[Video] Three Types of Truck Owner-Operators [And How to Choose the Best Path]
Lars has been in the trucking industry his whole working life. He started working in the shop when he was just 16 years old. Lars spent about 10 years in operations before moving to driver recruiting. He spent five years in recruiting before joining the ATS team as the vice president of driver recruiting. He currently serves as the vice president of van operations. No day is ever the same in the trucking industry and Lars enjoys the challenge that presents.
Do you want to own your own truck and run your own business? There are a few pathways you can take, and it all depends on what level of support you desire. I’m the vice president of driver recruiting at ATS and I’ll explain more about the three different types of owner-operators.
- Sign on with a company
- Haul freight in the open market
- Operate under your own authority
I’ll talk about the requirements of type of owner-operator so you can decide which option is the best choice for you.