Its not a trucking business i just have to have trucks and commercial insurance. Its not doing good or else i wouldnt be selling it. Nobodys doing good in my industry everyone went under or sold to private equity companies who are forcing out all the little guys.
Should I buy a truck straight out of school?
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Not tryin to bust your balls, but you asked for opinions, so.
What are your other expenses? Just from your posts, I say no way you do this with successDiesel Dave and cuzzin it Thank this. -
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Sons Hero, cuzzin it, Chinatown and 1 other person Thank this.
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I am seeking advice from owner operators about if i should buy a truck or work for a company. Some people have told me just buy a truck, others have said work for a company. In my original post i already said i think its probably best i work for a company for awhile. But at the same time ive also been told i might as well buy a truck. So im looking for advice and opinions regarding that. -
I ask for more than just wanting to know.
Why? Answer my question.
Are they actual owners/operators or arm chair owners?
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I appreciate the advice but not the questioning. Hopefully i can find a local job and get some experience. -
NO. If trucking was just driving on the open road hardly anyone would quit. But 80-90% of 1st year newbies leave the industry long before they get 12 months experience. Learn the reality of the job on someone else's dime before you risk your money. What would you tell your friend if he said "I'm hungry let's get lunch. No, I think I'll buy that restaurant today." Just a few of the things you don't know about trucking will bankrupt you before you learn them. We are in a trucking recession. Not many newbies are able to be more efficient on day 1 than an experienced small fleet operator. Maybe you are that one newbie. Maybe not.
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