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Owner-Operator Career Path™

Built for CDL holders and aspiring owner-operators who want to run under their own authority. This path covers everything from MC authority setup to day-one profitability.

Programs in this path: 2
Total investment: $494
Format: Self-paced · 12 Months of Program Access Included

Your Pathway

Step-by-step program flow

1

Step 1 — Program

$197

Business Operations Foundation™

Build the business systems behind your operation — entity formation, SOPs, financial controls, and the operational infrastructure that keeps your trucking business running and growing.

2

Step 2 — Program

$297

Owner-Operator Foundations™

Everything you need to launch your own trucking operation: MC authority registration, insurance requirements, ELD compliance, load board strategy, freight factoring, and IFTA reporting.

Student Portal

Business Growth Hub™

Your post-enrollment student hub. Access business formation guides, EIN setup resources, banking and business credit guides, cash flow trackers, and startup budget templates.

Included With Enrollment

Total investment for this path: $494

Programs can be enrolled separately — start with Step 1 and continue at your pace.

Career Outcomes™

Where this training leads professionally

Real roles and skills built through this career path.

Possible Roles
  • Independent Owner-Operator (dry van, flatbed, reefer, specialized)
  • Small Fleet Owner (2–5 trucks)
  • Lease-On Operator
  • Dedicated Contract Operator
Skills Covered
MC/DOT authority setupIFTA/IRP filingELD complianceDriver qualification filesInsurance requirementsLoad board operationsFuel cost managementMaintenance schedulingBusiness formation
Recommended Next Step

Owner-Operator Foundations™ ($297) + Transportation Compliance Specialist™ ($97)

Total Program Investment

$297 + $97 = $394 (core) · $591 with Business Operations Foundation

Ready to begin?

Start Owner-Operator Career Path™

Enroll in the first program and begin your transportation career path today. Self-paced curriculum with 12 Months of Program Access Included.