Start here: pick where you are on the road

Thinking about going owner operator

You drive for a company and wonder if your own truck makes sense. Start with lease on versus your own authority, and the cash it takes.

Exit 1

Every step from company driver to your own truck, in the right order.

Exit 2

New or used, what to inspect, how to finance it, and the lease purchase traps.

The truck is yours and the bills are real. Paperwork, cash flow, rates and the surprises of a first year.

Exit 3

Load boards, brokers, rate confirmations and freight that actually pays.

Exit 4

Cost per mile, factoring, fuel, per diem and taxes, so you keep more of every load.

You run well and want more left at the end of the week. Cost per mile, better freight and lower costs.

Exit 4

Cost per mile, factoring, fuel, per diem and taxes, so you keep more of every load.

Exit 3

Load boards, brokers, rate confirmations and freight that actually pays.