$1 million Owner Operator

I am about to embark on adding 2 trucks. As I do the math, I question the limits. Isn't it feasible to keep going until I make myself a million a year? I mean, obviously if it can be done, I'm thinking those types that might make that kind of money, don't spend their days here catching up. So anybody here know anyone that got close or maybe yourself? I understand there are lots of variables, like where you run, who you get your loads from, whether you run for dedicated shippers etc. but what are your thoughts on the end goal? My math says it's actually quite easy and it's in the number of trucks.

 

I 100% agree on the recruiting and retention. Not to mention the management of safety and insurance costs. But 100 trucks seems high based on my calculator. But that's why I ask. I might just be naive. Because if it was as simple as what I come up with, it'd been done every day long before I got here. Thank you for your reply.

 

I see many guys get 3 trucks, stop driving and live in that space. I may live on the road but I'm convinced I make more money than them. I don't go home every chance I get. And I am one that is never satisfied with yesterdays goals because today is a new day. I also know of another that has around 30 O/O's and he continues to drive occasionally for extra income. I've never asked but I've assumed he does very well. $1M? Not sure. He doesn't live like one. But that's not his style. So even if he was, I'm not sure i would know.