Need Advice From Owner Operators Please

Here's a realistic video about O/O lifestyle for you. Question: What's so special about being "corporate"? My ex was a controller for an international jewelry company that went bankrupt/closed in the late 80's.

 

Excellent post, for sure. The video AND the verbage.

 

This is excellent 411 for @TruckerBae, my wife use to think I just sat on my behind and enjoyed driving. Until one day she went with me and realized how much work was involved. Ever since she went with me, she has had alot more respect for my job and sees and understands now why at times I get home grumpy. She leaves me my space and is more supportive. Even though there are things she needs to inform me about, she waits until the time is right. We been together since 1980.
Being a O/O is a lot of work, it's not a walk in the park like many think. I would suggest since your in the corporate world, if your good in finances, he would probably appreciate that a lot, BUT he might not agree to either, because when you see the numbers probably not adding up, your gonna let him know and that might even create more stress, because he loves being independent.

 

@Diesel Dave, SOOOOOO true. Ma'am, as much as you "desire" to help with his 'administrative' duties; until one understands the FULL INs and OUTs of the industry, its mirthless. Even the best CPA's can be clueless as to how and why we do what we do, and work it; the best ones actually HAVE a CDL A~!

ps: I do NOT mean this in any derisive or derogatory fashion, whatsoever. I respect you for what you are trying to do for your man. My wife was a white collar manager, before she met me. She went into teaching in an "almost" One Room Schoolhouse here in the country, and loves the life. If you desire, you can too!

 

With your enthusiasm and drive, you'll learn it. I sincerely believe that you WILL learn to love and respect the lifestyle.

Not all of us drivers are a "bunch of buffoons" as some of the world would have one think. You'll fit in just fine; my wife did. Traded the heels for boots, by choice~!

ps: the NYT had an article a few days ago.. . https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/22/insider/interviewing-truck-drivers-at-a-crossroads.html?_r=0

 

You have started the first steps in trying to understand the nature of our industry. He may feel that he dose not wish to burden you with helping him. Most people in this industry feel that they have to do it all. Me included but, just making the offer is helpful. There are many different types of trucking. There can be money made but not just in general freight. Working regional I assume he is leased to a carrier? If so most pay milage. Your right we do have a lot of expenses, truck payment, fuel, insurance, cargo liability, fuel tax. ETC. in my situation I can easily spend $9000 a month in expenses. I do special commodities. Mainly medical equipment to hospitals. If you like you can PM me and I can explain more and what opportunities he may have to make life easier.