We Help You Build, Launch & Operate Your Trucking Business.
Each program includes the truck(s) — already secured, then titled to your business when the deal is funded. We build the operation around them and work alongside you from the day your agreement is fully executed through your first months on the road.
Real Equipment, Secured in Advance
Every program starts with a truck that's already secured. Title is signed over to your business when the deal is funded.
$50,000+
Avg. net profit per truck, per year*
17+ yrs
Combined team trucking & transportation experience
$189,000–$379,000
Program Investment — 1-, 2-, and 3-truck programs
6 months
Hands-on operational support included
*Based on actual settlement data across current OTR Consulting clients. Past performance does not guarantee future results — individual results vary based on freight rates, driver retention, market conditions, and how the business is operated. Program Investment is confirmed during your consultation and can vary depending on equipment and additional third-party costs that may apply.
The Challenge
Starting a trucking company takes a lot more than buying a truck.
A new owner has to understand equipment, compliance, insurance coordination, systems, drivers, freight, dispatch, maintenance, vendors, costs, safety, and daily operations — often all at once. OTR Consulting exists to help you organize those moving pieces and build the business the right way, from day one.
The Complete Picture
We help build the operation around the truck.
The truck is only the starting point. The real value is everything built around it.
Six months from the day your agreement is fully executed
= A trucking business you own, understand, and can grow.
Who This Is For
Built for people who haven't done this before.
You don't need a trucking background. The program is designed so a first-time owner can go from a funded package to a company they actually know how to run — with the truck already secured, the operation built around it, and six months that start when your agreement is fully executed — courses, then drivers and systems, then the daily owner job.
No trucking experience required
A first-time owner ready to build a real operating business — not buy a truck and figure it out alone.
Also a strong fit
- An entrepreneur or investor who wants a complete 1-, 2-, or 3-truck program, not a consulting deck
- Someone who will own and operate the company, with OTR building the foundation and coaching from the day your agreement is fully executed through the first months on the road
- An owner-operator ready to move from driving for someone else into owning the business
Programs
Choose your starting point.
The right fit depends on your capital and how you want to be involved.
1 Truck
1-Truck Program
One truck, typically with a hired driver — lowest capital way in.
Best for: Lowest capital — one truck, typically with a hired driver
The lowest-barrier way to start. Build the foundation of your trucking business, learn how to operate it, and set the stage to scale when you're ready.
- Typically run with a hired driver
- A natural stepping stone toward a 2- or 3-truck fleet
2 Trucks
2-Truck Program
Small fleet with hired drivers — not a solo owner-operator setup.
Best for: A small fleet with hired drivers and added operating capacity
A middle path between starting with one truck and launching a larger fleet — more operating capacity and resilience from day one, without the full complexity of a three-truck operation.
- Hired drivers
- Positioned to grow into a larger fleet
3 Trucks
3-Truck Program
A three-truck fleet you manage, with multiple hired drivers.
Best for: Managing a three-truck fleet from day one
A comprehensive, established operating foundation for owners who want to start with a real fleet rather than scale into one — built on OTR Consulting's full methodology.
- Full operating systems from day one
- Multiple hired drivers
- An established multi-unit operation from launch
Program Investment is confirmed during your consultation and can vary depending on equipment and additional third-party costs that may apply. *Based on actual settlement data across current OTR Consulting clients. Past performance does not guarantee future results — individual results vary based on freight rates, driver retention, market conditions, and how the business is operated.
How It Works
The same six steps for every program.
Every program follows the same six steps. See the full walkthrough for what happens in each one.
- 01
Consultation
We learn about your goals, available capital, experience, desired involvement, and target fleet size — and show you real client settlement data so you can see the numbers for yourself.
- 02
Build the Plan
We determine whether a 1, 2, or 3-truck program fits, and build your launch roadmap.
- 03
Secure Equipment
Your truck(s) are already secured by OTR Consulting in advance and included as part of your package — no separate equipment search required.
- 04
Build the Operation
We help establish your business structure, compliance foundation, systems, software, and vendor relationships — and help you recruit and onboard drivers so the operation is ready to move freight when you launch.
- 05
Launch
Your business goes operational and starts moving freight.
- 06
Six Months of Support
We work alongside you as you learn to manage, operate, and grow your trucking business.
From the day your agreement is fully executed through your first months on the road.
Day 0 is the day your agreement is fully executed. First we set up the company and train you — then drivers and systems, then trucks moving. Dispatch, rates, hiring, and compliance stay with you the whole way. You run the company.
Days 0–39
Company setup, compliance, and one-on-one owner courses
Days 40–59
Drivers, ELDs, cameras, and TMS
Days 60–180
Trucks moving; you learn the daily owner job
FAQs
Common questions.
Do I need trucking experience to get started?
No. OTR Consulting works with first-time owners as well as experienced owner-operators and fleet owners. We help build the foundation and guide you through your first six months regardless of your starting experience level.
Does OTR Consulting provide the truck(s)?
Yes. OTR Consulting secures the truck(s) for your program in advance — newer-model equipment appropriate to your operation — and includes them as part of your complete package, along with the business setup, systems, and six months of support. When the deal is funded, the title is signed directly over to your business.
How much does each program cost?
Program Investment is $189,000 for the 1-Truck Program, $289,000 for the 2-Truck Program, $379,000 for the 3-Truck Program. That covers the truck(s) secured as part of the program, plus business foundation and setup, compliance and safety implementation, operational setup, launch assistance, and six months of consulting and support. It is not a truck price. Program Investment is confirmed during your consultation and can vary depending on equipment and additional third-party costs that may apply.
Do you offer financing?
OTR Consulting doesn't provide financing directly. Because this is a new business, traditional lenders tend to view it as higher risk, which can make outside financing harder to secure than it would be for an established company — so most of our clients fund their investment in cash. You're always welcome to pursue financing on your own through a bank or lender if that's the right path for you. In some cases, depending on the specific package, a small portion of the investment may be available through seller carry-back. This is evaluated case-by-case and isn't available on every opportunity, so it should be viewed as a potential supplement to your investment rather than a primary funding source.
How do I make money with my trucking business?
Revenue comes from moving freight, and we help you build a diversified strategy rather than relying on one source — including Amazon Relay, freight brokers, load boards, and direct shipper relationships. During your six months of support, we help you evaluate rates, understand your operating costs, and find the freight mix that works for your operation. Clients currently average $50,000 in net profit per truck, per year, based on actual settlement data across current OTR Consulting clients. Past performance does not guarantee future results — individual results vary based on freight rates, driver retention, market conditions, and how the business is operated.
What happens during the six months of support?
The six months start the day your agreement is fully executed. First you sit through one-on-one courses on running the company — compliance, CSA scoring, inspections, the trucks, dispatch (including meeting the dispatch team), and the language of the industry. Then we stand up drivers and systems. Once trucks are moving, we stay on the daily job with you: dispatch, ratecons, always hiring, and when to add trucks. You own and operate the company; we work alongside you.
Ready to see if a program fits your capital and goals?
Schedule a consultation and let's talk through your goals, your fleet size, and the right program to get you started.