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Advice on Purchasing a Truck as a Non Operator

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by eighteenwheels010, Dec 23, 2021.

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  1. Dec 23, 2021 #11
    InTooDeep

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  3. Dec 23, 2021 #12
    wis bang

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    Remember;

    How to have a Million dollars in trucking...Start with two!

    In this case maybe three.......
     
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  4. Dec 23, 2021 #13
    Hobdy Freight

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    I'm trying to book a load and do not currently have Rate Mate. What the going rate per mile for tanker/ hazmat driver?
     
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  5. Dec 23, 2021 #14
    eighteenwheels010

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    Wow I thought at least one person would say I should should do it without any sarcasm. Lol but I completely understand. It's a big risk but the reward could be big too. Tell me one business that a person can get into without taking any risk.

    You're right he has very little cash to put foe the down payment. But we wouldn't be splitting the profit evenly either. I just need to get through the first few months with the two of them. If my cousin quits driving I'll find another driver. Based on my calculations I can afford to pay 55-60c/mile for a quality driver. If my friend doesn't wanna work with me I'll go to a other company and get loands. He charging me the same as anyone else anyway 12%.
     
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  7. Dec 23, 2021 #15
    TROOPER to TRUCKER

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    So your mind was made up already?
     
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  8. Dec 23, 2021 #16
    Pamela1990

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    The force is strong in this one master. ;) lol

    Sometimes people miss my humor or sarcasm. There is no way to miss that much sarcasm.
    Well done sir.
     
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  9. Dec 23, 2021 #17
    ZVar

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    That had better be a w2. Even then it's on the average side, not the quality side. If you plan that on a 1099, the only drivers you will get are the ones that tear up equipment, if insurance will even allow the hire.
     
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  10. Dec 23, 2021 #18
    Pamela1990

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    Welcome to the forum.
    Wrong area and thread.

    Go to experienced Truckers, and start a new thread.
    Give more information like region, length of trip, how many axles your on, single trailer or B train, and what you want to haul.
     
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  11. Dec 23, 2021 #19
    eighteenwheels010

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    No far from it. I find it easy to post thst something is a good idea but once I have to sit down and drop $20k for a down payment for equipment thst someone else will handle I'm sure that will not be so easy. Just trying to get some pros and cons of my plan.
     
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  12. Dec 23, 2021 #20
    Pamela1990

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    You sound determined to throw away your money.
    So why not go to your nearest childrens hospital, and make them a donation of $200,000 so at least your money did some good.
    Merry Christmas!
     
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