
Professional truck drivers have many diverse career options. For example, they can become a regional or over-the-road driver. They can also choose between dry or refrigerated freight. One path that has become increasingly popular in recent years is the owner-operator or O/O role. An O/O is an individual who owns and operates their own trucking business. Some lease onto a motor carrier while others work under their own authority. There are currently 350,000 to 400,000 owner-operators in the United States, according to the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association. However, a report by TheStreet suggests that the country was short 60,000 drivers…