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What is an "owner operator"?

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by Wolfson, Aug 1, 2013.

  1. Aug 1, 2013 #1
    Wolfson

    Wolfson Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys, a super-newbie here. :)

    I would like to know if an "owner operator" designates truckers who own their truck and operate independently? Like one-man-one-truck trucking companies, and only the single man/woman ones?

    Also I'd be thankful if someone could tell me what is the proper US term for trucking companies — the kind where the company has their trucks, hires drivers, bids for loads... Unless the correct term is a 'trucking company'. :D
     
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  3. Aug 1, 2013 #2
    volvodriver01

    volvodriver01 Road Train Member

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    The term owner operator initially means a one man show(the owner is the driver). I still consider myself an owner operator even with having drivers in my other trucks. I still run a truck as needed. When an owner has ten or more trucks they tend to be considered a fleet.

    Here in the states it is still called (trucking company) or transportation carrier.
     
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  4. Aug 2, 2013 #3
    Wolfson

    Wolfson Bobtail Member

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    Much appreciated!

    Do you have any clue as to how common is it for owner operators to be in a situation like yours, consisting of more than one truck/driver?
     
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  5. Aug 7, 2013 #4
    aztrucker89

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    yes, the term "owner operator" is reffering to a driver that owns his/her truck and is not affiliated with a major carrier. the term for companies in the U.S is either trucking company, motor carrier or OTR motor carrier.
     
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  7. Aug 8, 2013 #5
    volvodriver01

    volvodriver01 Road Train Member

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    Sorry but I do not have any statistics that would show this info but from being in the industry it is more common than not. :biggrin_25525: Thats the best that I've got. Sorry again.
     
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  8. Aug 8, 2013 #6
    Wolfson

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    Fair enough, got the gist of it in the meanwhile. :)
     
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