That's true they should put more info out on how they got that those figured but most owners don't make much more than a company driver from what iv gathered
UPS FEEDER VS O/O
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That graph may just be what they paid themselves in payroll. Or it could be what was left over in profit, not including payroll. I wouldnt pay any attention to graphs like that. Its like going to google and asking how much xyz profession makes.
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Buster in Buffalo, no way, no thanks. Keep that circus- on call , part time and waiting list BS.
So, hauling doubles is a skill indeed, lot to learn and know if you want to accept the responsibility of pulling more than one trailer.
Had me a few days with trainer, I didn't like his assessment of my driving. Marked down things on the report I had to sign even though it was BS and I was very safe Saying stopping before a right turn into a hub in Rochester was unsafe(car oncoming unpredictable steering and so forth) even though I left my turn signal on and was taking my time doing so. It was night time and crack heads were on the street lot of shady sidewalk meanders, vandals around their yard, etc. But it was unsafe. If you let even assessments change your safety habits might as well buy the Kool aid and vote for sleepy. Final thoughts. -
And they want you pre tripped, dolly spotted, and ready to go in under 30 minutes. Sounds like they are molding noobs for the slack of people who deserve to take it easy, yep, and #### chat playing the honest day work for pay; is that gonna vanish now as well?!
They need lighter colors for summer too? A lighter shade would be welcomed, voted in hands down. Can you say sweaty air bags?!Kevw45 Thanks this. -
Ive never been a feeder but i will say the best thing about being an O/O is not the money but the FREEDOM. Money truly doesn’t make you happy. For me, freedom and time with my family beats all that.
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You pick your poison and antidote I guess. Company man vs. truck owner...they both have their advantages and drawbacks. In the former, the company rules your life. In the latter, the truck does. Guy's that already have a somewhat fulfilling life outside of work (wife, kids, house, strong ties with their local community) are usually the ones that are happier long term working routine jobs that offer good pay and stability. The job is more of just a means to an end so they can get their kicks outside of work and eventually leave it all behind in retirement. Owning a truck, or really any type of self-employment is a lifestyle that requires dedication to a cause. You'll never work more for free than you will trying to make it as a business owner. For most people this is not the path. Maybe they try it for a few years and come to the conclusion it isn't worth the hassle and realize they're personally better off just driving a company truck. There's no right or wrong answer, only personal choices that suit the individual.
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Like that bar on the corner in Ole Lport , "free advice" lmao
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