If you're interested in becoming an owner operator truck driver, Booker Transportation is the way to go. We employ some of the best owner operators in the business! However, there are many steps to starting this career and we want to help you make sure that you do it right.

Booker Transportation employs many of the best owner operator truck drivers.

Booker Transportation is a family-owned business that has been in operation for over 30 years. The company has one goal: to provide the best owner operator truck drivers with excellent service and benefits. Booker Transportation's reputation for hiring only the best owner operators is well earned, and its many services and benefits help make it easy for you as an owner operator truck driver to succeed in your work.

What is an owner operator truck driver?

An owner operator truck driver is a person who owns their own semi truck, and therefore can make their own decisions. They are independent contractor and can work for any company they choose. They also have the freedom to decide how much they want to work each week.

How to get started as a truck driver

The first step is getting your commercial driver's license (CDL). You can do this by passing a road test at a local DMV office. Once you have your CDL, it’s time to complete a truck driving school. Some schools are accredited by the State of California and may also be approved by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

You can find trucking companies that hire owner operators by visiting the website of one of these organizations:

• American Trucking Associations (ATA)
• National Association of Heavy Duty Trucking
• Owner Operator Independent Driver Association

Tips for a successful truck driving

To become the best owner operator truck drivers of the future, you'll need to know more than how to drive a big rig. You'll have to be ready for the never-ending battle against sleep deprivation and countless hours away from home. If you're up for it, though, here's some advice on getting started:

• Get your CDL license through truck driving school. It's already a challenge learning how to drive a big rig safely; adding in all that other stuff—like state-by-state regulations!—would just make things more confusing. Plus, if you'd rather not spend your days behind a desk learning about how suspension systems work or what exactly "gross combination weight" means (and who would?), then why not learn those things under supervision instead?
• Take an honest look at yourself before deciding whether or not owning an 18-wheeler is right for you. Are you someone who can work long hours without getting too tired? Are people regularly telling you how much they love seeing your smiling face? Is every day like Christmas morning when it comes time for lunch break? Excellent! You should totally get into trucking! If not...well, there are plenty of lots where they park cars instead of trucks if that's what floats your boat better than running one down the highway at high speeds while trying desperately not crash into another vehicle (or falling asleep).

How to become a successful owner operators

So you’re ready to become an owner operator? You're in good company. According to the American Trucking Association, there are over 2 million truck drivers in America. That's a lot of trucks and lots of money being made by people who own their own rigs.

But becoming an owner operator isn't easy. The first thing you'll want to do is take some time out from your job as a driver for someone else and figure out exactly what business model will work best for you: should you lease or buy a truck? And what about insurance? Fuel costs? Equipment maintenance? Here's our guide for how newbie owners can get started with their new career.

The best states for owner operators

The best states for owner operators are Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and California.

Texas is the best place to be an owner operator because it's a great place to live and work. Texas has the lowest cost of living in the country and over 1,000 miles of coastline. The state also offers low unemployment rates and an excellent education system with many affordable private schools. There are plenty of opportunities for work within the state or outside its borders as an independent contractor or employee with a company that operates across multiple states. Many people working remotely prefer this arrangement because they can move around easily as needed without having to worry about finding housing near their new job site every time they relocate; this makes moving easier for them than ever before!

How to become an independent truck driver

• You have to be at least 21 years old.
• You need a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• You need to pass a background check.
• You have to pass a drug test.
• You have to get your own truck, either by buying one or leasing one for your business. This can range from $40,000 for an entry-level model all the way up to $200,000–300,000 for newer semis with more safety features and high mileage engines that can go up to 12 hours on a single tank of fuel! The average cost is around $100K, though—and it's worth it if you plan on making driving your career!

Lease your truck and get the free tires

Leasing your truck and getting free tires is a great way to save money. You can get tires for up to 5 years, which are included in the lease price. For example, you can lease a new 2020 Peterbilt 379 cab/chassis with 33-inch duals for $2,450 per month plus $2,400 down. That’s about half of what it would cost if you bought the truck outright – and there are no additional charges for maintenance or storage fees because all of that is included in your monthly payments.

Another reason why leasing works better than buying is because there are no mileage restrictions on your lease; so when you need more miles, it’s easy to add them without having to worry about owning too much wear and tear on your equipment.

Benefits of trucking owner operators

There are many benefits to being an owner operator truck driver. The most obvious is that you don't have to pay for tires, insurance, fuel, or maintenance. You also don't have to worry about lease payments, fuel surcharges and driver penalties. Lastly, you don't need to worry about truck maintenance fees.

Why is it so essential for you to as a truck driver to avoid these costs altogether? Well let me tell you.

The owner operators for Booker Transportation have a great reputation and a ton of services and benefits.

• Their reputation is great
• They have a ton of services and benefits
• They're the best in the business

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a trucking career that offers great pay and benefits, then look no further than Booker Transportation. We have been in business since 1986 and are proud to have many of the best owner operators working for us. Our company is committed to providing our drivers with the best services available.