I’ve been a company driver for 8 years

If you already have a truck in fantastic shape and have paid all your taxes, 2290 plates etc. insurance, 25 K should be doable as a working expense for fuel and maintenance and a few unseen. If the truck does not have a warranty. 25K won’t go far for a big tow bill and overhaul and continuing operating expenses after repairs.

 

It would be a lot easier to just toss the face diaper in the trash and get a better job. Make a stand!

 

Classic situation. Having their own truck simply HAS to be better,,,WRONG! It's natural to think being on your own will solve all your problems, and in a way, they do. While you won't have as much "company" interaction, a whole new set of problems will confront you, stuff you never dreamed about as a company driver. So many jobs today for a person like you, don't ruin it by buying your own. Remember, Monty Burns was right,,,"Family, friends, religion,,,these are the 3 demons you must slay to be successful in business". It's the best feeling, writing up a problem on your company truck over the weekend, and it's ready to go on Monday while you took the family to the ballgame.

 

Why in the cab?

you carrying a plague?

 

I was a company driver 4 month only. After simple calculation I figured out that I will get 0.7-0.8$/mile instead 0.45 and I leased the truck.

6 month later bought my first truck. For cash, because nobody want to finance me with 10 month CDL.

It was hard and cost me a lot but I always made more money than a company driver.

 

I'm simple so I'd start with asking your self. Will you still be doing this in eight years from now? If yes, then proceed to your question. If no. Then really take a good long look at what you Do want to be doing.
I love driving this truck. Ill never give it up. I don't do stocks, bitcoin or realestate. I don't work a normal 9-5. I don't paint, roof, or flip burgers. I don't want to own a huge company or tell people what to do.
8 years in any industry is a long time. I would switch jobs.( not industry) And spend a honest good long while thinking about it. Its your choice. Just make a solid decision. But yeah. Having to where the mask in the truck. I would be gone awhile go, no offense.