Is it worth it???

You're the only one that's going to be able to answer that for yourself, because it depends on what you're looking for out of owning a truck, and whether or not those wants outweigh the burdens and risk.

 

As far as being "worth" it, define "worth" for yourself. If you are talking straight up financially, that is a very easy scenario to cover. Take your worst case revenue scenario and subtract your worst case expense scenario (including the pay your getting now +20-40% depending on the benefits you receive working for someone) and see what the profit is? Is worst case worth it?

Now, add in billing, compliance, maintenance, and keeping the truck booked. Is it still "worth" it. Sometimes having freedom can allow a lower profit margin, however if you're only hauling for a couple local places, you can be at their beck and call and easily lose that same freedom or they'll call someone else.

 

In this economy; I would wait. Work for someone not 'connected' would be sparce. You should be able to do some maintenance work yourself. Shop, tools and equipment, etc. Just my two cents.

 

Contacts fuel sur charge expetations number of loads there are good contracts but few and far between these days make shure there s enuf work to keep you going

 

A lot of us make a very good living at this, so don't take it as we're discouraging you. However, the above statement can't be repeated enough.