My name is Javier Morales I have been a truck driver-owner operator for almost 9 years now. I love my job and wouldn’t change it for anything. My kids and I are able to make a good living while still having time with our family. Becoming an owner operator was a great choice for me, but there were some things that people should know before they jump into this line of work.

“I live the life, I drive the highways and at the end of the day i lay my head down only to wake up and do it all over again”.

This industry requires long hours and hard work. Any profession involves tension and frustration, so you must be able to handle them. Many people don’t realize what it takes to be a truck driver, so they look down on us. They shouldn’t judge us by our job description, because there’s more to “driving a truck” than meets the eye.

I’ve choosen a career in trucking as an owner operator with a MorPro

Trucking is booming. More people are looking for jobs in this industry as the economy improves. If you’re willing to make substantial lifestyle changes, it’s a terrific way to make a living. If you’re ready to take your profession as a truck driver seriously, here are some tips I’ve learned:

• Owning a truck is a terrific method to make money since you can decide what kind of business to undertake and when. You can construct your own schedule and choose routes and freight loads.
• Owner operators can set their own pay rates (or not). By agreeing with carriers in advance, drivers can receive paid based on how many hours they work instead of hourly earnings, as long as there are no penalties.
• Self-employment means limited freedom. Each company has its own safety laws, drug testing policies, etc., but these vary from one provider/contractor relationship to another.

Why i chose MorPro as my lease-on company?

If you’re going to lease a truck do it the “More Professional” Way ,  with MorPro Digital Nomad Program you have a industry leading  partner to help in all aspects of running your trucking business. From finding you loads, managing your equipment, maintenance, fuel, insurance and taxes. MorPro also helps build you a passive income and a retirement plan at no cost to you. You pay for health insurance as part of the lease payment (you can also buy additional coverage). And finally, you must take care of all safety issues in accordance with federal regulations—that is all up to YOU!

What are they looking for when they chose an owner operator to lease on?

The trucking industry is a competitive one. When choosing an owner operator to lease on, they will look for carriers who have proven dependability and high performance because they can provide better and more consistent service to all of our shared consumers and when we work together, all Nomad Carriers are rewarded with exclusive privileges. 

They will also look for someone who has good driving record, good business acumen, good reputation, good credit history and references. They will also want you to have good driving skills and communication skills so that they can help you succeed as a long haul truck driver. They want their drivers to have a strong work ethic and be reliable when it comes time for maintenance or repairs on the trailer.

An owner operator is not an employee, they are an independent contractor and they are responsible for all aspects of running their business.

As an owner operator, you are not an employee. You are an independent contractor and must pay all of your own expenses. These include:

• Taxes: Your tax burden is much higher as a trucker than if you were employed by a large company. Not only do you have to pay income tax on your earnings but also Social Security and Medicare taxes (called FICA). This can be roughly 30% of your total income! In addition, many states have their own taxes for independent contractors.
• Insurance: The insurance premiums for owning your own truck are extremely high due to the dangerous nature of the job and the fact that trucks can cost over $100k when fully loaded with all required safety equipment (and even more than that depending on what kind of vehicle it is).
• Fuel: There are no fuel discounts available if you’re driving something bigger than what most people would drive around town; this means that fuel costs will be higher than those associated with smaller cars or SUVs since diesel engines require more power per unit volume delivered from pumps across America today too

Making a living and being able to have time with your family

You can make a good living as a truck driver. You get paid for the time you drive and earn extra money by doing jobs that are not directly related to your job as a truck driver. This means you can work when you want to, but it also means that you have to work more hours than people in other professions do. As a trade-off, though, you get to spend more time with your family because they don’t have to put up with all the stress of having an unstable income or working odd hours.

In addition, being able to earn money from freelance jobs on top of being able to keep things simple in terms of your finances gives drivers several advantages over other workers:

• Their expenses are lower because most companies offer free insurance for their employees’ vehicles and allow them flexibility in how much money gets spent on fuel depending on how far away each job location is from their home base (and even within those limits).
• They can often set up their own schedule based around their own preferences (e.g., wanting less hours per week during peak seasons).

Conclusion

Trucking is a great career choice and I’m so happy to be doing this job. It offers me freedom, independence and the ability to earn a living by doing what I love “driving trucks”.