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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mgulich1716, Jul 16, 2020.

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  1. Jul 16, 2020 #1
    Mgulich1716

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    in process of getting cdl along with my own truck and trailer.. i would like to become owner operator with my own authority.. can someone please explain the steps on which I will have to work to accomplish this goal?!
     
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  3. Jul 16, 2020 #2
    kelgar50

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    You need to get your license and drive as a company drivers for a few years first.
    With no exp and a new driver I doubt you will even be able to get insurance let alone find some one to get loads through or from.
     
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  4. Jul 16, 2020 #3
    Mid-May Trucker

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    Get a quote on 750000 liability first.
     
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  5. Jul 16, 2020 #4
    bryan21384

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    First step, save lots of money. Then develop a plan. Then everything else comes right after.
     
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    HillbillyDeluxeTruck

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    Hell yea. You're doing it the best way. Start out on top then you can only go down from there:cool:
     
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  8. Jul 16, 2020 #6
    bad-luck

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    Starting out there, is like starting out as a Judge before becoming an attorney, or a general before joining the military.... It will be an expensive disaster! Start out as a company driver.
     
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  9. Jul 16, 2020 #7
    Hazmat Cat

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    A couple of us should throw in on a Little Caesars or a Subway
     
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  10. Jul 16, 2020 #8
    FozzyNOK

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    Just don't... please... don't.
     
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  11. Jul 16, 2020 #9
    Lonesome

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    Spend some time as a company driver, before taking the plunge.
     
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    Chinatown

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    Become a member of www.OOIDA.com which is a business website for the owner-operator.
    The steps to becoming an owner-operator are available on that website.
     
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