Term
Owner-operator
A truck driver who owns or leases their truck and runs their own trucking business, either under their own authority or leased onto a carrier.
VAULT 33|27 · Updated 12 November 2026 · 1 min read
What it means
Owner-operators may hold their own operating authority or lease onto a larger carrier's authority. Many grow into small fleets.
Why it matters for your business
Owner-operators growing into fleets face the same needs as larger carriers at a smaller scale: credibility, direct freight, driver recruiting and profit tracking.
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