Trucking Ruben Salgado Trucking10 Reasons American Truckers Are REFUSING to Become Owner-Operators in 2026 - Here's Why

10 Reasons American Truckers Are REFUSING to Become Owner-Operators in 2026 - Here's Why

Long-form16:57Entertainment

Published Oct 2, 2026, 3:00 PM · 1w ago

Ruben Salgado Trucking

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👍 Enjoyed this video? Please drop a like and subscribe for more. https://www.youtube.com/@RubenSalgadoTrucking-j5g?sub_confirmation=1 Why do so many experienced truckers choose to stay company drivers? In this video I go through 10 reasons why more drivers are thinking twice about buying their own truck. We look at the money side of owning your own truck and what it really asks of you. Being an owner-operator can still work, as long as you know what you're getting into.

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Published: Oct 2, 2026, 3:00 PM
Length: 16:57 (1,017 s)
Format: Long-form
Category: Entertainment
Audio language: EN
Quality: HD
Captions: No
Made for kids: No
Licensed content: Yes
Video ID: zl29nShuVM4

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