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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by thecubantrucker, Jun 2, 2019.

  1. thecubantrucker

    thecubantrucker Light Load Member

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    Hi guys and gals well like my post says I'm about to pay my ins downpayment and test of my permits in 2 weeks to give it time for the fmcsa to process my app I do own my own truck and trailer so don't have those expenses my question is and be as brutally honest as you can how hard is it finding your own loads what I mean by that will every one tell me straight up no or is it hard to the point that I'll go out of business
     
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  3. Midwest Trucker

    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    You can run your wheels off and be busy all the time. The hard part is doing that while getting well enough paying loads to be profitable.

    What truck and trailer do you have? Where do you live? How do you plan on getting loads? How much money do you have saved up? What are your goals?

    You sound pretty naive and unprepared. Who’s idea was it for you to do this? Frankly, you sound like your about to be thrown off the diving board and are hoping you can swim.
     
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  4. Atlaw4u

    Atlaw4u Heavy Load Member

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    A few brokers will want 6 months in business before they will use you but many will use you from day one. The trick again is finding and negotiating decent paying loads
     
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  5. SteveScott

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    Plan on having trouble finding good paying loads right now because rates are horrible. Most good brokers won't work with you for at least 6 months, and those who will work with you will low ball the rates to take advantage of you. Get the Convoy and Uber apps on your phone and start looking to see what's available in your area. Both apps will work with new carriers and they pay fast, which is a big deal when you first get started. Once you get some experience and a few months under your belt, things "should" improve assuming the rates don't go much lower than they already are.
     
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  6. thecubantrucker

    thecubantrucker Light Load Member

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    Have a 2002 freightliner century with a 99 engine detroit 12.7 fresh rebuilt and a wabash dryvan trailer saved up for emergencies 15k and live in Az I've been around the market as a driver for a while so pretty much know how it runs but as an owner operator it will be something new
     
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  7. thecubantrucker

    thecubantrucker Light Load Member

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    You're right at this point I'll negotiate as much as I can and have an idea of what I need to run in order to make a profit
     
  8. thecubantrucker

    thecubantrucker Light Load Member

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    NewHave a 2002 freightliner century with a 99 engine detroit 12.7 fresh rebuilt and a wabash dryvan trailer saved up for emergencies 15k and live in Az I've been around the market as a driver for a while so pretty much know how it runs but as an owner operator it will be something new
     
  9. GraniteRiver

    GraniteRiver Light Load Member

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    CH Robinson is another good broker that will work with you at the beginning, as well as Coyote.
     
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  10. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Have fun with Coyote, they’ll drive you nuts, always changing the plan or calling all the time. Usually a dbl brokered Load or just plain no information, inexperienced themselves, they’ll work with you.
     
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  11. spyder7723

    spyder7723 Road Train Member

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    You are just now starting to learn how to get loads right as you are about to write the check for insurance? Did i read that right?
     
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