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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by magnum440d100, Sep 28, 2011.

  1. Sep 28, 2011 #1
    magnum440d100

    magnum440d100 Bobtail Member

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    I have a few questions for you O/O.

    How did you start? What schools did you go to? What were your startup costs (rig, endorsements, licenses, etc) What would you reccomend for a new guy like me to do to get into trucking?

    I have no family, I LOVE driving, and I've always wanted to own a big rig. Please point me in the right direction :biggrin_25519:
     
    magnum440d100, Sep 28, 2011
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  3. Sep 28, 2011 #2
    BigJohn54

    BigJohn54 Gone, but NEVER forgotten

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    Get a CDL which means attend a driving school. Drive for a couple of years and get experience. Then look at buying a truck.

    You will find that no company will lease your truck unless you have experience.

    As for startup money I would recommend $7,000 - $10,000 to lease a truck to a company after you purchase it with a loan.

    For a truck, trailer and authority about $18,000 - $30,000 would be good.

    Without experience you won't be able to lease. Without experience and a lease you will have a tough time getting financed.
     
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