The 1-Truck Program
One truck, usually with a hired driver. Lowest capital, and room to grow.
Who It's For
Is this program right for you?
- First-time owners taking their first step into business ownership
- Owner-operators transitioning from driving for someone else to owning the business
- Entrepreneurs who want to test the industry before scaling into a larger fleet
What You Get
What's included in this program.
- A truck already secured by OTR Consulting and titled to your business when the deal is funded
- Business setup, compliance foundation, and operating systems scoped to a single-truck operation
- Driver recruiting and onboarding, typically for a hired driver
- You can drive the truck if you choose; the operation does not depend on it
- Freight strategy across brokers, load boards, regional and OTR lanes, dedicated opportunities, and Amazon Relay as one channel. Amazon decides approval.
- Six months from the day your agreement is fully executed: owner courses, drivers and systems, then the daily operating job — including dispatch.
Why This Program
Why start with 1 truck?
Starting with one truck keeps your capital requirement and management complexity at their lowest point while you learn how the business actually runs. The typical path is a hired driver — so you are learning dispatch, freight, compliance, and maintenance as the owner, not as the only person who can keep the truck moving. Many owners use the 1-Truck Program as the foundation for a 2- or 3-truck fleet down the road.
The Process
Same six steps. Different fleet size.
Every program uses the same path from consultation through six months of support. The difference is fleet size, capital, and how many drivers you're managing — not a different process.
Comparison
How this compares to the other programs.
1-Truck Program
Program Investment
$189,000
Staffing
Typically a hired driver
2-Truck Program
Program Investment
$289,000
Staffing
Hired drivers
3-Truck Program
Program Investment
$379,000
Staffing
Multiple hired drivers
Program Investment is confirmed during your consultation and can vary depending on equipment and additional third-party costs that may apply.
Investment & Track Record
What this program includes financially.
Program Investment
$189,000
Includes one truck secured as part of the program, business foundation and setup, compliance and safety implementation, operational setup, launch assistance, and six months of consulting and support.
Program Investment is confirmed during your consultation and can vary depending on equipment and additional third-party costs that may apply.
$50,000*
Average net profit per year, clients running the 1-Truck Program
*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.
FAQs
Questions about the 1-Truck Program.
Can I drive the truck myself?
Yes. You can drive the truck yourself if you want. Most clients hire a driver even on one truck, and we set the operation up so the business doesn't depend on you being behind the wheel.
Can I grow into a larger fleet later?
Yes. The 1-Truck Program is a common and natural starting point for owners who plan to add trucks as their business and experience grow.
Do I need previous trucking experience?
No. We work with first-time owners as well as experienced owner-operators, and stay with you for six months from the day your agreement is fully executed — regardless of your starting experience level.
Ready to Request a Consultation for the 1-Truck Program?
Tell us about your goals and available capital, and we'll help you determine if this is the right starting point.