Enabling Owner Operators

Before you can create owner operator settlements, ensure the Owner Operators feature is enabled for your account. Contact your administrator or Truckbase support if you don't see this option.

Creating an Owner Operator Settlement

Step 1: Navigate to Settlements

Click Settlements from the side navigation menu

Go to the Settlements Builder tab

Step 2: Filter by Owner Operator

In the filter options, select Owner Operator from the dropdown

Choose the specific owner operator you want to build a settlement for

Select the date range for the settlement period

Step 3: Generate the Settlement

Click Generate Settlements

The system will display trips completed by drivers associated with that owner operator during the selected period

Review the settlement details

Step 4: Review and Add Adjustments

Click on the owner operator row to open the settlement detail

Review base pay for each trip

Add any bonuses, deductions, or reimbursements at the bottom of the page

Click Save Draft to save your progress

Step 5: Mark as Paid

When ready to finalize, click Mark as Paid. The settlement will move to the Paid Settlements tab.

Owner Operator vs Company Driver Settlements

Feature	Company Driver	Owner Operator
Settlement created for	Individual driver	Owner operator company
Can include multiple drivers	No	Yes (all drivers under that OO)
Send settlement via email	Send to Driver	Send to Owner Operator