Why Trucking?

Trucking is the backbone of the U.S. economy. Over 70% of all freight in the U.S. is moved by trucks. Regardless of economic conditions, products must move—groceries, fuel, construction materials, medicine, etc. That makes trucking more stable than many trend-based or luxury industries. 

Compared to opening a restaurant, franchise, or tech startup, launching a trucking business requires less upfront capital, fewer employees, and less infrastructure. You can start with one truck and scale up as cash flow builds. 

A single truck running 2,500–3,000 miles per week at an average of $2.50–$3.00 per mile can gross $300,000 to $400,000 per year. Even after factoring in fuel, maintenance, insurance, and driver pay, your net margins can average 10–25% depending on how hands-on or outsourced your operations are.