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Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by baldwintrkn, Sep 21, 2012.

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  1. Sep 21, 2012 #1
    baldwintrkn

    baldwintrkn Bobtail Member

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    I just started up as a owner operator and i have been rolling for a while.I pick my loads off of a load board and my ? is would it be better to lock my truck down with a company or should i keep booking my own loads? I have a 2004 freightliner and a 48ft fontain flatbed trailer both are paid for. I feel like im just spining my wheels and not getting the most out of my career. HELP!!
     
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  3. Sep 21, 2012 #2
    baldwintrkn

    baldwintrkn Bobtail Member

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    ANYONE?????????????????
     
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  4. Sep 21, 2012 #3
    Real Deal

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    Only you can answer that question.
     
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  5. Sep 21, 2012 #4
    freightrunner

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    Are you making more that 2,500 after fuel
     
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  7. Sep 21, 2012 #5
    ticktick45acp

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  8. Sep 21, 2012 #6
    baldwintrkn

    baldwintrkn Bobtail Member

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    No im not making 2500 after fuel some weeks not even 1000 any advise would be respected.
     
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  9. Sep 21, 2012 #7
    baldwintrkn

    baldwintrkn Bobtail Member

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    No im not making 2500 after fuel some weeks not even 1000 any advise would be respected.
     
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  10. Sep 21, 2012 #8
    Clasix1055

    Clasix1055 Even when I'm wrong I'm right

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    If you are making less than $1000 week after fuel you need to revaluate your business model. I personally do not advocate leasing to a company, but there are plenty of people on here who lease and do very well, and are happy. In my opinion if you dont have the ability to run a sucessful business on your own and need someone to direct you and take control than lease on. And im not saying that people who lease on cannot be sucessful or are not, Im saying you tried it its not working for you let somebody else do the heavy lifting and you sit back and take direction.
     
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  11. Sep 21, 2012 #9
    baldwintrkn

    baldwintrkn Bobtail Member

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    Thank you for that.i have to make a change.your right its not working for me the way i am doing it.to run and make $ i have to run for 2.75 a mile and i am having a hard time finding it.im going to look into leasing on with some one and just see what they have to offer.
     
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  12. Sep 21, 2012 #10
    Real Deal

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    If you can't make it on $2.75 mile something is wrong.
     
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