I need opinions!

Okay guys and gals,

Here's my deal...

18 months experience with reefer and van and considering a switch.

Currently, I run for an o/o for landstar pulling a company van. Paid on percentage. Self dispatch. Boss is awesome, no problems with time off usually every 7-10 days. 09 international pushing 1.1 million, but runs right. W-2. Very fair pay. On pace to do ~65k gross.

My boss and I have communicated about me running a flat, possibly. I love the idea. That's what I see myself doing in this industry. I need to do some physical work. I'm getting chubby.

Now, what I'm afraid of is a steep dropoff of freight volume. I don't want to take a paycut to run flatbed. I don't mind if I don't make much more money, but drive less miles, but ultimately, the goal over time is for income to grow.

Opinions, please and thank you...

 

I love the job I have now. No micromanaging at ALL. I dispatch myself, route myself, choose where I fuel. I go home when I want. I can't see myself being a true company driver, at this time.

And the pay rates in Tucson are garbage, for the most part.

But, I appreciate your opinion. And tanks do intrigue me

 

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Need opinions!!

 

But I can't really do tanks with my current gig. Short of some chemical tanks I can run for garbage rates through landstar.