Tractor-Only Driveaway
Direct driveaway relocation for an operable semi tractor or power unit without a trailer attached - day cab, sleeper, or bobtail configurations.
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About Tractor-Only Driveaway
Tractor-only driveaway assigns a CDL-A driver to bobtail your operable Class 8 tractor from origin to destination. The driver plans a bobtail-legal route, follows Hours-of-Service rules, and delivers with a signed inspection.
Common tractor-only driveaway use cases
- Dealer trades and inventory swaps
- Auction release for buyer pickup
- Owner-operator tractor purchases
- Fleet repositioning between yards
What's included
- No customer trailer required
- CDL-A driver assignments
- Bobtail route and fuel planning
- Origin-to-destination inspection records
How pricing works
Bobtail driveaway rates reflect the higher fuel burn per mile of an unloaded tractor, plus driver deadhead and return travel. Priced per lane and vehicle class.
Preparing your vehicle for driveaway
- 1Verify fifth-wheel and rear-frame condition
- 2Confirm bobtail operation is legally permitted along the route
- 3Provide fuel-card or reimbursement instructions
- 4Document odometer and fuel level at pickup
When tractor-only driveaway is NOT the right service
- ×Non-operable tractors - use trailer transport
- ×Loaded or coupled trailers requiring freight authority
Tractor-Only Driveaway - FAQs
Can the driver bobtail through every state?
Most states permit bobtail operation on interstates and major routes, but some restrict specific bridges, tunnels, and parkways. The driver plans a bobtail-legal route before dispatch.
Related Transport & Driveaway Services
Companion services frequently paired with tractor-only driveaway.
- Commercial Truck TransportNationwide shipping for work trucks, service vehicles, and commercial fleet units across every state.View Commercial Truck Transport
- Tractor Trailer TransportDoor-to-door transport for tractors, trailers, and full 18-wheeler combinations on flatbed, RGN, or driveaway.View Tractor Trailer Transport
- Fleet Truck TransportCoordinated multi-truck moves for dealerships, leasing companies, and enterprise fleet operators.View Fleet Truck Transport
Compatible Truck & Commercial Vehicle Types for Tractor-Only Driveaway
Vehicle classes we regularly dispatch under this service.
- Day cab tractor transportShort-run and regional day cab tractors for local and dealer moves.View Day cab tractor transport
- Sleeper cab transportFull sleeper tractors for OTR fleets, dealerships, and owner-operators.View Sleeper cab transport
- Semi tractor (power unit) transportClass 8 semi tractors for interstate and intra-state relocation.View Semi tractor (power unit) transport
- Bobtail tractor deliveryTractor-only bobtail moves without an attached trailer.View Bobtail tractor delivery
Industries We Serve With This Service
- Fleet Operators & Leasing Companies shipping playbookCoordinated multi-unit moves for corporate fleets, leasing companies, and lease-return redeployment.View Fleet Operators & Leasing Companies shipping playbook
- Truck Dealerships shipping playbookInventory delivery, dealer trade, and lot-to-lot relocation for franchised and independent commercial truck dealers.View Truck Dealerships shipping playbook
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Priority Metros & Commercial Markets
We transport semi trucks and commercial vehicles themselves. We do not provide freight or cargo-hauling services.