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how much money?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by papamoonshine, Apr 2, 2015.

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  1. Apr 2, 2015 #1
    papamoonshine

    papamoonshine Light Load Member

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    I need some help. I've done a lot of different work, welder, heavy eq. operator. driving truck is the only thing I've enjoyed. I'm having a hard time finding a local company that have nice trucks and take care of their drivers. Not saying I need a totally decked out W9 or 379 but in my eyes if its gonna be the office I sit in every day, I'm gonna what it to be a nice rig. I would like to stay close to home for the most part (wi) but I'm willing to make west runs ( dakota's Wy,MT) don't care what the pay is I will not go in to CA or run the east coast no desire to be there.

    I'm sure there are a lot of things that effect the pay but what is a good pay for O/O's? hopper bottom flat bed? I also what to know what would be the best "starter truck" I was running a 04 379 with a 550 c15 with 8inch stacks and 320 wb. super nice rig. I also would run a 11 Kw t800 with a cummins

    thanks for the help.
     
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  3. Apr 2, 2015 #2
    GenericUserName

    GenericUserName Road Train Member

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    Honestly there is no money in o/o work. I see guys bragging about 70k. Okay but with a good record and a few years under your belt you can easily sign onto a company as a company man making 70k with 80% less headache.

    Anything less than 100k as an o/o doesnt make financial sense, in my view.
     
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  4. Apr 2, 2015 #3
    rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    Is there anything else?
     
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  5. Apr 2, 2015 #4
    KB3MMX

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    Quite a list for a company driver. You might want to rethink.
     
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  7. Apr 2, 2015 #5
    KB3MMX

    KB3MMX Road Train Member

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    Have you ever been a Owner Operator
     
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  8. Apr 2, 2015 #6
    icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    Buy a truck older than 2002 no EGR, for less than $25k and lease on to a carrier. You'll run where you want, pick your own ride, and can stay as close to home as you want.
     
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  9. Apr 3, 2015 #7
    mc8541ss

    mc8541ss Road Train Member

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    I see you have it all figured out....
     
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  10. Apr 3, 2015 #8
    wore out

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    Hell I just became an O/O so I could join the secret club.
     
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  11. Apr 3, 2015 #9
    dog-c

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    let him think that way, less competition for you to worry about
     
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  12. Apr 3, 2015 #10
    icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    I'm just doing this so I can become a super broker.
     
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