How much $$$ is enough?

Yes there is guys running fleets under landstars. U would have to go work for one of them . @Dave_in_AZ . runs under landstar and has drivers working for his fleet, i believe he will even set u up and be able to own the truck . i saw a post on craigslist of guys hiring for landstar fleets as well, just look around and you will be able to find something

 

I wouldnt buy a truck unless I was able to ALWAYS have $25,000 to $40,000 of cash available on a moments notice.

 

10 - 15 K cash in the bank and 10-15K credit available e.g. credit cards, if leased on and settlements paid weekly.

 

Yea just go "buy" a truck with only 5k down and the high paying freight will just fall in your lap.

Stop listening to idiots at the truck stop lunch counter. The ones that boast about how much money they make are the ones broke as F.

 

Prominent reason for business failure - under capitalization.

Majority of truck repossessions take place . . , at the workshop.

I started with a cash truck, 30k financed trailer, and 30k available funds - cash/credit.

5 years in, with LS.

This year ain’t the greatest to start on the back foot.

 

Sounds like you have it all figured out. Let us know how it works out for you.

 

Depends on what craps out.... make sure it’s got coverage on the emissions system. Also remember just because the repairs might be covered the payment is still due.

And downtime will kill you....... 2-3 days to get into some dopey dealer’s shop , 2-3 days waiting for parts and a day or two to install. A week or more up in smoke.