Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Thinking of starting a trucking business but don't know where to begin? Check out our seven-step guide to help you get started.
Key moments:
0:00 - Intro
:26 - Develop a business plan
:53 - Determine how you will run your business
1:31 - Figure out what type of freight your business is going to haul
1:48 - Get insurance
2:26 - Buy or lease equipment
2:53 - File for your operating authority and USDOT number
3:28 - Complete other registration filings
Learn more about leasing-on with one of the nation’s busiest carriers by visiting Schneider’s Owner-Operator and Fleet Owner FAQs page: schneiderowneroperators.com/about-us/faqs
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2. How much does it cost to be an owner-operator?
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This video is for general information only. It is not intended to cover all circumstances or to serve as a substitute for comprehensive safety training.
© 2023 Schneider National, Inc. All rights reserved.
Thinking of starting a trucking business but don't know where to begin? Check out our seven-step guide to help you get started.
Key moments:
0:00 - Intro
:26 - Develop a business plan
:53 - Determine how you will run your business
1:31 - Figure out what type of freight your business is going to haul
1:48 - Get insurance
2:26 - Buy or lease equipment
2:53 - File for your operating authority and USDOT number
3:28 - Complete other registration filings
Learn more about leasing-on with one of the nation’s busiest carriers by visiting Schneider’s Owner-Operator and Fleet Owner FAQs page: schneiderowneroperators.com/about-us/faqs
Related videos:
1. How to become an owner-operator: 7 steps to take
youtube.com/watch?v=XjQtuBiDeq8&list=PLpWGHBYtYxNuugZGQS80ayGgql_8Qb593&index=34
2. How much does it cost to be an owner-operator?
youtube.com/watch?v=iIz1YinZ5iM&list=PLpWGHBYtYxNuugZGQS80ayGgql_8Qb593&index=4
3. What are some of the best business structures for owner-operators
youtube.com/watch?v=zB8_8AMTuus&list=PLpWGHBYtYxNuugZGQS80ayGgql_8Qb593&index=3
#OwnerOperator #OwnerOperatorTruckDriver #TruckDriving
Join the Conversation:
★ Subscribe: youtube.com/user/schneiderjobs
★ Instagram: instagram.com/schneiderjobs
★ Facebook: facebook.com/jobsatschneider
★ A Slice of Orange Blog: http://sni.jobs/BlogYT
This video is for general information only. It is not intended to cover all circumstances or to serve as a substitute for comprehensive safety training.
© 2023 Schneider National, Inc. All rights reserved.
