Mid life crisis career change for Aussie newbie

Thanks mate. I didn’t know that service existed. It is certainly worth considering.

Cheers

 

I think I like the idea of being an O/O because then I can have SOME control over things, set the truck up how I want it and continue to developer and mod it the way I want and keep it that way and take more pride in the prime mover and my work as aposed to just being treated like another number with the masses. Maybe I am being delusional! I grew up withrole models who cherished their rigs and the way they were presented. Maybe those days are gone. Having known people who own and operated freight companies, I know how people are treated like #### by them. I started as a loader as a second job in fright as a kid , was offered the easy path as an employee of the family connections but said no to make my own way in my previous industry. All I really want is :
A regular run from points to point b
A nice truck to drive
No manual handling of freight( busted body)
And to be paid on time while making a profit that won’t send me broke
No bosses looking over my shoulder and slinging me ####( too old and too smart to cop that stuff from idiots)
A night time overnight regular drive!
Now, I do expect to hear” that ain’t gonna happen idiot”.
But I DO want to hear your very appreciated and honest opinions.
Anyone want to be employed to run my trucks and teach me the ropes ?
Just an idea
Another quick question! Do companies dictate what year trucks O/O drive?

Maybe above IS un achievable?

 

Not sure about the logging mate. I haven’t worked in that industry. I have a great truck mechanic and am very handy with engineering and mechanical/ electrical and hydraulic systems and fault finding . The point is that I could walk around in my old job earning plenty and not getting dirty or over tired. But what is the fun in that when I have always wanted to operate large machines with the only ones left that I haven’t are prime movers .

 

Yeah. I only got what you meant a whole Le letter when I re read it!! I know log books are used and some vehicles have digital
Data logs but not real sure about most trucks mate. Maybe our Aussie mates could answer that one for ya !