Differences Between Owner Operators and Company Truck Drivers


If you are in trucking then the chances are good that you have at least thought about becoming an owner operator – if you haven’t already done it. Most people have questions in mind about what it would really be like – what the daily and weekly routines would be and how it compares to […]

Lessons Learned from Running a Fleet Owner Operator Program


Many years ago when I was a Recruiter the company I was with at the time kept losing good drivers to other companies that offered a Lease Purchase program. Most of the time they would eventually come back after having failed in such programs, and they would bring me their lease agreements and program details […]

How to Choose the Right Truck as an Owner Operator


Owner Operator Truck Selection Considerations The equipment you select when you first start your own trucking business will definitely have an impact on your success or failure. So with that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the key things you should be aware of and take into consideration when deciding which truck […]

Start Trucking as a Company Driver or Owner Operator?


This is a common consideration and a common question for most people just getting into trucking for the first time – and an ongoing question throughout their trucking careers. Whether to be a company driver or an owner operator – which is better? The answer is different for different people – even then it changes […]