Owner Operator How to go from no CDL to owner operator in 1 year or less. (Step By Step) 1. Find a CDL school to obtain my CDL license. 2. Get experience from a mega carrier. Prime?Swift? Stevens? Schneider? 3. Get experience from a reliable and credible smaller carrier. (25 or less trucks) 4. Figure out what are the requirements to lease under said carrier if I got my own truck? What is the cost to lease under their company if I got my own truck? What is the percentage? Do not accept anything over 20%. What comes with the percentage I’m paying? Factoring? Dispatching? Insurance? 5. Start saving up money for equipment. Truck. Trailer. Insurance. 6. Form an LLC. Get business credit. Business bank account, small credit cards, net30 accounts, and business address. 7. Start reaching out to truck dealership and figure out what their requirements are. Find companies that meets your needs and standards. 8. Set a goal for how much money you need to obtain truck. 9. Figure out what type of trailer you want to haul and truck you want to drive. 10. Start doing extensive research and building connections within the industry. 11. Once truck money goals are met, reacquire about requirements needed to lease under carrier and purchase truck. 12. How to lease under a company? Simply register your truck under their company. Plates, IRP, IFTA stickers, decals, etc. Cost - $1800-$2200 13. Once truck is registered and work has begun. Start searching for an escape route. File authority whilst working for company.

Great info! Just got my first load heading to AZ

Ken, really appreciate you. Been watching your videos for a minute now. Just started working for a company and looking to get my own truck. You show it’s possible and can be successful. Thanks for all the information you drop 💯

TRF Thanks g for dropping the sauce truly appreciated 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

FedEx hires right out of school as well. I got my cdl and a week later was hauling doubles making $1800+ a week running M-F for 3 years. now I haul hazmat in tanks locally or regionally whichever I choose

Been watching you for some months now and still can’t believe you’re giving out ALL of this free game . God is and will continue to bless you King 👑

Thank you for sharing the knowledge 🙏🏾

We appreciate it man 🔥congratulations on your achievements 💪🏽 TRF

Boy oh boy … I’ve gotten sidetracked with other KZfaq trucking channels and man ….. I’ve been missing out on your content ! You and one other KZfaq trucker where the first two that I started watching before I went to CDL school last year in October.. Im not sure if you remember me but I asked you for permission to give YOU a shoutout on my channel and you were cool with it ! You even saw the video and commented on there. I said it before and I’ll say it again ! Your not just a motivational speaker your an inspirational speaker that inspired me to get my CDL and proceed with my goal of becoming and owner op and you also inspired me to start my KZfaq channel and document my journey! Thank you brother for being you ! I appreciate you !

Ken V !! 🗣🗣 Facts, Appreciate the BreakDown 💯 “TRF”

This is the kind video I've been expecting to here... Well laid out, gives me a clear road ahead to execute my plan. I already got my permit...I will be in CDL school for the next a month and half will see what happen. This just reinforce what I have already planned and also made me motivated to hit my target. Thank you Ken, I appreciate the free gem you sharing bro. 🙏

Thank you for the info, been driving for 21 yrs. I never wanted to become an owner op until now. I guess it was because I wanted to spend more time with my children than at a shop. But now what’s holding me is my credit, and you now you can’t win if you don’t risk it… Stay safe out there.

Well explained thanks and much appreciated.

Guys trust what this man says he knows what he’s talking about! Also keep in mind not to rush. It’s always better to learn the ropes and make your mistakes in someone else’s truck because there’s a LOT of responsibilities that comes with the owning your own tractor.

Look at you kv.... Providing information to many!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

You the realest champ. Hopefully you can make on video on insurance for truck and trailer

What yu explained took me from 2012 to 2017 to fully understand..nd now this year im finally ready ..smh crazy im 34 tooo this knowledge wasn't ready available when i was 23 thats y i waited this long.... Ken your. Legend

Thanks for the info brother.

Love your channel

The Blue Print!!! 🗺 thank you Ken V!!

Your videos are very informative!

Helpful info, thanks Man starting my journey to becoming an owner Operator, in couple of weeks, just sent in my resignation letter to my current employer. God help us all 🙏🏽

really just saved us so much in this vid

Awsome video love the vlogs

Keep it up bro you the truth no cap 🙌🏾💪🏾🦾

Thanks man! Good looking out. This is what me and my wife are working on now, we will be starting with a driving school, already have our permits and endorsements. I got my pre employment offer with Swift but just want to go for experience then work on getting our own truck. Love your channel thank you

Appreciate it bro

damn free game right here. Appreciate you bro

keep doing yo thang bro ...love the logo....who made for you?

At 50 years old I've decided to change careers and get into trucking. I've done a ton of research and have more to do, but after my research I put together a game plan for this transition. My confidence is bolstered after watching this video because my plan is exactly as you've layed it out here, so I feel like my research and strategy is on point. The thing most drivers miss or ignore imo is the building of their business, and personal credit. Since I am an expert at both, that is where I'm going to add value to the community. Thanks Ken. I'm learning a lot from your videos young man and congrats on your continuing success.

Great information

Ken, and everybody in the comment section, ima be real honest cause I need to get this off my chest. I'm really trying to become a trucker by any means neccesary. I realized after a decent driving career with Amazon, and Ashley's home furniture that I can do ANYTHING I put my mind to... Problem is I live in a very bad area where insurance rates are sky high, and I have 3 minor moving traffic violations that are technically full violations through the zip code I'm under, making it hard for a jobs insurance company to hire me. This shit inspires me bro. I don't even care if you don't know me or care to know, grt your money dude, and just keep working on being successful. I never been the one to imitate the success point, I like the imitate the process. I want to be strong, more then just successful and wealthy. I'm looking for happiness within solidarity and not wealth. I feel like trucking will make up for lost time, and I can finally get out of this toxic community and think clearly. Fr, thank you Ken. Please never give up. Cause you'll be giving up on me and anyone who's like me. This isn't pressure because win, or lose, who you are and what you've done can NEVER be taken away... My dad always used to tell me how black people were pushed away from CDL driving back then, and now seeing that Opprotunity is everywhere. I'm at UPS part-time, being a loader. Not my desired place to be, but I need to be uncomfortable if I want to grow. UPS makes me suffer, but I know that the suffering makes me more confident in myself. Everyday I look for more motivation.

A couple of carriers that hire newer drivers and pay decently are your delivery carriers like PFG, or Budweiser, Sysco ect where you touch freight. If you’re in good physical shape and dont mind the work they offer decent pay and decent sign on bonuses plus you’re home everyday.

Road test tomorrow for Ford ex trucking cant wait ken! Peace and love young man

I appreciate you.

Good looking out bro bro

I worked with schneider for a couple years, now working on getting my own truck

I just want a mtv crib on your house my guy🤣 see what I’m looking forward to when I get to your level! 💯

KenV, once again plenty of jewels dropped in this video. Im starting my journey down this similar path of entrepreneurship, but I'm struggling to find a dealer situation that doesn't require lengthy years of experience and huge down payment, any suggestions greatly appreciated. I love your videos keep up the good work brother👍🏼💪🏽💯.

Thank you

Thx for the fail-proof blueprint fam 🔥

Awwww shiii the OG intro.

5k views… 500 likes… that’s sad. I don’t think y’all understand or realize the type of gems this man is dropping on y’all. My closest homie is an Owner Op. 5 years in the game and he’s been making super bank. I’m talkin big big bank. He wouldn’t give out this kind of game to total strangers for free. Y’all are getting it here and aren’t even showing love back. Showing love don’t cost a dime. Salute king.

Hey what’s up bro how are you that’s facts you gotta take it step by step TRF

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Ken ima need them loads bro team driving lol

I know it can be sacred information but what company are you working with for loads? Thanks!

Asian Mai did an interview with a guy that said you could have your own authority and still negotiate those kind of percentage rates with companies. Is there detriments for companies to work with drivers who have their own authority? Does it mean that they get a lesser percentage so they would rather have you register under their authority??

That's crazy I was going to attempt medical device sales one year ago however I felt discouraged because I attempted information technology sales for a company called Blue equinox and I failed right on my ass. And I told myself this is not for you you need to get your ass back into driving and make a standard living. Right now I'm busting my ass working 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. making decent money but I feel my body deteriorating every single day. And it has motivated me after watching your videos can to regain knowledge in the IT industry and go at it again but with the different perspective clear mindset and straight motivation

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It's better to get your own authority you have the freedom to do what you want

Got a question it's not hard to find a mega carrier to go with How do you find a smaller carrier cuz no doubt those are the better companies but how do you find them? Enlighten me anybody?

I go for my road test in mid April. My plan is to leave my current job, walk away with my 6 figure 401k taxed, and use that to set up my owner op play. As soon as I’m comfortable enough behind the wheel and I’ve touched enough different landscapes on the road, I’m pushing that button. I don’t intend on leaving a job for lack of growth opportunities just to remain stagnant after betting all my chips on myself. No sir. 💯

Dude..what type of camera do you use on your videos? the quality is awesome.Let me know the model and specifications.

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Where do you park all of your trucks?

Should you want dispatching etc..to go with the percentage?

How did you put down for the truck? How much you put down for insurance? Like what’s the total cost of getting the truck? How much do you need saved to drive off the lot?

I would lease under myself never with a company

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Great advice I can get all that but I'm not jabbed so there goes my dream.

Thanks for the knowledge 💪🏽 I’ve been hearing that 2022 isn’t a good year to go o/o because of the high fuel costs 🤔

yessir

I have a serious question Ken v. So I am rebuilding my credit and I start school on the 28th of March. My plan is to work for a yr or 2 while soaking up the game and saving money…my credit is between 580-600. Do you think if nothing changes with that but I have the capital to pay a big down payment that they’ll allow me to buy or lease a truck?

Yeah two of my homies went from no cdl to straight owner operator with no experience at all

Literally just asked about dis, my nigga😎

Shalom

It can be done . But you gotta think your doing something new your gonna make mistakes . Do you really want that too fall on you or a compay? Plus becoming an onwer opp is a commetment not too be taken lightly.

TRF is the truth!

Ken, make sure you tell your followers who have aspirations to be an owner operator in under a year, to make sure they actually learn how to drive the truck!!!!! Sounds weird, but, it's a lot of people with CDL'S that can't drive for shit. That's all I got, for this one.

Do you know any Authority leasing companies that will allow you to lease on with 8 months of experience?

How have Vax mandates affected this industry? I'm unvaccinated and worried about any hurdles popping up once I start down this road. Thanks.

What about going from a none CDL to a owner operator? Currently in the process

Hi Ken please do me a favour & keep this video on your account. I wanna review it every week until i finish these steps. Thanks for your forward nature & insight. May ALLAH bless your next endeaveur.

Which company you lease under?

What do u need to become a owner operator an what are the steps. I have my license since September 9 2021 been driving for 5 months

I’m 17 now heading on my way to be a owner operator too I’m taking the military route do 3 years with them get my CDL (+ saving money to buy a truck & getting experience) within those years so by the time I’m out I’ll be good then starting the rest of my steps to grow my fleet & work my way out the truck would you recommend anything different or have any other tips

Bro, talk to me...I have 200k in cash and I don't wanna go thru all the small steps of working for swift or leasing under a company...Can't I just get my CDL, buy a truck, get a LLC and start finding loads???👀👀👀 LMK, and thanks for the content💪🏾🔥

Get money 💰

Nice video , but you also can go O/O with power only 🤘🏿💪🏿

Did you mention 1099 paying taxes 🤔

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Fed ex lol!

I did it in 6 months no 🧢

yoo

Your not a owner operator till you own your truck

i would say false information my guy. first of all if you dont wanna pay up the ass in insurance, you need to have 2 years exp driving. You can get a truck really easy, but if 80% of small carriers that take o/o request 2 years exp driving what the point of getting a truck before that. now in the rare occasion you find a small carrier that takes in driver with less than a year( which its seldom) they will charge a a hefty premium everyweek or montly. So my question is why rush????? iam not hating your grind, just setting facts straight, because you out here sugar coating it for other people, making seems its easy, then people go and do all this you tell them to do, they get a truck and fail, go bankrupt, then they just a number. you can tell me all you want that you dont need to put a lot of years to get your own truck, but you know its a lie. Putting in more years under your belt, willl save you the trouble of finding yourself F up once you get your own truck and times get hard.

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Yooo homie you have a number or do you have a Snapchat? Watching your vids & you moving different

Thank you