I may be in the wrong thread if so please point me in the right direction. I am tossing around the idea of buying a truck and leasing to a company and hiring a driver for that truck. I am a heavy duty truck technician and am looking to do my own maintenance while continuing to work my weekly job. I need as much information as I can get I am just doing my research and anything is appreciated thank you.
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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by dream$, Dec 8, 2016.
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I can't say its a good or bad idea. I know a guy who owns 2 trucks and he has drivers for both. He just works a regular day job and fixes the trucks on the weekend. No idea how well he does but he's been operating like this for about 5 years now.
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Do you work for a large enough vendor to substantially save on parts?
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Let me tell you finding a good driver for your Truck is not going to be easy and bills don't stop just cause your truck ain't rolling..
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I.was hoping to find two that could rotate hoping that would be a perk.
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I thnk you are in for a rude awakening. Sounds great in theory, but there won't be any left once you pay bills and driver. Plus be ready for driver turnover at least once a year if not more.
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Well that's what im actually looking for is the rude awakening everything sounds good in theory when you only know positive points. so any respectful input is appreciated
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I want to also add I had thought of letting the money from the truck pay for itself and build a large cushion for the truck. after a few years getting my own authority.
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