owner driver
/ˈoʊnər ˈdraɪvər/
noun
- A person who drives a vehicle that they own, especially a truck or taxi, rather than being employed by a company.
- The taxi owner-driver took pride in keeping his car spotless.
- Many owner-drivers prefer to lease their trucks to large shipping companies.
- As an owner-driver, he sets his own schedule for deliveries.