How long should I drive before getting my own truck.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Yardhostler, Aug 29, 2020.

  1. Oakland Raiders Forever

    Oakland Raiders Forever Medium Load Member

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    Why do you want your own truck ?
    Why do you want your own authority ?
     
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  3. abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    For the good old American way of life, for the money, for the glory, and for the fun
     
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  4. Blu_Ogre

    Blu_Ogre Road Train Member

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    When you drive for someone else they keep some of the money to pay for truck/repairs , staff, vacation houses, and other business expenses.

    If he owns the truck and has athority he can decide where the overhead money gets alocated. Like to his pocket rather than the bosses mistress.
     
  5. thejudges69

    thejudges69 Light Load Member

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    Til you foockin retire. Don't do it. Use your head for something besides a hat rack
     
  6. REO6205

    REO6205 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Don't forget the yacht, the Learjet, the Maserati, the three week vacation in Bimini every year, and the season tickets to several different sporting events.
    It's just one glorious time after another with money spilling out of every pocket.
    Or so I hear anyway. :rolleyes:
     
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  7. Kshaw0960

    Kshaw0960 Road Train Member

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    Well... it’s better to crash a company truck than your own. I will say 2 years but it’s strictly my opinion.
     
  8. againstthewind

    againstthewind Road Train Member

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    i always say if you come out ahead as a company driver you will prob come out ahead as an owner, being an employee is just like running a business, money comes in, bills get paid or they dont, and theres money left over (profit) or there isnt, if you dont get ahead as a company driver you prob wont ever get ahead no matter what you do. although there are exceptions to every rule.
     
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  9. Oakland Raiders Forever

    Oakland Raiders Forever Medium Load Member

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    That magic number that no one will state ... lol
     
  10. Final Drive

    Final Drive Road Train Member

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    Until you can pay cash for it....
     
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