New O/O

I never said for free, I'd obviously pay for it.

 

Definitely used, but if I choose to go flatbed I need to get a properly geared truck.

 

Thank you for that.

 

I've spoken to them, and they require at least six months, I believe, which isn't horrible but I'd hate to buy a truck for van/reefer then need a different geared truck for flatbed/heavy haul.

 

Thank you for that recommendation, I'll start reading, tonight.

 

Yeah it's definitely not "over" but let's admit a lot of owner operators are financing over priced trucks and don't know how to actually run a business and some carriers are irresponsible in their operations. I'm by no means saying I'm going to revolutionize the industry, but I'm in the position to not have a truck payment and some financial security to build my business as the rates seem to be slowly improving. Thank you for your responses and civility.

 

Between $15-20k a year for new authorities but obviously substantially less for bobtail insurance, only, should I lease on with a carrier