This comprehensive course blends the fundamentals of entrepreneurship with the specialized knowledge required to succeed in the industry. Students will learn how to develop, test, and refine business ideas that can grow into thriving companies. From the initial concept to full-scale operations, the course guides students through every stage of business development—growth, maturity, and long-term sustainability.
Students will explore the step-by-step process of starting their own trucking company, including critical topics such as choosing a business structure, purchasing or leasing trucks, selecting trailers, and maintaining equipment. Practical lessons on being your own boss, managing time effectively, and staying compliant and safe on the road are paired with essential business management skills. Financial literacy is a core theme, with modules on bookkeeping, analyzing business performance, understanding revenue and costs, controlling key expenses like fuel and tires, and preparing for taxes. Students will also learn about financing options, trucking and health insurance, and how to build savings for the future. Students will learn how to effectively use computers, mobile devices, and internet tools to manage operations, stay organized, and remain competitive.
By the end of the course, students will be fully equipped with the entrepreneurial mindset, business skills, and industry-specific knowledge needed to go independent and thrive as owner-operators in the trucking world. Prerequisite: TD-100.