I'm interested in managing a small fleet of trucks and would like to hear from O/Os and small fleet owners about a path to take. I think that it would be extremely beneficial to work alongside someone with experience managing the financials and learning rules/regulations before making any initial investment.
I'm from a small rural area where it seems every swingin' dick takes a stab at driving truck. Flattop 379, 8" cowboy pipes, and more lights than the Vegas strip. You know the story. A lot of these guys run one, maybe two trucks, and spend the rest of their lives on the road. Why? Is it a lack of business expertise?
My question is whether it's best to make the investment of purchasing a truck and learning as you go OR take a couple months to mentor with someone with experience, sitting in a truck part time. Any insight is much appreciated. Thanks a lot.
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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by KW11, Jul 6, 2020.
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Not a "couple of months" that's for sure. Couple of years? ........Maybe.
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Most drivers aren't business people and most business people aren't drivers. They're are exceptions. To buy and own a truck or 10 and drive it and run the business end is a lot of work. Lots of O/O 's have CPA's or their at home wives doing the paperwork aspect while they drive. I've worked for a few truck co owners who could run a business but couldn't drive a truck. They didn't even have a CDL !
A shiney new Pete all chromed up and painted nicely is ridiculous if you think about it. ( as much as I like nice looking trucks) VS a plain jane freightshaker or Int'l. The plain jane will get the job done and be much cheaper to buy. I mean, it's a business right ? A good business man will keep the $$$ outlay to a minimum. good luck to ya'.REO6205 Thanks this. -
How bout those owner operators where the paint on the tractor is chipping revealing each of the 5 colors it was once painted.
He also got a trailer from a trucking company that went under 5 years ago. You know this because you can see the ghosting where the decals were peeled off. -
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