Truckers' Trucking Forum | Message Board | Discussion - The Premier Truck Drivers Forum!  

Trucker MySpace - Truckers Making Friends. Chicken Truckers Come Meet Other Truckers!

Good Trucking Jobs - Forget Those CRAP Trucking Jobs & Find A Good Trucking Job!

Go Back   Truckers' Trucking Forum | Message Board | Discussion > Truckers & The Trucking Industry > Questions From New Drivers
Reload this Page I want my own truck
JOIN Forum Donate Truckers Blogs FAQ Members List Calendar Mark Forums Read

Truckers' Trucking Forum/Message Board - The Premiere Truck Driver Forum
Sponsored Links

Important Truckers Forum Notice!
Hello Truckers & Non-Truckers! Be sure to check out our TRUCKERS SOCIAL GROUPS or check out our TRUCKERS BLOGS to make your OWN place on the internet! SEARCH

Questions From New Drivers Newbie White Line Fever. Forum/Message Board for new truckers or those wanting to become a trucker to ask experienced drivers a question, and get their advice. New drivers can post questions and experienced drivers can help.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
  ^ Top   #1  
Old 07.04.2007
Mavrick81's Avatar
Bobtail Member
  
Last Seen: 06.12.2008 12.15 AM
Member Since: Jul 2007
Location: Southern California
Trucker? 3 Years
Age: 27
Posts: 43
My Trucking Photos: 0

Thanks: 0
Thanked: 0 Times
I want my own truck
Hey gents, i am a 26 year old truck driver in southern California. i constantly see guys driving, what seems to be, their own truck pulling bottom dumps. I want in. How do i start? the only thing i know i have to do, is get a truck and a set of bottom dumps. I am tired of making minimal money for working like a dog. ANY AND ALL FEEDBACK WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!!!
Reply With Quote
Remove This Ad By Registering. Join Our Truck Forum and Trucking Community For Free. Sponsored Links:

  ^ Top   #2  
Old 07.04.2007
Brickman's Avatar
Trucker Forum STAFF
  
Member Since: Sep 2006
Location: WY
Trucker? 5 Years
Age: 34
Posts: 9,886
My Trucking Photos: 7

Thanks: 2,238
Thanked: 1,111 Times
You gotta have money for equipment and contacts to haul for. Belly dumping isn't that hard of work.
__________________
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Politicians and diapers need to be changed often and for the same reason.

Truckers Its useless to argue with ignorance

Don't blame me, I didn't vote for the anti American crew.

Reply With Quote
  ^ Top   #3  
Old 07.04.2007
Bobtail Member
  
Last Seen: 07.24.2007 12.51 PM
Member Since: Jul 2007
Posts: 10
My Trucking Photos: 0

Thanks: 0
Thanked: 0 Times
get with a good company is all I can say .Being a op is a pain in my butt .You have taxes out the you know where and you get no breaks on it .also companies tend to make mistakes and cause you not to receive a check in 8 weeks that's been my case anyway .
Reply With Quote
  ^ Top   #4  
Old 07.04.2007
Mavrick81's Avatar
Bobtail Member
  
Last Seen: 06.12.2008 12.15 AM
Member Since: Jul 2007
Location: Southern California
Trucker? 3 Years
Age: 27
Posts: 43
My Trucking Photos: 0

Thanks: 0
Thanked: 0 Times
thats the thing though. i don't wanna work for a company. i wanna be my own boss. i know i'm gonna need contacts for loads, there;s gonna be expenses for the truck. i am tired of bringing home 3 grand a month for working my butt off. i need to do something that will make more money.
Reply With Quote
  ^ Top   #5  
Old 07.04.2007
Brickman's Avatar
Trucker Forum STAFF
  
Member Since: Sep 2006
Location: WY
Trucker? 5 Years
Age: 34
Posts: 9,886
My Trucking Photos: 7

Thanks: 2,238
Thanked: 1,111 Times
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mavrick81 View Post
thats the thing though. i don't wanna work for a company. i wanna be my own boss. i know i'm gonna need contacts for loads, there;s gonna be expenses for the truck. i am tired of bringing home 3 grand a month for working my butt off. i need to do something that will make more money.



There is nothing to say that you'll bring home much more than that working for yourself. Its just the facts with what a guy gets paid and what expenses takes out.


Start saving every thing you can for down payment and running expenses until the money starts to come in. In the mean time visit with every body you can find in the area that is already doing it. Find out every thing they can tell you. From where to get your load contacts, what to expect for revenue, what to expect for expenses, what kind of hrs to expect you'll be working etc etc.


I understand the self employed language. I've been there and done that. Currently not and its tough working for some one else when you are used to making all the decisions.
__________________
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Politicians and diapers need to be changed often and for the same reason.

Truckers Its useless to argue with ignorance

Don't blame me, I didn't vote for the anti American crew.

Reply With Quote
Remove This Ad By Registering. Join Our Truck Forum and Trucking Community For Free. Sponsored Links:

  ^ Top   #6  
Old 07.05.2007
Bobtail Member
  
Last Seen: 07.24.2007 12.51 PM
Member Since: Jul 2007
Posts: 10
My Trucking Photos: 0

Thanks: 0
Thanked: 0 Times
I own my truck free and clear .Had a flatbed to but it was stolen .The thing is getting your own road rights is pretty cheap but insurance will break you . You'll need more than contracts .You need a good tireman that will cut you a deal and a good mechanic that will let you make payments if necessary if you are slow and you gotta breakdown .If you like oversized loads how about paying the escorts and all the permits you need .Leasing to a good company with a great dispatcher who can have you a load and back haul set up in minutes is pretty good money .look at all options that are available because I've made my share of mistakes .My biggest was trusting folks to much and it can ruin you if your not careful .
Reply With Quote
  ^ Top   #7  
Old 07.06.2007
Bobtail Member
  
Last Seen: 11.06.2008 06.35 PM
Member Since: Jun 2007
Location: Corona, CA
Trucker? No Answer
Posts: 28
My Trucking Photos: 0

Thanks: 0
Thanked: 0 Times
if you want to get your own truck and your credit is what is stoping you go to select trucks of fontana in CA and ask for Julisa she will do what ever it takes to get you in a truck thats where i got my truck just be honest with her and tell her what you have to work with example down and what you can afford for payment
Reply With Quote
  ^ Top   #8  
Old 07.08.2007
Mavrick81's Avatar
Bobtail Member
  
Last Seen: 06.12.2008 12.15 AM
Member Since: Jul 2007
Location: Southern California
Trucker? 3 Years
Age: 27
Posts: 43
My Trucking Photos: 0

Thanks: 0
Thanked: 0 Times
ok, i appreciate everybody's input on this matter. does anyone have a cheat sheet checklist for starting up...oh, and thanks for this info on select trucks.
Reply With Quote
  ^ Top   #9  
Old 07.10.2007
slick50's Avatar
Light Load Member
  
Last Seen: 6 Days Ago 08.20 PM
Member Since: Dec 2006
Location: McKinney, Texas
Trucker? 4 Years
Age: 53
Posts: 116
My Trucking Photos: 0

Thanks: 0
Thanked: 4 Times
go to kevinonXM.com and check him out. He can get you started as an o/o.
__________________
Reply With Quote
Reply

Truckers Forum Bookmarks - Like This Thread? Tell The World!

Truckers' Trucking Forum/Message Board
Truckers Accessories

« Ima be a trainer ya'll! | Dedicated Question »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Linear Mode
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Trucker Forum Replies Last Post
Semi-Truck Driver Makes Last Minute Turn and Tips Truck Over Cybergal Trucking Accident Reports 0 04.24.2007 05.33 PM


.

The Truckers Report - Trucker Photo Gallery - Contact Us - Truckers Forum - Top

vBulletin Forum Software, Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Limited.
Copyright © The Truckers Report - Trucking Forum & Message Board - Truck Driver Discussion - Truck Forum

Trucker Forum Disclaimer: All content, information and opinions (collectively, the "Material") presented on Our Trucker Forum Discussion Board at TheTruckersReport.com are those of the authors of posts and messages (collectively, the "participants") and not The Truckers Report. The Truckers Report does not guarantee the reliability, completeness, accuracy, timeliness or up-to-date-ness of the material presented on the Truck Driver Forum. The material is published "as is," and does not represent the official views and opinions of The Truckers Report or any company. Any reliance upon the Material presented on these forums shall be at User's own risk. The Truckers Report does not review the substance of the content posted by users on these forums and is therefore not responsible for any of such content. The Truckers Forum merely provides a space for its users to express and exchange their own opinions.


Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO