CarriersEdge recently released a new business training course for new and aspiring owner-operators.
The Owner Operator Business Skills course was created to educate current company drivers about the skills and information they need to start their own business. The course is also a valuable resource for commercial drivers who have recently transitioned to becoming owner-operators, providing insights into what it takes to run a successful trucking business.
Owner Operator Business Skills is available to CarriersEdge customers at no extra charge as part of the company’s subscription service. Individuals can also purchase this course without a subscription.
Jane Jazrawy, CarriersEdge CEO, explained that the company identified the need for an owner-operator training course through customer requests and observations gleaned from its annual Best Fleets to Drive For program.
“What we’ve found is that while many fleets work with independent contractors or offer lease-purchase programs, there is a lack of resources available in the industry for these fleets to help educate drivers on what they need to know before and after they start their own business,” Jazrawy said. “Unfortunately, many new owner-operators see their business fail, often due to business management and planning challenges. This course helps fill that void by providing company drivers and owner-operators with essential information to help them understand business risks, how to mitigate them, and the steps they need to take to position them for success.”
See also: What makes a winner among the Best Fleets to Drive For?
To create this course, CarriersEdge leveraged information from successful owner-operators, management from fleets with lease-purchase programs, and other industry experts. CarriersEdge also conducted its own research to develop this owner-operators course.
The new course provides guidance on how to select and finance equipment, details on various registrations and compliance requirements, best practices for managing vehicle maintenance, and more. In addition, It covers common problems owner-operators face when starting a business, how to avoid them, and how to navigate current industry challenges such as freight fraud and cybersecurity.
