I am a 60 y/o that's tired of working outdoors, enjoys driving. I am thinking of getting a Class A CDL, then buy a used truck, get insurance and begin hauling loads long distance.
1.) Will I be able to find work easily?
2.) Will insurance be too high for me to make any money, being new to trucking?
3.) Is it best for me to work for a company first and for how long?
4.) Would I need to buy or rent a trailer or flatbed?
Thanks
Wanting to be a Owner Operator after CDL School
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Rambling man, Oct 14, 2019.
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At 60 Im assuming you've built up a a decent nest egg that you'll be able to burn through in the 1st year or 2 of your adventure.
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Before you go into debt buying a truck, drive for someone first. Hook on with an OTR company and give it a couple of years.
There's a lot to learn about being an OO and driving the truck is the easiest part.
Whatever you do, don't fall for a lease/purchase scam from one of the mega carriers.
Just drive. Listen. Watch. Learn.Texas_hwy_287, Bfr38, x1Heavy and 9 others Thank this. -
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Profitable for some, quite an expensive adventure for others, it all just depends. Most first time new owners goes belly up, I don't know the percentage, but it is on the high side.
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Be a company driver for 2 or 3 years before even considering becoming an owner-operator.
Join www.OOIDA.com to learn the business end of owning a truck. It's not that simple. I don't know of any place that will let you haul freight with no experience or even with 1 yr. experience.
For now, go with a coast to coast outfit to gain experience with all weather/all terrain driving.BigDog Trucker, Bfr38, Intothesunset and 1 other person Thank this.
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