Take Charge of Your Career
At KC Smith Transport Inc, we admire and respect the entrepreneurial spirit of owners who invest their hard-earned dollars for the challenge and freedom of being their own boss.
We’re proud to walk alongside our owner operators by providing stable contracted freight, load select options, and discounts.
With our driver support and open, honest leadership we’re confident you’ll see it makes sense to consider KC Smith Transport Inc.
The Basics of Owner-Operator Trucking
There are many different careers available once you earn your commercial driver’s license (CDL). One that may become an option once you gain more experience in the industry is becoming an owner-operator. These individuals either purchase or lease a semi-truck and run their own trucking business. Owner-operator trucking requires an investment and a strong understanding of how to deliver freight efficiently. If this is a path you are interested in, it can be helpful to know what being an owner-operator is like and how to reach this goal.
Types of Owner-Operator Trucking
There are two main ways that you can deliver freight as an owner-operator. Which is best for you depends on your preferences, your financial situation, and a variety of other factors.
Fully Independent
Some owner-operators are fully independent and operate under their own authority. This means that they can deliver freight for any company that requires their services. Many successful owner-operators develop a strong reputation with shippers over time and are able to get consistent work this way. However, it does require time and effort to get loads as a fully independent truck owner. Additionally, you will be responsible for all tasks related to running your trucking business such as Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, insurance, bookkeeping, et cetera.
