Stepping Out With My Own Numbers
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Misesian, May 16, 2017.
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This current environment has demonstrated that. Some companies that were decades old have gone under. When rates are depressed for a long period, it’s war between who has the most cash that stays in business.Lite bug, Accidental Trucker, Midwest Trucker and 3 others Thank this. -
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I like running my own authority for the most part. I miss being leased on somewhere though. That was the sweet spot I think. Things were much more predictable and if something happened to the their trailer or the load, they’d handle it. Being able to drop and hook a lot was nice too. When a customer screws up on something, running your own authority, it’s all on you. Usually the solution sucks for you, while everyone else benefits. It’s only happened a couple times though.Tug Toy, dwells40 and Midwest Trucker Thank this. -
Love reading your posts man, especially these last couple. You are SO right on the money. No pun intended. You’ll go as far as you have the desire to go in this business.
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I also like the OPs analytical preparedness before he makes a move. So many others jump into the game without enough capital or a deeper thought of what equipment they will use and why.
There has to be quite a commitment while executing his plan too. 19 k for insurance and also equipment loan payments surely make someone vested in the game and you still have to withstand tougher times when rates are lower and everybody is complaining.
Running a new truck and reefer on the spot market even with some more or less established broker contacts is not something for someone who wants to stay home every weekend after 5 days of work or wanting to skip winter months being afraid of bad weather.
I am myself, thanks to this thread, somewhat curious about the International LT and A26 setup as a possible future truck replacement. Also the new reefer upgrade, and how it does with fuel economy is quite interesting to follow too. This thread is one of the best for educational purposes.
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