One process. Three starting fleet sizes.
We'll match 1, 2, or 3 trucks to your capital and how involved you want to be. Every program includes the truck(s), the operation built around them, and six months of support.
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.
Compare the programs in detail▼
| 1-Truck Program | 2-Truck Program | 3-Truck Program | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Lowest capital — one truck, typically with a hired driver | A small fleet with hired drivers and added operating capacity | Managing a three-truck fleet from day one |
| Fleet size | 1 Truck | 2 Trucks | 3 Trucks |
| Avg. net profit / year* | $50,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 |
| Staffing requirements | Typically a hired driver | Hired drivers | Multiple hired drivers |
| Operational complexity | Lowest — ideal for learning the fundamentals | Moderate | Highest — full operating systems from day one |
| Management requirements | Hands-on — typically hire a driver | Manage + hire | Manage a small fleet |
| Growth starting point | Natural stepping stone to 2- or 3-truck expansion | Positioned to grow into a larger fleet | Already an established multi-unit operation |
| Truck(s) | Already secured by OTR Consulting, included in the package | Already secured by OTR Consulting, included in the package | Already secured by OTR Consulting, included in the package |
| Program Investment | $189,000 | $289,000 | $379,000 |
*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.
Not Sure Which Program Fits?
Request a consultation and we'll match fleet size to your capital and involvement.