What is the difference between an independent owner-operator and a leased owner-operator?
Leased owner-operators lease their truck and their services to a motor carrier. The carrier of fleet books the freight, collects from shippers and provides some administrative services, such as fuel tax reporting. The owner-operator is responsible for all other aspects of his business. Being a leased owner-operator does not necessarily mean you “lease/purchase” your truck through the fleet you work for. Independent owner-operators are motor carriers in and of themselves, with operating authority from the U.S. Department of Transportation. They are responsible for getting their own customers and loads and are responsible for all aspects of their businesses. It is estimated that owner-operators make up about 70% of the interstate driver population.
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