In this episode from our Are You Ready To Own The Wheel Series, Colton Lawrence discusses the essential mindset and practical steps needed for individuals considering becoming owner-operators in the trucking industry. Colton, who is a Certified Public Accountant and founder of Trucker CFO, emphasizes the importance of understanding the differences between being a company driver and an owner-operator, particularly in terms of financial management, business planning, and the necessity of a support network. As you will hear, Colton notes the significance of a solid business plan, tax planning, managing maintenance costs, and the do’s and don’ts for new owner-operators. Colton also highlights the advantages of being part of the Expediter Services Community, with the range resources and support ES provides for ES Community Members.