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Owner operator jobs are perfect for individuals who have an independent spirit and would like to take the wheel of their financial career. An owner operator career allows for the flexibility to choose what jobs you want to take and be able to control when you work and how much you want to earn. Not only are you a driver in the field of owning and operating, but you are also a business owner.

• Handpicking what jobs you want to do
• Working the hours you choose
• Driving on your own terms (no stress from a boss)
• $82,000 is the average salary for owner operators (according to indeed.com) (Note: many factors affect actual grossing income such as class of CDL, endorsements of CDL, how many hours/days you work, and type of truck)
• Ability to make higher income as an owner operator than contract drivers
• Employment for truck drivers is expected to grow 11% over the decade (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics)

As an owner operator, you will have certain criteria to follow such as first becoming a CDL holder just like any commercial trucker is required to have. As long as you have a clean driving record, obtaining a CDL to drive a commercial truck is easy. The process involves studying a manual, taking a written test to obtain a permit, training for a short span of time, and then passing a physical driving test. To find more information on obtaining your CDL visit

http://www.dmv.org/cdl-education.php. Additional background checks are required for certain trucking industries such as permissions to drive hazardous chemicals.

Additionally, you would need to choose what type of truck you would want to purchase. After that your duties would include being in charge of your truck’s maintenance, covering fuel costs, insurance, acquiring any equipment needed, and keeping your own log book.