Going from company driver to owner-operator is one of the biggest transitions in trucking — and one of the least supported.
Most drivers know: how to drive.
Far fewer understand: how to launch and operate a compliant trucking business.
This guide was built to bridge that gap.
Inside, you’ll learn:
authority setup
FMCSA filing sequence
insurance requirements
LLC & EIN setup
BOC-3 & BMC-91 filings
UCR, IFTA & IRP systems
cost-per-mile calculations
load board setup
broker onboarding
carrier packet preparation
recordkeeping systems
first 90-day operational planning
Built using Rolling Line’s operational-first approach, this guide focuses on long-term survivability, compliance, and financial stability — not trucking hype.
This is not motivational content.
This is operational infrastructure.
Perfect for:
company drivers preparing independence
new owner-operators
CDL schools
trucking programs
first-time trucking business owners
drivers evaluating lease-purchase programs
WHAT’S INSIDE
☑ Complete Authority Filing Sequence ☑ LLC & EIN Setup Framework ☑ Insurance & BMC-91 Verification ☑ UCR / IFTA / IRP Setup ☑ Cost-Per-Mile Framework ☑ Carrier Packet Setup ☑ Broker & Load Board Preparation ☑ Owner-Operator Launch Roadmap ☑ First Load Checklist ☑ New Authority Survival Rules ☑ First 90-Day Operational Plan ☑ Recordkeeping & Compliance Systems ☑ Most Common First-Year Mistakes
INCLUDED BONUS RESOURCES
✔ Owner-Operator Launch Roadmap ✔ First Load Checklist ✔ New Authority Survival Rules ✔ Break-Even Calculator ✔ Compliance Calendar Framework ✔ Recordkeeping System Guide ✔ Transition Readiness Checklist
