Are You Ready to Be in Business as an Owner Operator

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Not everyone is made to be in business and the reasons to get into business can be different for everybody. We take a look at some the things you have to think about when starting a business and some of the issues you may want to think about ahead of time. We also hear from owner operator Eustache Nambaje an owner operator with a decade of experience and his thoughts about being in business. 

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This episode is sponsored by Bison Transport with many opportunities for truck drivers in their fleet across Canada.

At Bison – they put Safety First
Bison’s “Right to Decide” Policy gives every Driver their ultimate protection. Drivers make the final decision if it is safe to drive and Bison actively encourages Driver’s use of this policy.
  
Safe Driving Reward Program
Bison’s Safe Driving Reward Program financially rewards Drivers for achieving safe miles. Our top level Drivers earn up to 15% more through this program. Rewards are paid quarterly and can be deposited directly in your Group RRSP if you choose.

Experience a Fleet of Support At Bison
Fleet support means 24/7 Live support for all Drivers and Owner-Operators, allowing you to focus on maximizing your miles on each trip
Bison also offers app-based solutions to make every trip as smooth as possible, including in-yard trailer location, trip rating and digital paperwork transfer
 
Drive State of the Art Late Model Freightliner and Volvo Tractors at Bison
Bison Drivers enjoy the safest and most comfortable tractors on the road with integrated powertrains, and fully automatic transmissions.
All Bison’s tractors come equipped with the latest safety features in the Detroit Assurance and Volvo Active Driver Assist platforms. These safety systems provide safety features such as collision mitigation, driver side airbag, land departure and adaptive cruise control to support the driver at all times while over the road.
 
You can learn more about Bison and the opportunities available at www.bisondriving.com   or call 1-800-527-5781 @BisonTransport #bisontransport

 

This episode is also sponsored by Ontario Truck Driving School has a number of courses to help you be successful when starting a career in transportation from heavy equipment to over the road trucking. You can learn more about starting your career at www.otds.com

 

DriverCheck is a leader in drug and alcohol, cognitive, and workplace testing helping employers have a safe workplace for their staff. Learn how DriverCheck can help you be safe at www.drivercheck.ca

 

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