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An owner-operator is a driver who owns or leases their truck and runs it under their own authority or another carrier’s. They choose their loads and carry the costs of fuel, maintenance and insurance.
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Owner-operator
An owner-operator is a driver who owns or leases their truck and runs it under their own authority or another carrier’s. They choose their loads and carry the costs of fuel, maintenance and insurance.
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