I want to be an owner-operator - help

If you need other drivers to rell you what to do as far as geting a business going then i think that this buisness is not for you. Sorry but thats just my opinion.

 

What exactly are you looking for?

 

1) Join OOIDA
2) 25-30K Operating Capital
3) Find Truck and Trailer
4) Have OOIDA get all your permits, authority, etc in order
5) Find and activate Insurance (OOIDA Can Probably help)
6) Buy Laptop and wireless card
7) Go Truckin!!

 

I tried to use OOIDA to obtain authority and they were useless . They couldn't even tell me where to get full insurance coverage in my state . I could find better rates for all the "services" they provide with someone else .
The best thing to do is get your own authority finding at least a couple of base customers . Buy your equipment to suit your customers' needs .

 

Stay open to critique. It's not personal. I get plenty myself. It's all helpful one way or another.

 

I had never used OOIDA to get authority or insurance, but they talk a good game. I know there are places you can get all your permits all in one place.

 

The paperwork to get your own authority is not that hard,....And not worth paying someone to do it,..imo...

 

i am also thinking about buying a truck this summer. but as a company driver i am trying to save money way i can. the truck i drive now has a built in fridge. i put a microwave in it. just recently i bought a charcoal grill and a mini-freezer. i have not eaten in a truckstop since new years. i save a ton of money because everything i need i can find at walmart. less you spend in the truckstop the better.