blog
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Bennett DriveAway: Freedom is Yours

Popular Topics

  • The Bennett Blog
  • Trucking
  • Flatbed Trucking
  • Heavy Haul Trucking
  • Owner/Operators
  • Transportation
  • International Logistics
  • 3PL
  • International Transport
  • Logistics
  • Women in Trucking

Bennett DriveAway: Freedom is Yours

Bennett-driveaway-lifestyleLearn the benefits of being a driveaway contractor with Bennett Motor Express.

We’re pretty sure you can name a time or two when you needed a vehicle to be transported somewhere in a timely fashion. Bennett’s DriveAway division takes pride in being the industry leader in safe and dependable vehicle transport services for manufacturers, dealers, municipalities, utility companies and government agencies. If there’s a vehicle you need transported, there’s a good chance we’re able to get it where you need it to go.

Bennett DriveAway specializes in a wide variety of trucks including tractors, cab and chassis, motorized RVs, utility trucks, emergency vehicles, school and transit buses and much more. However, it’s the drivers that make our DriveAway division truly unique. What makes this career choice so appealing? What’s the best part about being this type of driver? We spoke to several of our valued contractors to learn about the benefits of a DriveAway contractor lifestyle.

Be Your Own Boss

Robert Wright has been with Bennett for 13 years and says the freedom to work when he wants is the most appealing factor of being this type of driver. He says Bennett’s flexibility and desire to work with drivers is unmatched.

“I could work 365 days of the year if I wanted to,” Wright said. “I love the freedom. It’s hard on you sometimes, but I just love it. Ninety percent of my trips go right by my house, and a lot of guys don’t have that. It means a lot to me.”

Marsha Dority agrees. Both her and her husband drive for Bennett, which has created a unique lifestyle they both enjoy. Traveling with her husband across the country together has created many great memories for them.

“I can decide when I want to go,” Dority said. “During the month of December, we took off the whole month, and no one was upset. We have that freedom. We are our own bosses. I don’t think I could go back to having a boss. Not that it’s a bad thing, I just really like this freedom. I can literally work whenever I want to and the same goes for my husband.”
Bennett-driveaway-lifestyle-2

Freedom to Choose Your Own Loads

Not only do DriveAway contractors have the freedom to be their own boss, but they also get to choose their loads, which isn’t always the case with some other carriers.

Dority says her and her husband have stayed with Bennett DriveAway because of how loads are handled. Differentiating themselves from other carriers, Bennett uses a load board that is always filled with trips. This means that drivers always have plenty of options to choose from.

“We get on the load board and see, ‘Ah that’s going there,’ and we’ll take that. They pay me to go see the country. We’ve been all over Canada and most of the United States,” said Dority.

Operational Efficiency

Wayne Govan has been with Bennett for roughly the same amount of time and has similar things to say about the way Bennett handles its operations.

He said, “Bennett has been meeting all of their goals as a business. I’m 100% Bennett. I can grow my own business within Bennett.”

When it comes to leading the way, Govan said Bennett is quick to help.

“They show me the way and open doors,” Govan said. “Drivers just do their thing and keep moving. It’s important for any business to have multiple streams of income. Even though we are contractors, we still work for Bennett.”

Having been a contractor for more than three years now, David Begley said that he originally came to Bennett because of how straight forward the company was. He appreciates how big Bennett is, but how they still make you feel like you’re a member of their family.

Begley says, “I like the people I work with. My dispatchers are good people. Because Bennett is such a big company, there is support whenever you need it. It’s a great company to contract with. It truly is.”

Opportunities For Growth

When asked about why he’s stayed with Bennett, Robert Wright broke down his reasoning, saying “I always want to figure out a way to help others. When I found out about Bennett, I thought it was a good company to get in line with. I can have the potential to grow and meet people who know this business. I do drivers taxes as well and saw that drivers make money. I own six trucks myself.”

Wright also admits he’s always the first to share the perks of his job with others through referrals.

“When I meet people I always tell them, Bennett first. I admire how they handle business. They allow me to make my own decisions. They allow you to go on the board and pick what you want. You’re a part of the team. Right now, I’m looking at other opportunities with my vehicles within Bennett. I care about people and want them to have opportunities so I always ask how I can utilize all these people under my umbrella who want to be DriveAway drivers. Bennett taught me and showed me the way.”

Unique Lifestyle

If one answer was the same across all drivers, it was how DriveAway is unlike any other trucking business. Since there are no extra expenses associated with being an owner-operator, DriveAway allows independent contractors to seamlessly pick up and drop off their loads.

Begley shares that he’s always wanted to be a truck driver and loves how DriveAway allows him to be on the road. “By the grace of God, I get to do what I love,” said Begley. “I like being on the road. Your brain goes into overdrive and you just get to think about a lot of things. To me, 11 hours isn’t long enough. I love DriveAway because I get to stay on the road for extended periods of time if I want to.”

For Wright, Bennett DriveAway is unique because of its customers. “I go to the same customers year after year. I drive the same routes, and stay at the same hotels,” Wright said. “I go see the guys that we delivered buses to last year, and you get to know them. I enjoy seeing the same people. They’ll ask how my family is, and I’ll do the same. Having a routine is nice.”

Govan claims Bennett DriveAway is “the perfect business model.”

“They already have everything set up. They allow you to be your own boss, but they don’t leave you out there alone without support. The only thing you invest in is your time and your CDL licenses. You have to worry about everything if you own your own truck. With DriveAway, you’re only responsible from the time you pick it up to when you drop it off. That’s why I chose to do DriveAway.”

If you want to learn more about what it’s like to drive for our Bennett DriveAway division, watch the video below or click here

Related Posts:

  • Bennett DriveAway RV Division Introduces New Driving Simulator
    Bennett DriveAway RV Division Introduces New Driving…
    MCDONOUGH, GEORGIA., (January 7, 2020) – Bennett DriveAway (Bennett) is…
  • Bennett Expands its Oilfield Service Capabilities with Addition of American Eagle division
    Bennett Expands its Oilfield Service Capabilities…
    MCDONOUGH, GEORGIA (July 30, 2021) - The Bennett Family of…
  • Darla McDowell - 2019 Recipient
    Darla McDowell - 2019 Recipient
    2019 Bennett Woman Driver of Excellence Award Recipient Darla McDowell…
DriveAway, Independent Contractors, recruitment, trucking jobs

Comments are closed.

About Us

“We Care” is a motto that begins with CEO, Marcia Taylor and drives every employee, owner operator, contractor and agent within Bennett to provide outstanding service and safe practices to our customers. Beginning with our safety culture, our core values revolve around family – something you won’t find with most providers. Learn more about Bennett Family of Companies.

JOIN US

DRIVE FOR BENNETT

Fuel Discounts, Fast Pay, Dedicated Customers.
Come Grow With Us.

CORPORATE CAREERS

Family Culture, Commitment to Your Success.
Find Your Future

JOIN OUR AGENT FAMILY

Multi-modal services, top commission compensation, revenue bonuses.
Grow Your Business

Latest News

  • News
  • Tweets
  • Events
  • Bennett Celebrates 42nd Annual Symposium
  • Bennett Vice President, Lynette Mathis, Recognized by Trucker Tools during Women’s History Month
  • Bennett Family of Companies Enjoys Atlanta Motor Speedway Race Weekend with #21 Austin Hill
  • Bennett Family of Companies to Enhance Relationship with Richard Childress Racing in 2022
  • Bennett Responds to Truck Driver Convoys and Protests
    © 2013-2021 Bennett Family of Companies All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy
    • Rules Tariffs
    • About Us
    • Sitemap