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Local Owner Operator

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by AlexT, Sep 28, 2018.

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  1. Sep 28, 2018 #1
    AlexT

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    Is it worth becoming a local owner operator?
     
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  3. Sep 28, 2018 #2
    uncleal13

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    Personally I’ve made much better money staying local/regional than over the road. Plus home time is wayyy better.
     
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  4. Sep 28, 2018 #3
    DSK333

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    Check the load boards for your area if you won't have contract freight. It'll give you better idea of what's around.
     
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  5. Sep 28, 2018 #4
    AlexT

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    How much home time?
     
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  7. Sep 28, 2018 #5
    AlexT

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    Contract freight meaning O/O with a company?
     
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  8. Sep 28, 2018 #6
    DSK333

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    I mean you (the Carrier) moving freight for your direct customer under contractual rates.
     
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  9. Sep 28, 2018 #7
    Justrucking2

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    I do good. But my good is subjective. ;-)
     
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  10. Sep 28, 2018 #8
    AlexT

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    That's way better. That means having my own authority. Is the profit worth covering the expenses?
     
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  11. Sep 28, 2018 #9
    Justrucking2

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    That is an open ended question, this is freight, and there is always someone that will haul it cheaper. How much do you need to stay above water?
     
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  12. Sep 28, 2018 #10
    AlexT

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    I hear that. I bet fuel is way cheaper. would it be possible to be home every night?
     
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