Best Trucking Companies for Owner-Operators
Best Trucking Companies for Owner-Operators
Looking for the best owner-operator companies to work with? Let DAT help kickstart your trucking journey!
- Become one of the best owner-operator companies with DAT Authority
- Find trucking companies hiring owner-operators
- Maximize efficiency with the DAT load board
Become one of the best owner-operator companies with DAT Authority
If you’re looking to start your own owner-operator trucking company, DAT Authority can get your business set up.
Joining one of the best trucking companies for owner-operators isn’t easy. Neither is becoming an independent owner-operator. But DAT can help you overcome the early hurdles with DAT Authority. Let us help you get your operating authority, your MC number, and much more to enable you to create one of the best owner-operator companies in the industry.
Find trucking companies hiring owner-operators
Use the DAT load board to search out the best loads and companies hiring owner-operators.
Independent owner-operators are able to haul loads and make money on their own before even joining one of the best trucking companies for owner-operators. In many cases, operating independently and hauling loads with the DAT load board can help owner-operators establish long-term relationships with shippers and brokers, which can lead to jobs from trucking companies hiring owner-operators.
Maximize efficiency with the DAT load board
Owner-operators can access the best load board with high-quality loads and accurate market data.
If you’re looking to create your own owner-operator trucking company, the first things you’ll need to do are assess your finances, create a business plan, and obtain your CDL. Next, you’ll have to register your business. Then, the vital next step is to apply for your trucking authority, which you can do through DAT Authority. Pursue a DOT number and medical certificate, purchase insurance, find freight, negotiate contracts, and more.
Once you’ve earned your trucking authority and set up your newly minted owner-operator trucking company, the next step is to find loads and get started! The DAT load board is the perfect option for new owner-operators. Find the best loads for you with instant refresh and automated filters, get accurate market data, and use reviews and credit scores to find the most trusted trucking companies looking for owner-operators.
“The DAT Load Board is the only one I use, and I really don’t see any interest in trying any other one.”
- Brian Stone, Stone’s Trucking LLC
"DAT Load Board is awesome. They even teach you how to book a load and how to use it on your computer or cell phone app. Highly recommend DAT!"
- Francis Gatmaitan, Alpha Trucking
Find success as an owner-operator with DAT by your side!
Whether you’re looking to join the best trucking companies for owner-operators, or you just want to be an independent owner-operator, DAT has the tools you need for success. Find out more about DAT Authority or the DAT load board today!