DTO: Driver to Owner
From the Seat to CEO — A Blueprint for Truck Drivers Ready to Level Up
Most drivers start out the same way: long hours behind the wheel, low pay, and a dream of one day owning their own truck. But for too many, that dream dies in the details — fuel math, bad leases, high payments, and poor planning.
DTO: Driver to Owner is the no-fluff guide written by a driver who’s lived it. Conrad Bastien Jr. went from company driver to owner-operator, learned hard lessons through failure, rebuilt, and came back stronger. This book gives you the real-world blueprint so you don’t have to repeat the same costly mistakes.
About DTO (Driver to Owner)
DTO: Driver to Owner is more than just a guide — it’s a blueprint for truck drivers ready to level up.
Created by Conrad Bastien Jr., a driver who went from company driver to owner-operator, DTO gives you the real-world roadmap to turn your time behind the wheel into a profitable business.
Most drivers start the same way — long hours, low pay, and a dream of owning their own truck. DTO helps make that dream real by breaking down every step: from understanding lease-purchase programs and managing fuel math, to building strong money systems that keep you thriving even when rates drop.
Inside DTO, you’ll learn how to:
- Choose between Authority vs. Leasing-On and find what fits your goals.
- Avoid the traps of bad leases and recruiter red flags.
- Build smart maintenance funds and reserves for long-term success.
- Vet carriers before you sign on — with the exact questions to ask.
- Maintain discipline and focus so your lifestyle doesn’t sabotage your business.
DTO isn’t theory — it’s written from experience, with the wins, losses, and lessons that make the journey real. It’s your step-by-step playbook to move from driver’s seat to CEO seat — and take control of your future on the road.
