I can tell you what the pro's and con's are, but the way I see it they are specific for me and my home situation. This is what works for me. I get paid say like 650 or 700 a week as a company driver. On a bad week and I've already had one as a lease operator, I cleared more than that after I put my tax money aside. So pay is definitely a plus for me. The thing that is a con is I'm paying 425 a week on a truck that is worth maybe 250 or 300 a week lol, plus i'm moving freight on my dime (for fuel) which is cheaper for May but more costly for me. I have a pretty good fuel rhythm down at the moment so it's working for me. Of course I haven't had any major mechanical problems...yet, i'm sure it'll come but so far so good, i'll cross that bridge when I get to it. As long as you can save, pay your taxes like you're supposed to and run it as a business, take the good with the bad and keep a positive attitude then it can work (so i hope). But as far as pro's and con's like I said you have to figure what your needs are at home and weigh all the options. Should I have waited? yeah sure, but if it's something that you can dedicate your time and effort to then why not? I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
Whats Your 20????
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I am thinking of doing it after a year of OTR so I can save up and to see if OTR is right for me or buy a daycab and run local stuff. But first thing first... Getting on the road and working! I'm pulling my hair out sitting waiting on orientation.
Thanks for the input!!
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just remember that you are out there to make money and not spend it. You gotta eat so get yourself a fridge and load up before you hit the road. Buying food on the road adds up quick. Have fun and be safe
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Oh and that is one of the reasons I wanted to lease now, so I can start it and get it paid off quicker so I can get on with landstar and pick my own loads so I can be closer to home. My ultimate goal is to run Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Maybe a little farther out, but that's my hope for now. I enjoy being home, shame on me lol
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Does May pass all of the fuel surcharge onto you lease ops? If not, why?
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Florida!!!!!!
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in eugene, or right now, had a drop at bimart in the am, then swap for reefer, salem pickup and heading east to Indiana/Michigan
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Nice, I'm wondering what I'll get out of here. Prob armstrong load
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Got a load to cali out of fl
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