Be a ower and operator with a company

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Rebelson, Apr 23, 2011.

  1. Apr 23, 2011 #1
    Rebelson

    Rebelson Bobtail Member

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    Ok I have heard But not seen can you own your own truck and work for a company like Schneider.
     
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  3. Apr 23, 2011 #2
    Big John

    Big John Road Train Member

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    Yes you can.

    But why would yo want to?
     
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  4. Apr 23, 2011 #3
    Rebelson

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    Well I like idea of owning my own truck but I am not sure if I can do the rest that is why I ask
     
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  5. Apr 23, 2011 #4
    REDD

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    So owning a truck is just an idea? Do you have any real world trucking experience?
     
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  7. Apr 23, 2011 #5
    Rebelson

    Rebelson Bobtail Member

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    Not yet it a dream to drive it like a family tradition and my house to one day drive all of my grand parents even my father either drove or work inside the trucking company
     
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  8. Apr 23, 2011 #6
    SHC

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    Everyone has to start somewhere. I'm glad to hear you are interested in coming over to the industry. I am not sure of your age, but either way, I would suggest you starting out for a minimum of 1yr as a company driver before you try buying your own truck. And once you do, Schneider is a good company to start out with.

    If i were you, i would then be a leased driver (own your own truck but drive for a company) for say another 2-3yrs then if you wanted to, you could go get your own authority and a trailer and go do your own thing.

    Best of luck to you, and don't be discouraged by what some of the guys on here say. Most of them are just crabby old truckers who can't adjust to change and don't like anyone who wasn't born when dirt was shinny LOL ;)
     
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    Rebelson Thanks this.
  9. Apr 23, 2011 #7
    Rebelson

    Rebelson Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the great advice I am 22 right now my father was wanting to owner and operator just could not buy a truck but now he can not even drive no more due to disappearing spine disease I do not know the correct name of it but know since craiglist has truck for sale now. I can do mine and his dream together
     
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