What's the best area for an O/O?

Montanaland · Nov 25, 2018

Seattle/Portland has the hottest job market in country right now. From what I've heard getting loads out of the NW has always been a problem. Lots of Mtns to cross over and chains to throw. I'm hauling chemicals local as an o/o out of Portland and we are busy, but I'm looking at relocating to south Texas. Warm weather, flat terrain, way less traffic and much cheaper than the NW.

My vote is TX!

Ellimar1021 · Nov 25, 2018

mover man said: ↑

When you say Washington doesn't have state or personal tax. Are you talking state income or state sales tax? I like new hampshire because they don't have state income tax OR state sales tax on most items. They have what I call tourist tax. Anything someone from out of town needs (rental car, hotel room, sit down restaurant meal) has tax. For everything else, when the price says $4.99. I give the clerk a $5.00 bill and they give me back a penny. Not like in Indiana when the price is $4.99 the clerk says $5.23
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mover man said: ↑

When you say Washington doesn't have state or personal tax. Are you talking state income or state sales tax? I like new hampshire because they don't have state income tax OR state sales tax on most items. They have what I call tourist tax. Anything someone from out of town needs (rental car, hotel room, sit down restaurant meal) has tax. For everything else, when the price says $4.99. I give the clerk a $5.00 bill and they give me back a penny. Not like in Indiana when the price is $4.99 the clerk says $5.23
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Washington State does not have a personal or corporate income tax. However, persons that engage in business in Washington are subject to business and occupation and/or public utility tax. These taxes are based on gross receipts of the business.

Ellimar1021 · Nov 25, 2018

Ellimar1021 said: ↑

Washington State does not have a personal or corporate income tax. However, persons that engage in business in Washington are subject to business and occupation and/or public utility tax. These taxes are based on gross receipts of the business.
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How is being an O/O in New Hampshire? I love New England and I have some familiy that lives outside of Boston.

Gdog66223 · Nov 25, 2018

In the bed is the best area for an Owner Operator!

Diesel Dave · Nov 26, 2018

Ellimar1021 said: ↑

I was just doing research on the areas of the country to be an O/O. Best lanes, taxes, regs, etc, etc, etc. I don't mind moving since I'm single. I've lived pretty much everywhere since I come from a military family. As best as I can tell I came up with Indiana, Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma, Nevada, and Washington. These states happen to rise to the top cause of tax reasons for the most part. There's only a handful of states that suck for much the same reason. Any other suggestions besides those six?
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CALIFORNIA........... that’s why we are called “The Golden State”.....

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