New O/O , driver

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by jab1751, Dec 4, 2010.

  1. jab1751

    jab1751 Bobtail Member

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    So I just got my CDL on my own (no school) and I already have a 2007 T2000 that I own title in hand. I have spent alot of time in a truck and know the lifestyle. I am looking at leasing on to a company as a team with my cousin who also has no experience. My goal is to get experience with a company. Any advice or companys to check out would be great.
     
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  3. REDD

    REDD The Legend

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    No experience? Best of luck to you!
     
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  4. jab1751

    jab1751 Bobtail Member

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    Are you saying it wont happen? No one will give me a shot? Is there another route I should be taking?
     
  5. Bigray

    Bigray Road Train Member

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    Wow ser, you put the cart in front of the horse on this situation.
     
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  6. REDD

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    The only way to do this the way you wanna do it is to take a massive crash course in the trucking industry. Now, you may find a carrier to lease you on. But most won't even look at you since you don't have any experience. And many won't even look at you unless you have a couple years experience on just the Owner Operator side.

    So, unless you want to go drive for a company in their truck, your options are limited. You can go 100% independent by buying your own trailer, buying your own authority from the government, & finding your own freight.....
     
  7. Bigray

    Bigray Road Train Member

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    but even the ins. companies require some experience.
     
  8. REDD

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    The less experience the higher the dollar.... With Cargo, Comprehensive, Collision & Bobtail... I'd be guessing his insurance bill will be close to $2500 a month if not higher.
     
  9. Big John

    Big John Road Train Member

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    But he knows the lifestyle, how about your cousin does he have experience with the lifestyle? Because that is important.

    You bought a truck and neither you or your cousin have experience.









    FAIL!



    Sorry I couldn't resist but good luck and keep us posted. Most of your owner operator companies want experienced drivers.
     
  10. Krooser

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    I own a space shuttle and I'm looking for a nation who would hire me for space travel... I've never flown before but I know what it's like...
     
  11. bpete1982

    bpete1982 Bobtail Member

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    I bought a truck last July, I put a team in it and is 100% independent. I don't do it to make a living, but after i pickup trucks number 4 and 5 i hope to. I currently pick and choose our runs and look to cover CPM and profit. I use mymembersedge.com from OOIDA.
     
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