O/O with own authority looking for options for work...

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Dednutz, Nov 28, 2012.

  1. Dednutz

    Dednutz Light Load Member

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    Ive had my authority since 07. I got away from trucking to be home with family more and run my remodeling company in Toledo, Ohio. Its time to go... Miss my piece of mind in my truck. People talk to d@$n much... Anyway, I suspended my authority and and just need to reinstate it with proper insurance/filings. Ive got 10k set aside and would rather buy a unit outright which means high miles. Im aware of the pitfalls associated with this. Im leaning toward running containers to get back going. Im looking for somthing I can clear 2500 to 3000 a week maybe, run 2 weeks out 4 days off. any suggestions?
     
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  3. Clasix1055

    Clasix1055 Even when I'm wrong I'm right

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    I also live in Toledo....in my opinion containers suck in this area I believe the main lanes are N. Baltimore to Chicago rails which I hear are horrible, but I am not 100% on that....Flatbed freight around the midwest is not a bad option, and LTL Refer freight I hear does ok
     
  4. Dednutz

    Dednutz Light Load Member

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    Thanx Classix. Interesting... I hauled cars before and still have my trailer. I cant justify pulling 4 cars at 6 mpg, though. Car rates are in the toilet here lately and I aint goin to 7-11 for less than $2/mile. Like I said, my authority is in good shape. Are you talking steel, or...? Thought about a reefer but id have to rent a trailer to do that also. Wut can I get into w just a power unit drag and drop wise...?
     
  5. Clasix1055

    Clasix1055 Even when I'm wrong I'm right

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    Not really sure about the power only thing ... But I do know two guys who swear that car hauling is the way to go, they been trying to talk me into it for years I just have no intrest....and yeah I do probally 95% steel
     
  6. Dednutz

    Dednutz Light Load Member

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    Cars are good.... Real good if you do 6 or more at a time. However I dont have the right equiptment to make that $, hence the whole container thing for 6 mos. Hoping I can find a decent gig that can help me raise capital...
     
  7. Dednutz

    Dednutz Light Load Member

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    Does anyone kno about the oil boom in east Ohio?
     
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