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Is becoming an owner operator a good idea?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Sean_yo123, Oct 18, 2016.

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  1. Oct 18, 2016 #1
    Sean_yo123

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    Thinking of becoming an owner operator not sure if i should or not..looking for some insite
     
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  3. Oct 18, 2016 #2
    CJndaTruck

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    Do a lot of reading.
     
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    Chinatown

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    www.OOIDA.com is a good start. It's a business website for the owner-operator.
     
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  5. Oct 18, 2016 #4
    Sean_yo123

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    i have been driving for a company now for 5 years and the money has changed.. is owning your own rig a good idea?
     
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  7. Oct 18, 2016 #5
    TruckerPete1990

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    Lots of info on this. Search and read is the best thing.
     
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  8. Oct 18, 2016 #6
    Sean_yo123

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    Where do you suggest is the best place to start?
     
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    Moose1958

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    Nothing personal, but if you are asking such a basic question at this point my answer is no. A person (in my opinion of course) should only be an OO if they already have a basic idea under who's DOT authority their going to run under and a simple business plan already worked out AND would have several years experience under their belt. A person whom has did this would not be asking the question you just did.
     
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  10. Oct 18, 2016 #8
    Sean_yo123

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    Well thank you for your advice...i guess ill read more before i ask anymore
     
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  11. Oct 18, 2016 #9
    rabbiporkchop

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    Until you know someone very successful at it I wouldn't recommend it until you have a good example to follow.
     
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  12. Oct 18, 2016 #10
    belowspeedlimit

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    I don't think it was an ignorant answer. I have to agree with the X-ray man myself. If you need to ask the question the obvious answer is no. It means you are not ready to be O/O.
     
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