Week On/Week Off or Seasonal OTR Jobs?

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  1. chuckdriver

    chuckdriver Bobtail Member

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    Hedon, so what kind of time of do you get now that you own your own truck? What types of freight do you haul and how is it working out? I think a lot about buying my own truck, but I would think that I would have to work full time then. Some owner operators I talk to say they make over 100 grand a year, and others are just barely holding their heads above water. I imagine if someone can make 100 grand a year full time, that same person could easily work part time and make 40 grand...
     
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    Homeimprove18 Bobtail Member

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    I would keep the job you have for now, it will take up to 6 months to find a job out there. Trust me i have been there!!
     
  4. Hedon

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    Well, actually we are supposed to be signing the paperwork this week so we are still wannabe o/os until Friday. We're getting a van, too.

    I think the secret for us is to keep our overhead as low as possible so we're going with an older Freightliner and putting down a fairly big down payment so every month isn't a struggle... hopefully. :biggrin_25521:

    Guess we'll know a lot more soon. Ask me again in about six months and I might actually have some good info for you.
     
  5. rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    Most owner operators are not taking home anywhere near a hundred thousand. They can gross that with no problem, but after fuel,truck payment, permits, insurance,taxes,etc, there lucky to bring home 30 thousand. Yes, there are some exceptions.
     
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