# How To Become An Owner-Operator

#### How To Become An Owner-Operator

##### From helping you get your authority to finding loads, DAT is ready to get your business up and running.

Whether you’re wondering how to become an owner-operator, DAT can help. [The DAT Copilot™ Authority Program](https://www.dat.com/authority) will take care of the paperwork for your MC/DOT number, permits, and more—so you can focus on growing your business and finding loads.

- **Leave the details to DAT.**
- **Save valuable time and money.**
- **Discover loads with the DAT load board.**

#### Leave the details to DAT.

##### Say goodbye to stressing over your paperwork.

Becoming an owner-operator means lots of paperwork. Not only will you need to determine what type of insurance you need to activate your MC number, but you’ll also need to fill out BOC-3 process agent forms and much more.

When you work with DAT, we’ll handle your paperwork, giving you more time to get the rest of your business in order, so you’re ready to go once everything is approved.

#### Save valuable time and money.

##### Start your business off on the right foot with the DAT Copilot™ Authority Program.

With so much paperwork, a lot can go wrong. Mistakes can set you back days — or even weeks — and require you to resubmit paperwork or pay another application fee. They may also delay your business’ launch date, leaving you without any income!

When you invest in the DAT Copilot™ Authority Program, you’ll have our team of experts at your disposal to fill out your paperwork and guide you through the application process as quickly and effectively as possible.

#### Discover loads with the DAT load board.

##### Get the perfect load at the right price with a shipper you trust.

[Finding loads](https://www.dat.com/find-loads) is a time-consuming process, and getting loads on lanes you want with quality shippers is even more challenging. Not with DAT.

DAT allows you to quickly search for loads and post trucks on the industry’s largest and most trusted load board. You’ll be able to use DAT to vet potential partners, see reviews, average time-to-pays, credit histories, and more, ensuring you won’t work with an unreliable company.

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