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thinking about becoming am O/O

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by balexn, Jan 28, 2015.

  1. Jan 28, 2015 #1
    balexn

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    My name is Bruce and I have been trucking for over a year and am toying with the idea of buying my own truck. I'd like to sign on with a good owner operator company. Any suggestions?
     
    balexn, Jan 28, 2015
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  3. Jan 28, 2015 #2
    Bakerman

    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    I here a lot of people talking about Landstar. How about knocking on some doors and getting your own customers? That's the way I did it until word of mouth took over. Now I have people calling me, which is much easier!! lol
     
    Bakerman, Jan 28, 2015
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    ReeferOhio Thanks this.
  4. Jan 28, 2015 #3
    Scooter Jones

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    Where are you from? What freight lanes do you want to run? Dry van, flatbed?
     
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  5. Jan 28, 2015 #4
    Scooter Jones

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  7. Jan 28, 2015 #5
    malhibros

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    GOOD LUCK!
     
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  8. Jan 29, 2015 #6
    ruffrider

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    "Toying" isn't really the right mindset of becoming an O/O. Not being a sm@@@### just saying there's more to it than buying a truck and going trucking.
     
    ruffrider, Jan 29, 2015
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  9. Jan 30, 2015 #7
    OONewbie

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    Landstar, Mercer, Fike or Cardinal are good places to start, I just got signed on with Landstar after 2 months of vetting and going through qualification... From the 2 years I spent on the road talking to drivers about solid O/O companies, Landstar & Mercer and Prime were at the top of the list....

    Good Luck & Be Safe!!! ***Remember If the Wheels Ain't Turnin' You Ain't Earnin'***
     
    OONewbie, Jan 30, 2015
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  10. Feb 4, 2015 #8
    JAYRODPA

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    most good company's want 2 years otr. If you wont to make good money look at the companys paying percentage. theres no real money in mileage. and the smaller the company the better. less politics.
     
    JAYRODPA, Feb 4, 2015
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