Any Class B O/O's? (Dump etc?)

I'm trying to gauge a good business model locally for a couple different routes I'd want to take long term.

Trying to find out about some numbers regarding owner operators for straight trucks.

Just trying to see what lane of Class B I'd want to go down. I've drove dump before, have good connections in that industry. A relative who has said company as a mutual friend claims they'd pay about $150 an hour to do either dump or roll off for them. But unconfirmed.

Currently running Class B septic but not O/O.

Trying to compare what others make running Class B owner operator - and what do you run? Is it worth it to you?

My concept is I'm either going to lease or buy TWO vehicles, in the chance one breaks down I can use the other until the one is fixed.

I'm thinking about buying 2 trucks, getting them in running condition (depends on what I decide to do) - don't need any newer truck, and putting about $20 - $30,000 in reserve. Not many business models exist for this.

Thanks.

 

Another idea I had was residential demolition, seems like there is a lot of supply in Cleveland and surrounding.

I'd have to get a machine + trailer + a decent sized dump to do that, but I've no idea about that industry.

Drove an International Tandem with 1 mill + - she leaked oil like crazy but boy she ran good!

I was also thinking if I did the roll off thing, we have a lease in my area for the new Palfinger Hooklift roll offs. But the truck is nearly 300,000 and even if I did combo of residential/commercial dumpster rentals, that 300K would kill my profits.


Another thing if I was only contracting for a company moving dirt etc, would it be all year?

As far as the dump trailer thing, I'm honestly no longer interested in driving tractor-trailer.

Thanks for your replies !

 

Just seen your second reply.

I intended on staying in the septic type of company until I'm ready to see what's next, but it's a major franchise that deals with septic type of rentals. They exclusively (I, included) only work/clean their products. Nothing residential, strictly commercial rental.


And I know how that construction is. I'll take my chances if I have to go that route, but that's why I'm trying to weigh all my options doing Class B. Just don't think I want to do Class B dryvan, air freight is really over saturated here and I didn't like white glove service. Amazon Box Truck Relay or whatever seems to be some sort of scam, guys making only $1000 a week post deductions, not worth it.

Leaning towards specialized work really.

 

Post a picture of it bro! Why'd you give it up if you don't mind me asking?

 

Oh wow lol you're near me. Awesome, hope I see you blowing down 480 one day LMAO

Gives me motivation.