If you’re making the transition to owner-operator trucking, it’s a great way to be in control of your own career and schedule. Unfortunately, new owner-operators often find themselves in uncharted waters and make rookie mistakes. Here’s a list of the most common first-time owner-operator mistakes and how to avoid them. 1. Failing to create and stick to a budget As an owner-operator, you are also an entrepreneur. In order to be successful, you must run your job like a business — because it is.…