Leasing and DEF Systems

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by BlindMan, Apr 7, 2021.

  1. slow.rider

    slow.rider Road Train Member

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    Maybe look into a glider. They were made up until last year.
     
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  3. BlindMan

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    3 years solo, but my dad was a fleet owner and my mom was a broker, unfortunately both of those treasure troves of advice aren't around to ask
     
  4. BlindMan

    BlindMan Bobtail Member

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    Most of the companies I've been looking at are percentage, two have actually broken down what that would average out to weekly and monthly. I run hard but that doesn't go very far when I'm not getting paid well. Thank you for the advice
     
  5. BlindMan

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    Do you have any companies I should look into that I may have not seen anyone post about already? I've looked into Landstar, but I get a lot of nonanswers. And there are Eastern European companies a plenty but I'm wary about that because I just don't know who's legitimate or not
     
  6. slow.rider

    slow.rider Road Train Member

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    I've no idea what numbers they're giving you. My numbers are adequate for my needs. If I log 2500 miles I have a tough time netting less than $4k. That's just pulling a regular company dryvan, but I'm in the process of leveling up.
     
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  7. Midwest Trucker

    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    Where are you located?
     
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  8. BlindMan

    BlindMan Bobtail Member

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    Omaha, NE
     
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  9. BlindMan

    BlindMan Bobtail Member

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    If I got even close to that right now I'd be a happy camper, I run dedicated reefer as a company driver
     
  10. O/O21yrs

    O/O21yrs Bobtail Member

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    Look, I've been doing this for almost 30 yrs so you can take what I say is as valuable as a grain of salt. My first 2 1\2 yrs was company driver then leased O/O, then my own authority for the last 15 yrs. Find a good company to lease to and learn the ropes, then get your own authority if you feel confident. Buy a new truck if you have the credit. A used truck could cost you a lot more money unless you are a mechanic also. Either way, make sure you have a huge credit line or savings because this can become a money pit. ALSO, purchase a truck that has resale and well-made, like by PACCAR.
     
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  11. slow.rider

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    Keep in mind, that's merely net in the context of the carrier's cut. Then out of that I still have to pay fuel, maintenance, repairs, insurance, etc.
     
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