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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Dean Fancher, Mar 16, 2023.

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  1. Dean Fancher

    Dean Fancher Bobtail Member

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    I currently drive for a someone else, But Thinking about buying my own truck and becoming an owner operator any advice, "for or against it."
     
    Dean Fancher, Mar 16, 2023
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    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    Your own authority or leasing to a carrier? What are your reasons for wanting to buy a truck?
     
    Long FLD, Mar 16, 2023
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    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    You've found a good site for some research - welcome.
     
    blairandgretchen, Mar 16, 2023
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    Spyro2112 Medium Load Member

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    Don't do it
     
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    Arctic_fox Experienced mx13 execrator

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    Depends. Is this something thats going to happen today? Or will it be a week? A month? A year? Do you have a bsuiness plan? Do you have capital? Do you have customers line up? Why do you want to be an O/O? Are you mechanically inclined? How long have you been in the industry? What kind of cargo do you handle? Is it steady work? What kind of budget do you have? Driving record?

    These are just SOME of the questions you need an answer to before you even consider it.
     
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    I got a text message saying I can make $40,000 a month
     
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    Spyro2112 Medium Load Member

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    Economic s
     
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    JerzyG Light Load Member

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    Let me guess...it was from a Mexican number and said you'd only have to do one run per month? lol
     
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    JerzyG Light Load Member

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    At the moment, I would definitely rethink buying a truck. Not a good time, just look through the forum. Unless you have sweet deal for freight.
     
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    Lol I have no idea. All they ever say is I can make 40k/mo. I never reply unless I'm in a particularly bad mood.
     
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