Has anyone had a good experience with being an O/O or fleet owner? :biggrin_2552:
Yikes, that sounds downright intimidating. I've heard it's no easier finding good ones today, even with the economy being so "robust" :biggrin_2556:.
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Way too true on that one. I'm definitely thinking two and three times about everything and all the feedback has been invaluable.
One can hope:biggrin_255:.
Thanks. I was going to try with $25k reserve for two trucks, but judging by everyone's experience it would only cover one.
I have not, just some dump trucks and a couple of local trips. About the only familiarity with OTR is from the people I know who do long haul...
Well, nothing's set in stone yet, but I thought about starting them at 0.39 with a per diem, with advancement up to 0.60 or so when I have my own...
Right, and I'll definitely have to ask what the specific numbers are. However, logic dictates that his two trucks are going to have the lions...
Well, seems like there's more than one way to skin this cat. I'm not 100% sure how much he's willing to take on just yet. Whatever he does end up...
Thanks for the feedback. Keep it up and I hope you make out all right. That's pretty much exactly what I really, really wouldn't want to happen in...
The way I see it is this. If the numbers work out so that I can cover all costs and clear a little until I know the ropes well enough to do my own...
Thanks for that, always good to learn something new. Haven't discussed his average load size yet, but another dispatcher I'm looking at books an...
A couple of people have warned me about drivers. I've started looking around, but am not quite sure how to go about getting someone right for the...
Sounds like you're doing good, and I wish you the best of luck. Just curious; how many miles did your truck have at purchase? I was thinking about...
I hadn't considered it. However, I would imagine it would be a major pain in the wazoo, unless anyone has had a different experience??
You're right especially given the other figures that have been thrown out for dispatching. The plan at this point would be to get going with his...
Well, to be honest, the main motivator was the increased income potential and, according to the dispatcher, that I can get enough loads for two...
Thanks for the input. I would be hiring two drivers, but have other income as well. So while it would hurt, I won't necessarily kick the bucket...
Makes perfect sense, thanks for the input. In regards to buying more trucks, I'll have to ask, but it could be he simply doesn't want the headache...
