Truck driver of 20 years starts GoFundMe to help start his own trucking company

A truck driver of 20 years has started a GoFundMe in hopes of buying his own truck and starting his own trucking company. 

Former truck driver and potential business owner Todd Odham published an official press release announcing his search for donations to officially launch LTO Logistics LLC near Kingsport, Tennessee. 

“Following health challenges that required him to temporarily step away from driving, Odham decided to turn his lifelong passion for trucking into a business that reflects his values — hard work, dependability, and opportunity for others. With LTO Logistics LLC, he plans to leverage more than 20 years of hands-on experience in the freight and logistics industry to build a company that delivers reliable freight and logistics services across the United States,” the press release reads. 

“This isn’t just about owning a truck,” Odham said, “It’s about building something that lasts — a company that supports families, strengthens the local economy, and opens the door for other drivers like me to grow.”

He started the GoFundMe to “raise funds for the company’s first semi-truck and related startup expenses. The goal is to secure a reliable, fuel-efficient truck such as a Freightliner Cascadia or Volvo equipped with an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) to ensure efficiency and comfort for drivers.”

“Trucking has given me a career and a purpose,” Todd continued. “Now it’s my turn to create something that helps others find their purpose, too — whether it’s a driver who needs a steady job or a business that depends on reliable freight delivery.”

Technically launched in 2023, Odham says he’s spent the last two years “working hard to lay the foundation — setting up operations, learning the compliance side, and preparing to run freight under my own authority.”

His business plan can be found on his GoFundMe page. LTO Logistics also has its own website.