Best route for new owner operator

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Dowdy913420, Jun 25, 2016.

  1. Dowdy913420

    Dowdy913420 Bobtail Member

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    ok guys I'm buying my own truck next week. What do you think would be the best route to take, operate under my own authority or lease on on with someone and operate under theirs???
     
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  3. mcdsobe

    mcdsobe Light Load Member

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    Pulling what?
     
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  4. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Whoaaaaaa!

    Done any research here?

    Pulling what? What area? Leased to who?

    That's like rolling in the door and saying . . .

    "Honey! I know we've only been dating for 3 months and 3 days, but I'm pregnant with triplets, should they all be airline pilots, or policemen?"

    More details please.
     
  5. Hurst

    Hurst Registered Member

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    I strongly suggest you do some more homework before you buy a truck. This is a business. As such you need a feasible realistic business plan with an actual definite source of income before you ever think about even looking at trucks.

    You should know the answer to your questions before even considering a purchase.

    I'm sorry if this offends you,. but this is the reality that trucking is. There is much more to it than just buying a truck.

    Before you can start any kind of business you have to know where and how your money will be coming in. You need to know exactly what ALL of your expenses and costs for EVERYTHING will be and knowing you have the means to cover those expenses. Buying a truck and driving are the easy parts.

    Hurst
     
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  6. kw600

    kw600 Road Train Member

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    Go that way=====>
    Not this way <===
    Or else things will go south
    Just take my advice
    You will be fine
     
  7. Hype6477

    Hype6477 Light Load Member

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    lease onto swift at least people will know what to expect.
     
  8. Hype6477

    Hype6477 Light Load Member

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    preach @Hurst Amen!
     
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  9. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    Get a setup like this. It's basicly a money printing machine. You must do it under your own authority though.
     
  10. Starboyjim

    Starboyjim Road Train Member

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    Truckdrivers.
     
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  11. Wooly Rhino

    Wooly Rhino Road Train Member

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    Your question, in my opinion, is a rather simple one. You would be better leasing on with another company. Getting your own authority without a customer base would be suicidal. Brokers won't work with you until your authority is not fresh right out of the box. So you won't have anything to do for a bit but you will still have cost.
     
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