6 months experience (80% flatbed OTR, 20% dry van local) can I become owner operator?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by paulop, Oct 24, 2025 at 10:53 AM.

  1. Ridgeline

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    NO!

    If you need to ask why, then figure out that no matter what, you have an 80% chance of failing in this market and will have that high attrition rate for at least the next 2 years.

    You need at least 4 to 5 years of experience with a solid understanding of how to run your business.
     
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