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How do I get started as an owner-operator?

By Zippia Team - Oct. 22, 2021

Getting started as an owner-operator requires due diligence in researching the industry to prepare for various challenges, acquiring USDOT and MC numbers to operate legally, and obtaining the right equipment.

Before anything else, ask yourself what your long- and short-term goals are for starting your own business. It will help if you have experience in the industry as a driver. Company drivers with three to five years of experience likely make the best candidates for venturing on their own since they've developed a feel for the industry.

The final step you will need to take is acquiring the right truck and equipment. As an independent owner-operator, you can either lease or buy your truck and trailer outright, which would require a lump sum of cash, or acquire your assets through bank financing.

How do I get started as an owner-operator?

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