Want To Drive

Operate your own business from behind the wheel.

If you want to drive but also want to experience the challenge of operating your own business, becoming a Owner-operator is an excellent option. You'll still be out on the road, of course, but you'll also get to experience the responsibility and rewards of ownership. Here's everything you need to know about this career path.

• What would I do?
• Where would I work?
• How much would I get paid?
• How do I get to be an Owner-operator?
• Where would I go from here?
• How do I get started?

How do I get to be an Owner-operator?

Business skills development courses for Owner-operators are becoming increasingly more popular, and more available. Anyone wishing to become an Owner-operator is advised to gain some experience as a company driver, and then take some business courses to assist with the business management side of being an Owner-operator. Entry-level business courses can be found at your local community college, while the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) offers a series of online courses to teach Owner-operators basic business skills.

In addition, an Owner-operator should be prepared to spend time and money to develop and review comprehensive contracts with carriers. This will ensure that both the Owner-operators and the carrier benefit from the business relationship.