Failed the 1st time

Might wait till after the election and holidays

 

Just remember this number 85.

the industry average of failures is 85%.

so if you want to take another swing, remember what your mistakes were and try not to repeat them.

 

85% failure rate, dang. I had no idea about that rate.

 

What does your business plan look like ?

 

Good call! Let’s see the plan.

 

I’m all about starting with inexpensive equipment but, a $10k reefer sounds like a death notice?
Van or flatbed yes, but cant imagine much good comes from a cheap reefer.

 

Only way I would ever pull reefer is if it was company/contract freight. I can't imagine reefer as an O/O. Sounds like a recipe for never sleeping nights and learning where every lousy and slow food DC is in the nation. Just get yourself a cheap van and get rolling. Heck, you can make an easy 1.25 a mile or so in this day and age. Go get em, tiger!

 

Thomas Edison and the Wright Brothers failed on their first attempts as well...

 

Yes, it happened with me in late '90's as I registered my business name & bough a older 'Pete'. Unfortunately, I was fairly new understanding O/O had my own Authority but understanding the aspects of the business was a challenge. Did a few loads whiles I didn't receive proper payment for one then had a major breakdown without a significant reserve had to close shop. It was a learning experience but that was over 2 decades ago. I'm planning on becoming a O/O again but trying to wait out this covid19 situation as well as selling one of my houses. I have enough of a down payment for a 'New' truck (less headaches & issues) as well as a reasonable reserve. Much older & wiser with my wife also encouraging me too. Once things balance out in the North American economy I will be ready.