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How to Become a Successful Owner Operator in 2021

December 25, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

Trucker standing by Peterbilt Big Rig

The goal of owning your own truck as an owner operator is to ultimately turn a healthy profit.
But it doesn’t come easy.
Here are some tips crafted by industry experts to help reach your goal to be a successful owner operator and help you decide if this long term commitment is for you.

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8 Things You Should Know When Buying a Used Big Rig

December 22, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

SIZED

8 top tips and straight up advice for buying a used big rig.
Know what to look for in a used semi truck to get best value on your purchase.

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Types of Business Ownership — A Practical Guide For Owner Operators

October 20, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

Types of Business Ownerships U.S.

Ready to start your own trucking company?
We explore different types of business ownership: sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC or corporation, to help you make a choice as to which structure will best suit your needs for your new business venture in the trucking industry.

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Best Truck Engines + The Worst Truck Engines – A Trucker’s Guide

June 23, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

Trucker Fixing Caterpillar Diesel Engine

Best truck engines + worst. Detroit, Cummins, Paccar, Cat, Mercedes, Mack – what worked, what didn’t. Tips to get the best truck engine.

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What You Need to Know About Owner Operator Vs Company Driver Jobs

May 11, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

Truck Driver Standing Beside Blue Peterbilt

A comparison of owner operator vs company driver truck driving jobs.
Learn the perks and the downsides of each in order to know which would best suit your needs and preferences.

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What You Need to Know About Buying a Semi Truck

February 17, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

2004 Peterbilt 379 Custom Rig Blue

Buying a semi truck can be a daunting experience. We give some tips and advice for the important things you need to know when purchasing a big rig.

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7 Tips For Buying Your First Truck as an Owner Operator

February 12, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

2004 Peterbilt 379 Custom Rig Blue

Buying the right truck is a crucial step in becoming an owner operator.
If you are in the market to buy your first truck as an owner operator, there are some important things you should consider.
These tips will help you narrow your search so you can buy your first truck with confidence.

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Owner Operator Tips For Choosing the Best Make of Truck

February 12, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

Truck Driver Standing Beside Blue Peterbilt

The prospect of becoming an owner operator is exciting but it can be overwhelming trying to decide which make of truck is best for you.
Here are some tips for the best make of truck for new owner operators.

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10 Practical Tips To Simplify Financing a Semi Truck

February 12, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

2004 Peterbilt 379 Custom Rig Blue

Buying a big rig can be a complicated process.
Here’s 9 tips especially for the owner operator truck driver, to simplify and help the process of semi truck financing go smoothly.

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8 Ways To Protect Your Truck From Damage At Truck Stops

February 12, 2020 By Catherine MacMillan

Truck Driver Standing Beside Blue Peterbilt

An owner operator or diligent company driver will  never be able to completely eliminate the risk of being hit at a truck stop.
There are some tricks to protect your truck from damage when parking at truck stops, or at least to decrease the odds of damage.

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