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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by ThomasTrucker21, Mar 3, 2021.

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  1. Mar 3, 2021 #1
    ThomasTrucker21

    ThomasTrucker21 Medium Load Member

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    So I have a buddy who wants to buy a truck and trailer and start a company and wants me to drive for him. He’s pretty well off financially so buying the truck and trailer and other things shouldn’t be an issue for him but what are some other things I should bring up to him about starting up
     
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  3. Mar 3, 2021 #2
    Ridgeline

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    The first question is this, why would he want to do this?

    the best rule is never work for family or freinds.
     
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  4. Mar 3, 2021 #3
    ThomasTrucker21

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    As another source of income. Eventually growing into a small fleet
     
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    lester

    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

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    Does he have any experience in trucking?
     
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    Ridgeline

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    Sounds like a disaster in the making, sorry seen the same scenario many times before.
     
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    Oakland Raiders Forever

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    Who won’t be well off financially pretty soon.
     
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    Midwest Trucker

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    Tell him what you want paid, how much home time, and to let you know when it’s all ready to roll. lol.

    Don’t make his problems yours. Unless you are wanting to play truck owner on his dime. In that case if you don’t know what to say then maybe shouldn’t be playing truck owner. :)
     
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  10. Mar 3, 2021 #8
    ThomasTrucker21

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    He doesn’t no but does have business knowledge
     
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    ThomasTrucker21

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    Glad you know how other lives work. Thanks for the advice
     
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  12. Mar 3, 2021 #10
    ThomasTrucker21

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    What’s the big issue with him wanting to do It?
     
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