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Old 06.04.2007
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Help 2 O/O v.s. Company Driver

What are the pro's and con's of being an owner operator? Do you recomend being an owner operator over a company driver?
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that is a good question. i have been wondering the same thing.
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If your just starting in the trucking industry I would say no to the O/O. Give yourself sometime to learn the ropes on someone else's dime.
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This topic has been covered many many times. Please read thru the O/O section for your answers.
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