Bought 2016 International and have title, what next?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by trucker2121, Feb 19, 2021.

  1. trucker2121

    trucker2121 Light Load Member

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    Bought my first 2016 international prostar truck fully paid cash at a good deal and i have title in hand. What is recommended I do next out of maryland before signing on to a carrier? Or does the carrier handle the rest with the plate program to be road ready?
     
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  3. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    What exactly was your business plan before purchasing this truck?
     
  4. Freddy57

    Freddy57 Road Train Member

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    Your next step is to be accepted by a carrier and then follow their instructions.
     
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    Sign on to a carrier. if i like being an owner op eventually move forward to getting my own authority/dot# then my own trailer if im liking it to become independent eventually
     
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    wore out Numbered Classic

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    Huh??
     
  8. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Oh! I should have elaborated.

    A business plan is - oh, never mind.
     
  9. Chinatown

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  10. Dino soar

    Dino soar Road Train Member

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    It's best if you have your own plate because if you decide to leave them for some reason it's a lot easier to go with your own plate.

    Aside from that you'll sign a contract then you get bob tail insurance and they will pay you percentage and the rest you workout with them.

    You are running under their Authority so they will tell you what you need to do to be legal and compliant under their MC and through their insurance company..
     
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  11. 77fib77

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    Signing on the carrier makes sure your compliant. I have thought about my authority, but I'm lazy. Being a lease operator isn't so bad. But there are good and bad companies.


    what experience do you have?
     
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