Looking to buy my own truck. Hauled just about everything there is to haul over the pass two years. There a local company near me that brokers loads. He takes 15% off the top, he covers, insurance, trailers, trailer repairs, fuel discounts, repair discount in house shop, tags and registration every year. Seems fair to me. Says has lots of local stuff paying 1000-1500 daily. Under 400 miles a day. Would it be worth leaving my company job that pays me 30hr straight time O/T after 40 hrs benefits and all. Im in the middle with it. Would like some input of if thats good or what? I feel like it's two good to be true. But guy that owns the company is a friend of family and I seen the numbers. Some helps and input would be appreciated. Thanks guys.
Looking to buy my own truck.
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Sygmadriver03, Oct 13, 2021.
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wouldnt it make more sense to look yourself in the mirror and ask the question
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And I would look that company over real well because they’re all full of BS upfront. 15% for him to take care of all of that doesn’t seem worth it. Landstar takes 35% it doesn’t do half the stuff for you that he’s claiming he does. Anyhow not to burst your bubble but when I figured out that there was no used trucks on the market right now unless I wanted to take one where the sun don’t shine, I changed my mind. At least for now. -
Don't forget the cost of providing your own health insurance.
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if you’re getting paid by the hour with OT over 40 and benifits and someone else has to worry about all the maintenance , I’d stick where you are for now .
finding a used truck that’s a decent price and reliable is going to be impossible right now .Diesel Dave, Rideandrepair and JoeyJunk Thank this. -
You will pay trailer rental.
Insurance every check an stuff like that.
Landstar is ridiculous at 35% -
What insurance does he cover? Your health insurance? Truck insurance more than just liability? Discount in only his shop? Pulling his trailer or yours?
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Nobody can tell you what's best for you other than you. With that said, I think you're going to get screwed if you make that move.
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RUN AWAY FROM THAT DEAL!
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