Many truck drivers dream of becoming owner-operators — taking control of their professional future. Once they earn their CDL license, many set out to buy their first truck and launch their own transportation company.
However, starting without experience is not always the best idea.
If you’re a young and inexperienced driver, it’s not advisable to invest heavily in a truck and feel pressured to launch a company right away. In the trucking industry, experience is key to success. The smartest move is to work first for an established company, where you can gain the real-world knowledge that driving school can’t offer.
That real knowledge comes behind the wheel, after thousands of miles on highways and in various weather conditions. You’ll learn to deal with dispatchers, negotiate with brokers, and handle the everyday challenges truckers face — delays, mechanical failures, logistical errors, or even accidents.
Once you’ve gained that experience — in two or three years — then you’ll be ready to seriously consider becoming your own boss and starting your trucking business.
At that point, you’ll face new responsibilities: negotiating freight contracts, managing operations, handling paperwork, complying with local and federal regulations, paying taxes, hiring drivers, and maintaining your equipment. And most importantly, securing proper commercial truck insurance.
This is where Univista Insurance can help. We’ll guide you step by step to build a customized commercial insurance package that includes all the coverage you need to protect your business, your investment, and your future.
Don’t rush into launching your company unprepared. But when the time comes, Univista Insurance will be your trusted partner to insure your investment and help you achieve your dream in the transportation industry.
👉 Learn more about coverage at: Univista Commercial Insurance or call (305) 995-0032 to speak with one of our insurance experts.
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