Owner Operators, who’s in and who’s out? (poll)

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Midwest Trucker, Jul 21, 2025.

What’s your status?

  1. Had my authority and I still do.

    42 vote(s)
    36.5%
  2. Had my authority and no longer do.

    4 vote(s)
    3.5%
  3. Leased on and still do.

    21 vote(s)
    18.3%
  4. Leased on and no longer do.

    1 vote(s)
    0.9%
  5. Had my authority and now lease on.

    1 vote(s)
    0.9%
  6. Was leased on but now have my own authority.

    3 vote(s)
    2.6%
  7. Had authority or leased on but now company drive.

    6 vote(s)
    5.2%
  8. I’m a company driver and wish to remain so.

    26 vote(s)
    22.6%
  9. I’m a company driver but hope to own my own truck.

    5 vote(s)
    4.3%
  10. None of the above but I’ll explain.

    6 vote(s)
    5.2%
  1. ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    That’s called networking. Very little in business is pure luck. Opportunities which the dip #### wants to call luck generally come from networking and hard work. And just because an opportunity presents itself doesn’t guarantee success. You still gotta work at it.

    But I suppose it looks like luck to a guy that’s never done it
     
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  3. Constant Learner

    Constant Learner Heavy Load Member

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    I've already found success, thank you. How did he help you? What help does he offers to van and reefer drivers who represent 85% of the market?
     
  4. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    If ur already successful then why are you here complaining the world is ending. Find something better to do other than constantly be a troll
     
  5. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    Gonna keep the authority active one more year I guess….

    my social security income limits expire next November so I might go back ……might not

    P.S.midwest I’m going to Ironman for the mxon in October camping at the track, should be epic …..
     
  6. Constant Learner

    Constant Learner Heavy Load Member

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    Because it's like really ending, that's the reality, not trolling, genius.
     
  7. Banker

    Banker Road Train Member

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    I feel like I need to burn a big fat one and binge drink after watching that video. That allegedly was what I was doing when that song came out. I guess the next fat one will have to wait till retirement and binge drinking is limited to 3 cold ones but I give it hell for those 3!
     
  8. ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    I had just discovered my brother’s porno mags about the time it came out. Big hair, high waisted thongs and big bushes. Man the 80’s were great
     
  9. Constant Learner

    Constant Learner Heavy Load Member

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    Why would you ignore somebody when you respond to every post he makes?
     
  10. Banker

    Banker Road Train Member

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    Well finally after 40 years my Luck ran out. That contract freight that I Lucked in to getting to haul shut down for a day because of a quality hold! I could have worked tomorrow but because I am so F@@@@@g Arrogant I said Hell no I will show you! Unfortunately now we can’t afford to go to Ruth’s Chris to eat tonight so we’s eating at home like the poor folks! This is BS and I will be Constantly Learning in the future how to avoid this BS! When your Lucky A$@ is as F@@@@@g Arrogant as me this is The end of the world as I know it! The A1 is for looks because my steaks don’t need steak sauce! The common as@ Bud, I can’t help cause that’s all I know. IMG_5544.jpeg
     
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