Return on Investment from a one horse stable?

94nole.....Remember...Brickman said AFTER driver wages and all expenses......And you can expect that number to go up after you get your dues paid...Barring any major mechanical setbacks.

 

Steve,
Im glad you pointed that out as I missed it myself. I thought a 3-5k was what they made...NOT the profit. I think 94 was wondering how much he / she could make in a year...if he is working for himself as an O/O, about how much would he make? If that includes his wages...what would that be as well?

One of my possible career paths is driving for a company and then possibly down the road starting up my own little gig. But, I simply don't know how much I could make....if it would even be worth it. If I won't make anything and barely etch out a living...whats the point? But then again, if I can make a salary of 30-50k or whatever, Id be happy with that...just not too sure what to expect for what I could make.

 

I think Brickman said it right. If you can find a niche, then you're golden. Starting out with just one truck, I would lease on to a carrier first. Get your feet wet until you can find that dedicated contract.

I have a friend who got a contract with a major winery out in CA. He made a few phone calls, and got himself in. He bought two trucks, hired two drivers, and is making a killing. He could easily just sit back and let that money roll in, but he is still leased on to another carrier until more routes become available at the winery. His goal is 5-10 trucks, and he is well on his way. Even if things didn't change from the present, he would still be able to be a millionaire within 4-5 years.

Where I live, there is a local carrier that got his foot in the door with my former company. Now, he makes a pretty good living doing their hotshots, shuttle trailers, and some backhauls.

That's the type of thing I have been working on for some time. Trying to find the right place with the right type of freight. Dedicated contract, and cut out the middle man.