As an owner-operator, you enjoy more freedom from supervision than a company driver. As an owner-operator leased to a carrier, to an extent you’re able to set your own hours and take time off when you ...

CarriersEdge found that while many fleets work with independent contractors or offer lease-purchase programs, there is a lack of resources available to help educate drivers on what they need to know ...

For an owner-operator, necessary tax payments associated with truck ownership and operation start with required truck registration. Independents are responsible for their own registrations. Leased ...

Becoming an owner-operator isn’t just about leasing a truck. It’s about navigating a complex marketplace, maintaining high-quality equipment and running a sustainable business. SFI was established ...

Sometimes owner-operators are their own worst enemy. They too often do things to undermine their business – like budgeting based on the best of times, not year-long averages. Or they switch carriers ...