To put it differently, they are always curious about certain things and keen to learn more about their occupation.
Furthermore, due to their communication skills, they are good in making trucker friends on the road.
In this way, they can learn a trick or two while being on the road.
On the subject of this, their curiosity makes them hungry for new information.
More importantly, they want to stay ahead of the new regulations as well as changes.
For example, if there is a particular change in the DOT, in the Department Of Labor (DOL) or even the DMV regulations, they will know it.
Continually, owner-operators know the secret places to find the latest trucking industry news.
In addition to this, they want to be ahead of things and be prepared for the future.
For example, if there is a particular trick about buying a paper truck, they will know it.