Roads Not Taken

Abstract

The traditional career advancement route for leased owner-operators has been to get operating authority and run as a full independent. Yet many drivers and owner-operators have prospered in other jobs within the industry. While there's no guarantee a nondriving job will boost your earnings, plenty of truckers have found good money, opportunity for advancement and better quality of life after coming off the road. Here are common industry opportunities where over-the-road experience gives you a leg up.