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  1. E.C.CUPP

    E.C.CUPP Bobtail Member

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    Most owner ops can pick and choose. Considering he's been at trucking for 20 PLUS...I've known a few (without contract) who signed on with companies part time... to work 2 companies in a months time and make a pretty good living..But that's at the extreme end of it for tax issues ect.and DOT and government guidelines However i think u made a good choice. good luck to ya ..keep us posted
     
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  3. Aishia

    Aishia Bobtail Member

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    Thank you
     
  4. Straight Stacks

    Straight Stacks Paper Cha$er

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    I will always advise someone to run their own numbers IF you're organized, and have the start up capital. Florida as you know is a tough state to operate out of as far as freight/rates are concerned. Will you run all 48?
     
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  5. Aishia

    Aishia Bobtail Member

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    Yes we do know Florida is hard to come out of. As far as running the 48 states do you think it would be wise to do starting out or do you think regional would be better?
     
  6. stevep1977

    stevep1977 Road Train Member

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    Running wherever freight is paying the best is the best "region" to run in.
     
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  7. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    What is he doing now?
    I mean is he running for a company that books him his freight or working for an O/O where he has to finds his own lds?
    Is he currently pulling a reefer?
    If the later he can kinda talk with the brokers he's using now and tell them he is thinking about switching on his own and they might work with him.
    If driving a company wagon, do they have O/O's and if so he might talk with them about signing on to them.
    Just a thought
     
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  8. Triple Digit Bullhauler

    Triple Digit Bullhauler Heavy Load Member

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    It is expensive to get ones own authority, and sometimes a pain in the saddle. It is easier to lease onto a company, but if you go this route. Do plenty of research of the company, and never be afraid to ask a lot of questions. Talk to other O/O leased to that company. Hope this helps even a little.
     
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  9. Aishia

    Aishia Bobtail Member

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  10. Aishia

    Aishia Bobtail Member

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    He is currently running o/o for a company an was thinking of going with that company
     
  11. Rock 'n Roll Relocater

    Rock 'n Roll Relocater Medium Load Member

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    He is running O/O? I'm confused....he already bought a truck?
     
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